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Jergens ZPS HYD Flange-Type Installation Modules are designed for set-up-time-optimized clamping during cutting and non-cutting machining. Features, Benefits, & Product Specifications: Hydraulic unlocking Pneumatic blow-out Cover & piston hardened Repeatability: <0.005 mm (0.0002″) The modules combine features of the Threaded Modules and Raised/Mounted Modules. Especially designed when installation space is limited and the base plate or angle plate has relatively thin dimensions.

Hypertherm Associates is highlighting four plasma cutting technologies introduced in 2026 that overcome barriers related to cutting productivity, labor shortages, and operating-costsacross a wide range of fabrication applications. "While these innovations address separate applications, they're all designed to help our customers work smarter, cut faster and operate more efficiently," said Aaron Brandt, president and CEO of Hypertherm Associates.

EMG PRESSES is launching an innovation dedicated to the needs of monitoring and total traceability of industrial processes. The company says this new equipment enables permanent and accurate quality control and anomaly detection on rack and pinion, toggle or pneumatically operated bench machines used in manual, automated or semi-automated workstations.

Use of water-cooled torches is a standard feature for largeindustrial robots but payload limits and cable rigidity make the option problematic for cobots. Productive Robotics has introduced the Tregaskiss Tough Gun I.C.E. (Integrated Cooling Enhancer) torch as an option for its 7-axis Blaze robotic welding systems to prevent heat-related consumable failures during automated, high-duty-cycle welding.

These commercial-grade quick release pins from Jergens deliver fast and repeatable connections in many applications, the company says. Made from corrosion-resistant 300 series stainless steel, these pins are built for durability and ease of use. A simple push-button and ball-lock mechanism allows for positive engagement and release. Features, Benefits, & Product Specifications: Material: Handle: Aluminum Alloy Button: Aluminum Alloy Pin Body: 300 Series Stainless Steel

Miller Electric Mfg. has announced the launch of the Copilot Builder with Blue iQ, powered by NovAI. Developed in collaboration with Novarc Technologies, the welding system is designed to help fabricators bring robotic welding to applications that have traditionally been difficult to automate due to part variation, fit-up inconsistencies, tack welds and the challenges associated with large, complex fabrications.

The Quebec-based company consolidates its Ontario operations into a 14,000 sq. ft. building in Waterloo, featuring a demonstration room and a certification area. IMAGE: Spark & Co Spark & Co, a Canadian industrial equipment distributor based in Boisbriand, Quebec, has announced a $4.5 million investment in a new facility in Waterloo, Ontario. The company's current Toronto-area offices are relocating to this new 14,000 sq. ft. site, nearly 5 times the size of its existing Ontario facility.

This mutually destructive trade war, driven by Trump's multiple violations of his own trade agreement, is raising costs and impeding investment and hiring across the continent, says OCC's Daniel Tisch. Canadian counter-tariffs on $27.6 billion worth of U.S. goods took effect Tuesday, escalating the trade dispute between Canada and its largest trading partner and adding new cost pressures for manufacturers and other businesses.

The British Columbia government is adding 224 skilled-trades training seats at Vancouver Community College (VCC) for the 2026-27 academic year as it works to address labour demand across several major industries. The additional spaces will bring the number of trades training seats at VCC to more than 1,770 this year. They form part of a provincewide expansion adding 5,000 seats in every region of B.C. during 2026-27.

igus will showcase its latest technologies for moving, automating and optimizing manufacturing processes at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2026 at Booth 236131 in the North Building. Under the theme "Motion in Automation," igus will demonstrate how motion components and automation technologies can work together to help manufacturers reduce costs, simplify machine design and improve production efficiency.