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Interview with Clearpath Robotics co-founder Ryan Gariepy: ‘Most industries in Canada are under-automated’

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Canada has long been recognized for its contributions to robotics research, producing world-class universities, pioneering robotics startups, and innovative technologies that have found applications across manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, mining, and defense.

Yet despite this strong technical foundation, many observers argue that Canada has not always translated its research strengths into widespread industrial deployment at the same pace as some other leading economies.

Few people have witnessed that evolution more closely than Ryan Gariepy, co-founder of Clearpath Robotics, one of Canada’s most successful robotics companies. [Read more…] about Interview with Clearpath Robotics co-founder Ryan Gariepy: ‘Most industries in Canada are under-automated’

Slamcore secures $14 million funding from investors including Rockwell Automation

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Slamcore, a developer of spatial intelligence software, has announced a $14 million funding round from top investors, including ROKStar Ventures, a subsidiary of Rockwell Automation, one of the world’s largest industrial automation and digital transformation companies. 

The round brings Slamcore’s total funding to $40 million, with backing from investors including Toyota Ventures, Interwoven Ventures, MMC Ventures, Amadeus Capital Partners and IP Group.

The investment arrives as global industrial operators face an urgent dual challenge: the need for productivity gains amid rising safety risks on factory and warehouse floors. [Read more…] about Slamcore secures $14 million funding from investors including Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation builds ‘food industry’s first fully automated bacon production line’ for Middleby

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Rockwell Automation, which claims to be the world’s largest industrial automation and digital transformation company, has been selected by Middleby Food Processing to help develop “the food industry’s first fully automated bacon production line”.

The innovation was unveiled at the recent IFFA trade show Frankfurt, Germany.

As demand grows for more efficient, flexible and sustainable food processing solutions, Middleby Food Processing turned to Rockwell to deliver a unified automation platform capable of transforming production.

Headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, Middleby Food Processing is a global leader in foodservice innovation. The company needed a scalable solution to support customers facing rising labor costs, space constraints and stricter sustainability goals. [Read more…] about Rockwell Automation builds ‘food industry’s first fully automated bacon production line’ for Middleby

Inovance Technology targets humanoid robot components and bolsters core PLC business

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Chinese automation specialist Inovance Technology is “actively developing key components for humanoid robots”, with plans to launch some products within the year, according to German investment advice website Gronewy. 

This strategic move by Inovance into the advanced robotics field signals the company’s ambition to be a supplier for the next generation of automation.

While humanoids represent a future frontier, Inovance’s immediate foundation is its growing strength in industrial control systems. [Read more…] about Inovance Technology targets humanoid robot components and bolsters core PLC business

Theory of robotic mind: How China is building ‘brains and nerves’ for its own robots

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Geopolitics and supply chain shocks are accelerating China’s push for homegrown robotics controllers and software, challenging the dominance of Western and Japanese giants.

The recent news that Japanese automation giant Omron is considering a spin-off of its Device & Module Solutions business sent ripples through the industry.

This division, responsible for the crucial “nervous system” of factories – sensors, relays, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) – is a cornerstone of global industrial automation. (Read our article: How do robots work? Sensors, controllers, actuators and software explained.)

Its potential separation is more than a corporate reshuffle; it’s a symptom of a deeper tectonic shift. And at the epicenter of this shift is China. [Read more…] about Theory of robotic mind: How China is building ‘brains and nerves’ for its own robots

Why Rockwell Automation’s share price has surged more than 30 percent since April

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Earnings surprise, strategic loans, and smart manufacturing innovations fuel investor confidence

Since hitting a low point in early April 2025, Rockwell Automation’s share price has surged more than 30 percent, reaching new highs and catching the attention of analysts and institutional investors.

The rally comes on the back of a strong earnings report, a major financing move, and a series of product announcements that reinforce the company’s position at the forefront of industrial digital transformation. [Read more…] about Why Rockwell Automation’s share price has surged more than 30 percent since April

Arnold Machine joins Rockwell Automation partner network

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Arnold Machine has been named as an original equipment manufacturer program participant in the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program.

As an OEM Program Participant, Arnold Machine enhances quality and consistency while optimizing costs and reducing waste by building automated systems for automotive, oil and gas and appliance manufacturers, including:

  • automated adhesive dispensing systems;
  • robotic and automated spray systems;
  • automated assembly systems;
  • process heating equipment; and
  • material handling systems.

OEM Program Participants are required to demonstrate a commitment to offering high-quality, innovative machinery and equipment that uses Rockwell Automation solutions.  [Read more…] about Arnold Machine joins Rockwell Automation partner network

Rockwell Automation to buy $1 billion stake in product lifecycle management software provider PTC

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Rockwell Automation is investing $1 billion into product lifecycle management software provider PTC.

PTC and Rockwell Automation say they have entered into a partnership that is expected to accelerate growth for both companies.

The companies say the deal makes them the “partner of choice” for customers around the world who want to transform their physical operations with digital technology.  [Read more…] about Rockwell Automation to buy $1 billion stake in product lifecycle management software provider PTC

Rockwell launches network operations and maintenance software

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Rockwell Automation has released new software designed to simplify network operations and maintenance and give  centralised visibility into networked assets.

The new FactoryTalk Network Manager software is designed for monitoring and maintaining a growing number of IoT devices on networks.

It allows monitoring of Allen-Bradley Stratix managed switches, troubleshooting switch issues and configuration of new managed switches from one software interface.

[Read more…] about Rockwell launches network operations and maintenance software

Rockwell Automation claims its new ‘Micro’ computer can reduce complexity of large machines

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Rockwell Automation claims its new “Micro” computer can reduce the complexity of large, standalone machines.

The new Allen-Bradley Micro870 PLC, the new flagship of the company’s Micro800 family, can be used in place of multiple micro PLCs, adds Rockwell.

The company says machine designers can use the new micro programmable logic controller to help optimize the control architecture in large standalone machines or systems.  [Read more…] about Rockwell Automation claims its new ‘Micro’ computer can reduce complexity of large machines