Automation Suppliers

Symetri supplies digital product-design, lifecycle, BIM and engineering software and related consulting, implementation, training and support services. Its manufacturing portfolio covers design engineering, configuration and automation, simulation, product lifecycle management and engineering information technology. The group serves Canada through SolidCAD, which is identified as its Canadian business on Symetri's country selector.

Telsonic develops ultrasonic welding, cutting, cleaning and screening systems for industrial production. Its machines and components are used in automotive, medical and general manufacturing applications and can be integrated into automated lines. The company has a Canadian subsidiary in Windsor, Ontario, that provides sales, applications and service support. Its Canadian operation supports ultrasonic process development and equipment deployment.

AutomationDirect distributes industrial automation and control products. Its catalogue includes programmable logic controllers, human machine interfaces, variable-frequency drives, pneumatics, motors, motion products, sensors, motor controls and enclosures. The company's website identifies Cumming, Georgia, as its headquarters. Its Canadian pages confirm online ordering, shipping and customer support for customers in Canada.

CIDAN Machinery Group manufactures sheet metal processing machinery and software. Its portfolio includes folding machines, shears, roll formers, coil handling, slitting lines and sheet storage equipment. The group also develops machine controls and software for profile creation. Its dealer directory explicitly assigns Canadian enquiries to its United States operation.

Contrinex manufactures sensors and intelligent systems for factory automation. Its products cover industrial sensing, RFID identification and machinery safety applications. The company is headquartered in Corminboeuf, Switzerland. Its sales outlet directory assigns Canadian enquiries to Contrinex Inc. in Texas.

Nidec Conversion supplies industrial electrical systems, motors, drives, generators and power conversion equipment. Its headquarters are in Cinisello Balsamo, Italy. Its services include plant automation and equipment upgrades. A published Canadian mine project describes new DC drives, Avtron encoders, commissioning, training and remote support for a production hoist in Ontario.

Otto Bihler Maschinenfabrik develops production systems for stamping, forming, welding and assembly. Its headquarters are in Halblech, Germany. Its offering includes servo processing modules, tooling and machine control technology. The company supplies automated systems for markets including automotive, electronics, household products and medical technology. Its published sales network explicitly assigns the United States and Canada to Bihler of America.

Pepperl+Fuchs develops industrial sensors, measurement devices, connectivity equipment and explosion protection products. Its head office is in Mannheim, Germany. Its equipment includes 3D measurement sensors and controls for powered conveyor rollers. The company provides a sales and support route for Canada and identifies an account management presence in Toronto, Ontario.

S Team Automation Technology provides engineering and commissioning services for industrial production equipment. Serves Canada-wide, Ontario, United States, Michigan.

TE Connectivity develops and manufactures connectors, sensors and related components for power, signal and data systems. Its products are used in factory equipment, transportation, aerospace, medical devices and other industrial applications. The company supports automation through sensing, connectivity and application tooling rather than complete machine integration.

B&R Industrial Automation develops control hardware and software for machine and factory automation. Its products include PLC systems, operator interfaces and the Automation Studio engineering environment. The company is part of ABB and identifies Eggelsberg, Austria, as its corporate headquarters. Its Canadian operation is based in Mississauga, Ontario, and provides a local contact for automation products and services.

Blum-Novotest supplies measurement and testing technology for machine tools and manufacturing. Its products include tool setting systems, workpiece probes, roughness gauges, measuring machines and inspection software. Applications include automotive, aircraft and machine tool production. Its North American subsidiary explicitly provides sales and service in Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Bourn & Koch builds precision machine tools for gear production, grinding and deep hole drilling. Its portfolio includes gear hobbing and shaping machines, vertical grinders and surface grinders. The company provides remanufacturing, retrofits, repair parts and service and describes its use of FANUC CNC controls. Its headquarters are in Rockford, Illinois, and distributor reporting explicitly identifies sales coverage in Alberta.

Certhon engineers and builds greenhouses, indoor farms and associated growing systems. Its work includes greenhouse climate control, heating, cooling, dehumidification and cultivation technology. The company is headquartered in Poeldijk, the Netherlands, and works with DENSO on horticultural technology. Its Canadian projects include a climate control installation for Sunens Farms using JSK cooling equipment.

Macnica Americas supplies electronic components, modules and engineering support for embedded systems, robotics and machine vision. Serves Canada-wide, Ontario, United States.

Mecsmart Systems Inc. designs and builds industrial automation equipment. Its services include application planning, mechanical and electrical design, control panels, machine assembly and installation. The company operates in Ontario and identifies administration, sales and marketing activities in Michigan. Its stated markets include automotive, industrial production and consumer packaging, and its published partners include FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa, Cognex and Keyence.

SmartWash Solutions develops process control products for fresh produce washing. Its equipment and chemistry monitor and maintain wash water conditions, while its Process Pro Data Live software provides real time operating data for food processing lines. The company reports that its systems are used in Canada as well as the United States and other countries.

