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Selecting the best tooling option
May 9, 2017 by Matritech Inc.

Matritech is known for the integrated services it offers under one roof. Among these services is tooling, which has been a major part of the Drummondville, Que.-based company’s capabilities since it was founded…

Ohio Broach machines feature reliable Eaton hydraulic pumps
May 9, 2017 by The Ohio Broach & Machine Co.

Ohio Broach & Machine Company offers broaching machines with many advanced features. From hardened and ground steel ways and precision ram slides to individual point lubrication systems, these features help ensure durability, long…

Motor removal made easy with custom lifting system
May 5, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

When its comprehensive line of standard lifting equipment doesn’t fit the exact needs of the application, Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) has the capability to custom design and manufacture the overhead lifting…

Underground testing lab benefits from custom ELS solution
May 3, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment’s products can be found in a wide range of industries. From automotive and construction to food and beverage and clean room, each sector the company serves comes with…

Get the most out of belt conveyors with proper maintenance
April 25, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling can supply a wide range of Hytrol belt conveyors. These conveyors are driven by pulley technology and are capable of running at extremely high speeds while maintaining smoothness. Some of the…

CRIQ and Festo to open Canada’s first cyber-physical lab in Quebec
April 24, 2017 by Festo Inc

Festo and the Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec (CRIQ) are proud to announce the opening of Canada’s first-ever cyber-physical laboratory in the Montreal borough of Saint-Laurent. Known as the CP Laboratory, it…

Increase productivity and decrease worker injury with ELS lifting solution
April 21, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) is known for its extensive experience, as well as its ability to tackle any job while delivering excellent results. From increased productivity to decreased injury, customers across…

Custom bridge crane does heavy lifting for ELS customer
April 19, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) has the capability to customize cranes to suit any application, no matter how difficult the job seems. Whether it calls for a high-capacity, long-span or low-profile crane,…

On-rail transfer cart efficiently moves heavy assemblies on demand
April 18, 2017 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) has earned a reputation for making difficult jobs seem easy. The Elmira, Ont.-based company has the expertise to tackle challenging applications and provide customers with a standard…

Five factors to keep in mind when implementing conveyor systems
April 6, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling can provide all types of conveyor systems, from simple gravity conveyors to complex systems with accumulation and sortation capabilities. When developing a new conveyor system, or improving an existing installation, there…

Matritech syn使用了最新的设计软件chronous technology
April 5, 2017 by Matritech Inc.

Matritech is one company that demonstrates the many benefits of using advanced computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. The company manufactures metal parts for all types of applications, from electronics and…

Adaptive gripper fingers bring flexibility to automated handling functions
March 21, 2017 by Festo Inc

Festo has launched the DHAS flexible gripper finger to improve the efficiency and reliability of handling odd or variable shapes and delicate objects in pick-and-place automation. This new bionic handling tool employs a…

The top advantages of FlexMove conveyor systems
March 13, 2017 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems has been a leading provider of conveyors for 20 years. The Mississauga, Ont.-based company has the capability to develop and implement the best conveyor system for the application thanks to its…

Wecon meets the conveyor needs of many markets
March 6, 2017 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems offers a wide selection of high-quality conveyors that incorporate FlexMove flexible chain conveyor components. These conveyors are available with both aluminum and stainless steel options, making them ideal for use in…

Festo develops ‘hybrid strategy’ to meet growing consumer needs
March 2, 2017 by Festo Inc

The growing desire for consumers to have custom-designed products, and a broader range of individual product options, has given rise to a new world: digitalization. At the same time, however, cost-efficiently manufactured and…

Rosta elements offer high reliability for shaker conveyor manufacturer
February 27, 2017 by Rosta Inc

When a manufacturer of materials handling machines and equipment needed a more reliable solution for its oscillating conveyors, it found the answer by going to Rosta. Harbin Boshi Automation Co., Ltd. is a…

Festo to highlight new automation concepts at Hannover Messe
February 24, 2017 by Festo Inc

Festo will be showcasing three new concepts for automation using superconductor technology at the upcoming Hannover Messe trade fair in Germany. Known as the world’s leading industrial show, Hannover Messe is expected to…

Matritech serves leading manufacturers in many markets
February 22, 2017 by Matritech Inc.

Matritech is a one-stop shop for metal parts manufacturing. Using an extensive range of manufacturing processes, the company can produce all types of products. Just some of Matritech’s capabilities include stamping, extrusion, laser…

Gravity conveyors bring versatility to conveying solutions
January 25, 2017 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling carries a wide selection of Hytrol brand gravity conveyors. Ideal for applications that don’t require electronic functions, gravity conveyors come in a variety of sizes, materials, shapes and configurations to meet each…

Lifting equipment manufacturer makes regulatory compliance easy
December 13, 2016 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

When purchasing lifting equipment, it’s important to work with a supplier whose products and services make it easy to comply with provincial and regulatory requirements. Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) is such…

Festo’s ‘eMotion Butterflies’ make their Canadian debut
December 9, 2016 by Festo Inc

Festo is widely known for innovative R&D that takes inspiration from nature to find simple, efficient techniques for automating tasks. Its “eMotion Butterflies” are the latest addition to the company’s unique, nature-imitating bionics…

Two-pole solid-state relay offers many advantages for food and bev applications
December 1, 2016 by Process Instruments and Components Inc

The RK Series of two-pole solid-state relays from Carlo Gavazzi are ideal for use in many industries, particularly the food and beverage sector, thanks to their many features and benefits. Available in Canada…

Heavy-duty Dorner conveyors offer many advantages
November 22, 2016 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

When the application calls for heavy-duty, low maintenance conveyors, Dorner has the solution. Its 3200 Series fabric and modular belt conveyors are ideal for part handling applications that require high speeds, long runs…

Commitment to engineering expertise results in cost savings for customers
November 14, 2016 by Arcfil Products Ltd

As a North American leader in strip and wire forming, Arc-Fil has the expertise to handle projects from start to finish. That means that not only does the Montreal-based company have the capability…

Norpak has wide selection of quality belt conveyors
November 8, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

Norpak Handling carries a large selection of belt conveyors designed to meet its customers’ material handling needs. Manufactured by leading conveyor brands, including Hytrol, Norpak’s portfolio features belt conveyors powered by pulley technology that can…

Setting standards to remove barriers
November 3, 2016 by CSA Group

Ontario was the first province to pass legislation that required the removal of barriers that prevent persons with disabilities from participating in normal daily activities. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA),…

Tips for wire rope selection
October 4, 2016 by Bergen Cable Technology, Inc

The right choice of cable with the right fitting can save a company money, while ensuring the most effective and safest design for the application. As a leading provider of wire rope and…

New standard for building guards aimed at improving public safety
2016年10月4日通过CSA Group

Building guards are used every day, and most people don’t even notice them. When we go to work, go up a flight of stairs, or stand on a balcony, building guards are there…

Tooling integration tips
September 29, 2016 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Overhead lifting equipment often requires end-of-arm tooling to attach, manipulate, position and release the load it’s lifting. From clamps and grippers to magnets, vacuum attachments and more, there is a wide selection of…

Cost savings and product improvement through design innovation
September 20, 2016 by L & M Precision Products Inc

每一个高质量的产品从一个innovati开始ve design. L. & M. Precision Products Inc. knows this well. The Toronto-based company has been producing high-quality custom precision-machined products for customers across the globe for…

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