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Proax Wins SMC 2025 Automation Innovator Award
Proax Technologies is thrilled to announce that they have received the 2025 Automation Innovator Award from SMC, a global competitor in pneumatic and automation solutions. This prestigious award recognizes Proax’s outstanding contributions in delivering innovative pneumatic systems, custom-engineered solutions, and energy-efficient automation technology to manufacturers across Canada. As an SMC Elite Distributor, this achievement reflects the strength of Proax’s…
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NORAMCO Announces Erika Liddle as Commercial & Industrial Account Manager
Please join Noramco in congratulating Erika Liddle as the Commercial & Industrial Account Manager for their London location. Since joining their team in September as Sales Support, Erika has quickly made a lasting impact. Coming from outside the industry, she embraced the challenge head-on, demonstrating an exceptional ability to learn, adapt, and build strong relationships… Read More…
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Pilz Canada Signs MPI Solutions as Official System Integrator
April 23, 2025 Pilz Canada & MPI Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership Pilz is pleased to announce the signing of MPI Solutions Inc. as an official system integrator. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the delivery of advanced automation and safety solutions across various industries. Pilz, known for its innovative and comprehensive automation products, including sensor… Read More…
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Contractors’ Guide to Wire Connectors
Wire connectors might be small, but they play a big part in any electrical system. Choosing the right connector for your application is critical for security, environment, and ease of installation.
IDEAL Electrical offers a wide range of wire connector options, each with their own advantages and unique features. Which one is right for your job?
Weidmuller Wireless Connectivity Solutions: Making Distance Disappear!
Live Webinar on April 29, 2025

Looking to eliminate the limitations of traditional signal and data wiring? Register for an exclusive live session on Weidmuller’s Industrial Wireless Connectivity Solutions, designed to deliver secure, reliable, and efficient communications across a wide range of industrial applications.
Weidmuller’s wireless products, including radios and modems, create a robust infrastructure that is flexible, safe, and easy to manage, ensuring productivity and performance where it matters most.
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Florin Urban, Business Division Manager (APS/DFC) – A seasoned expert who will guide you through the solutions and answer your questions live.
Date
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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LOVATO Electric Is Pleased to Announce Its New Series of Safety Relays
LOVATO Electric, always mindful of the need for safety, has expanded its catalogue with the new SR… series safety relays.
Designed to cover the most common risk categories, LOVATO Electric safety relays are rated up to category 4 with performance level PLe stated by the EN/ISO/BS 13849-1 functional safety standard, which is part of the Machinery Directive framework. More Information…
Electromate Announces 2025 Collaborate Canada – A Collaborative Robot (Cobot) Automation Fair in Toronto – May 27, 2025

Electromate is pleased to announce it will be hosting a Collaborate Canada Cobot Automation Fair on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in in Toronto, Ontario.
This complimentary event is ideal for End Users, Machine Builders, and System Integrators looking to automate a production process. Sorry, no competitors, please.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 9:00am to 3:00pm EST
- Location: Sandman Signature Toronto Airport Hotel
55 Reading Court | Toronto, ON | M9W 7K7
The Automation Fair will feature a tabletop show format accompanied by classroom presentations focusing on Collaborative robotic systems. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading manufacturers.
To register or for more information, please visit HERE
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Revolutionizing Panel Building with Weidmuller Wire Processing Center (WPC)
In the dynamic world of panel building, efficiency is key. With increasing cost pressures and tighter deadlines, optimizing processes is no longer an option—it’s a necessity.
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Rittal: What Are the Main Strategies for Data Center Cooling?
What are the main strategies for data center cooling? The rapid growth of the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector has placed immense pressure on data centers to expand their capacity quickly. With this increased demand, operators must implement effective cooling systems to prevent overheating and IT equipment malfunctions. In this article, let’s explore the most popular cooling methods… Read More…
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Making the Invisible Visible: Visualize the Wireless Networks of Your AGV & AMR Systems with MOXA Solutions
As the demand for automated material handling (AMH) systems continues to rise—driven by the expansion of e-commerce and smart factories—the importance of stable wireless networks in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) has never been more significant. With AMRs projected to grow at a CAGR of 43% and AGVs at 24% from… Read More…
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The Schneider Days are Back: Exclusive Savings at Nedco and Rexel Atlantic!
Nedco and Rexel Atlantic are thrilled to announce the return of the Schneider Days, happening from April 29th to May 1st, 2025. This national promotion offers electricians, integrators and contractors exclusive pricing on a wide selection of Schneider Electric products, with discounts of up to 30%!
Featured products include essential components for panel building, such as panels, breakers, safety switches, contactors, surge protective devices, spa packs,, and more! This is the perfect opportunity to stock up on high-quality equipment and enhance your panel designs just in time for the busy summer season.
You can take advantage of these offers at all Nedco and Rexel Atlantic branches or conveniently shop online. With only three days to enjoy these fantastic savings, mark your calendar and don’t miss out on this chance to invest in trusted Schneider products!
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Product News
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Littelfuse ESR Series Expands to Include a Blown Fuse Indicator & External Microswitch
The Littelfuse ESR series of fuses is designed specifically to protect battery racks in energy storage systems, inverters, and many other dc applications. The 1500 V dc high-speed square body fuse is extremely fast-acting to respond quickly to a range of fault currents to safeguard the battery module or other devices. This Class aBat partial… Read More…
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Beckhoff: EL3443 | EtherCAT Terminal, 3-Channel Analog Input
The EL3443 EtherCAT Terminal enables the measurement of all relevant electrical data of the supply network and carries out simple pre-evaluation. The voltage is measured via direct connection of L1, L2, L3 and N. The current of the three phases L1, L2 and L3 is fed via simple current transformers. All measured currents and voltages are available… Read More…
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PSENradar Long Range – Enhanced Flexibility and Extended Detection
Introduced in 2024, the PSENrd 1.2 F-FOV enhances the successful PSENradar with asymmetrical and corridor-shaped fields, offering greater flexibility in field configuration. Now available in North America, the PSENrd 1.2 F-FOV LR extends field options with long-range detection up to 9 meters and a 40-degree field of detection.
This new sensor retains all features of previous generations while providing enhanced safety for applications. When paired with Profisafe or FSoE (Failsafe over EtherCAT) evaluation units, the sensor can support up to four detection zones. Learn More…
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