Absolute Gauge Technologies supplies sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition equipment and automation systems. Its applications include press monitoring, leak testing, force and torque measurement, functional testing, machine vision and robotics. The company lists a Toronto, Ontario, address and serves automotive, aerospace and other industrial and research applications. Its website confirms that A-Tech Instruments has adopted the Absolute Gauge Technologies name.

AIRSKIN develops add-on safety sensing systems for robots, guided vehicles, end-of-arm tooling and other moving machinery. The company originated as Blue Danube Robotics. Its product range includes sensor pads, safety flanges and systems for KUKA, Yaskawa and Stäubli robots. Its partner DuroByte integrates AIRSKIN systems for the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Baumer develops sensors and measurement technology for industrial equipment. Its products include distance and object detection sensors, force measurement devices, encoders and process sensors. The company offers sensor configuration software and IO-Link connectivity for automation applications. Its headquarters are in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, and its published Canadian operation is in Burlington, Ontario.

BILLION manufactures injection moulding machines and provides integrated robot packages for production automation. Its technology includes multi-injection and machine control systems. The company serves automotive, packaging and medical moulding applications. Its international sales network lists Optimoule in Thetford Mines, Quebec, as its Canadian representative.

Cattron supplies wireless remote control and automation systems for industrial equipment. Its portfolio serves machinery operation, industrial controls and locomotive remote control. The company provides parts, technical support and repair services. Its corporate headquarters is in Warren, Ohio, and its Canadian locations include Montréal, Quebec, and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

CKD supplies pneumatic and electric automation components. Its products include cylinders, actuators, valves, air preparation equipment and control components. The company also describes automated machinery for packaging and other production applications. Its official distributor network lists Canadian component suppliers in Ontario.

CubeMars develops and manufactures robotic motors, actuators and joint modules. Serves Canada-wide.

DFI develops industrial computers, embedded boards, panel computers and computing modules. Its hardware supports industrial automation, medical equipment, transport, energy and edge computing applications. The company identifies its headquarters in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Its worldwide partner list includes New Era Electronics in Vaughan, Ontario, providing a confirmed Canadian distribution channel.

Excelitas develops photonic components and systems for sensing, detection, imaging, optics and illumination. Serves Canada-wide, Ontario, Quebec, United States.

HIOKI manufactures electrical test and measurement instruments. Its range includes power analysers, battery and resistance testers, data loggers, current probes, electrical safety testers and circuit board test equipment. The company serves manufacturing, automotive, energy and electronic component applications. Its headquarters is in Ueda, Japan, and its global service network explicitly assigns Canada to HIOKI USA Corporation.

INFICON supplies measurement instruments, sensor technologies and manufacturing software. Its equipment supports gas leak detection, vacuum processes and process control in semiconductor, automotive and other manufacturing applications. The company’s headquarters is in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland. Its published North American distributor list includes Canadian suppliers for its products, with entries in Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec.

Micro-Star International, trading as MSI, manufactures computing equipment and components. Its headquarters are in New Taipei City, Taiwan, and its Canadian support network includes a repair centre in Markham, Ontario. Its industrial offering includes IoT gateways and edge computing devices with industrial networking and fieldbus connections. These products support sensor data collection and connectivity in factory automation and other applications.

Mipac provides control systems, electrical engineering and operational technology services for mining and mineral processing. Its head office is in Brisbane, Australia, and its published locations include Vancouver, British Columbia. The company designs and integrates PLC, SCADA and process control systems. Its documented platforms include Siemens, Rockwell Automation, AVEVA PI and Ignition, supported by commissioning, operations support and process optimisation services.

Netled develops Vera vertical farming systems from its headquarters in Tampere, Finland. The systems combine LED lighting, irrigation and nutrient delivery, climate control, heat recovery, dynamic crop spacing and automation software. The company supports the design and operation of indoor farms growing herbs and leafy crops. A February 2023 company announcement documented a North American demonstration facility in Calgary, Canada.

Primetals Technologies designs metallurgical plants and supplies equipment and services for iron, steel and nonferrous metal production. Its capabilities include casting, rolling, electrical systems, automation and production process upgrades. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its documented Canadian projects include mechanical, electrical and automation work for the EVRAZ steel mill in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Autonics manufactures sensors, controllers and other industrial automation components. Its published product range includes motion devices, measurement equipment, safety products and factory control software. The company identifies its corporate headquarters in Busan, South Korea. Autonics products are offered in Canada through distributors including Newark Canada.

BouMatic supplies dairy farming equipment, including milking parlours, robotic milking systems, feeding equipment, milk cooling and cleaning systems. Its automation portfolio includes herd identification and milk measurement. The group is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. It lists a Canadian operation in Moncton, New Brunswick, and offers farm robots for feeding, bedding and manure handling.

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems develops valves, sensors and control equipment for liquids and gases. Its products include solenoid and process valves, mass flow controllers, microfluidic pumps and industrial communication systems. The company serves food and beverage production, pharmaceutical and biotechnology operations, laboratories and energy applications. Its headquarters are in Ingelfingen, Germany, and Bürkert Canada operates from Burlington, Ontario.

CODESYS Group develops software for industrial automation, including an IEC 61131-3 development environment and runtime systems for programmable equipment. Serves Canada-wide, Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, United States.