The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Manufacturing.
What to know about Manufacturing
IT in Manufacturing explores the dynamic integration of information technology within the manufacturing sector, spotlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Readers can delve into topics like cloud-based ERP systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, artificial intelligence, and automation trends that are reshaping factory operations and supply chains.
This tag brings together stories about technological advancements such as 3D printing breakthroughs, digital twins, and cybersecurity challenges specific to manufacturing environments. Engaging with these stories provides valuable insights into how manufacturers worldwide are navigating digital transformation, adopting smart factory solutions, and addressing emerging risks to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Canadian Manufacturing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Private 5G looking to rewire Canada's factory floors
Private 5G aims to help manufacturers connect factory systems, automate operations and use real-time data more easily across production sites.
Kanata North adds CAD $17.9 billion to Canada's economy
The tech cluster supports more than 63,000 jobs and could help Canada strengthen domestic supply chains for semiconductors and photonics.
Feds back GTA AI projects with CAD $16.5M investment
The grants are set to speed the rollout of AI tools across healthcare, manufacturing and finance, helping GTA firms reach market sooner.
Cohere, Aleph Alpha plan transatlantic sovereign AI tie-up
Sovereign AI demand is drawing major backing as the planned Cohere-Aleph Alpha tie-up targets governments and regulated industries.
Edmonton SMBs get CAD $8.4M in tariff aid for trade automation
More than 150 Alberta jobs are set to be supported as federal cash helps local manufacturers automate production and diversify exports.
Feds back Vancouver life science sector with CAD $127M
The funding will help expand Vancouver research, manufacturing and clinical trials, with hundreds of jobs and student co-op places expected to follow.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
AI adoption surges among machine builders, survey finds
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Aveva unveils AI & data updates across industrial suite
AVEVA named Verdantix leader in asset performance management
Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports
Featured News
Private 5G looking to rewire Canada's factory floors
Private 5G aims to help manufacturers connect factory systems, automate operations and use real-time data more easily across production sites.
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Manufacturing News
Conscience launches AI medicines fund for Canadian teams
Canadian researchers and firms can now seek up to CAD $1 million per project as a new programme backs AI tools for drug discovery and trials.
Feds defence plan, Ukraine war, renews talk on CAF robotics
Canada's new defence plans elevates battlefield robots from niche tools to core assets, as Ottawa eyes drones for strategy and industry.
AI reshapes jobs as firms battle data & governance
AI is boosting jobs and returns for many firms, but poor data readiness, governance gaps and shadow tools threaten to stall progress.
Invest Talent pilot boosts Metro Vancouver workforce
Invest Talent pilot trains 136 people, beats targets and aims to place 80 medtech technicians worth CAD $14.4 million in Metro Vancouver.
Mastercam Canada Brings In-House Solutions Into the Mastercam Family
Mastercam Canada absorbs long-time partner In-House Solutions, bringing sales, training and support for CAD/CAM users under direct control.
Ottawa backs Atlantic Canada AI with CAD $8.5M fund
Ottawa is investing CAD $8.5M in 40 Atlantic Canada projects to speed AI adoption, boost exports and drive regional productivity gains.
EY Canada patents hybrid quantum tool for decisions
EY Canada patents a hybrid quantum-classical tool to improve scenario planning and complex operational decisions under tight constraints.
Canadian VC dips in 2025, sees slight fourth quarter surge
CVCA: Canadian venture capital slid in 2025 even as private equity soared to CAD $57.5 billion, fuelled by a handful of mega-deals.
BDO Canada buys GrantMatch to boost grants advisory
BDO Canada acquires GrantMatch, adding grants specialists and a funding-tracking platform to expand its Credits & Incentives services.
Sage adds Copilot AI to Operations for supply chains
Sage has embedded its Copilot generative AI into Sage Operations to surface supply chain risks earlier and cut manual fulfilment checks.
BDC launches CAD $200M fund for industrial tech growth
BDC launches CAD $200 million Industrial Innovation Venture Fund II to back Canadian early-stage firms in manufacturing, ag-tech, and critical minerals.
Carney expands Canada-Ireland AI ties on Dublin visit
Closer cooperation in artificial intelligence, health and defence follows Canada-Ireland talks as bilateral trade reached $6 billion last year.
MFE links Blackline gas detection with Boston Dynamics Spot
Plant operators can now collect gas readings remotely as Spot gains monitoring capability, reducing the need to send workers into hazardous areas.
DXC launches engineering unit to boost AI-led services
The move aims to speed up software-defined operations for banks, carmakers and manufacturers as AI takes a bigger role in engineering.
OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards
Customers are already saving time and millions as the awards spotlight AI tools moved into day-to-day operations across logistics, banking and public services.
Amazon Business targets procurement teams with new campaign
The campaign spotlights risk controls and compliance tools as large organisations face tighter scrutiny of procurement spending.
Tacton report warns of widening manufacturing digital gap
Rising product complexity is slowing quotes and deliveries for most manufacturers, as only 7% reuse the same configuration rules across systems.
Coupa launches spend index with MIT Data Science Lab
Actual procurement data now points to a broad April slowdown, with all five tracked sectors posting month-on-month spend declines.
Industrial consortium unveils nuclear scenarios whitepaper
Advanced nuclear could help heavy industry cut emissions, as a new whitepaper maps demand for steady heat and power at remote sites.
Propel sees MCP & AI governance as 2026 manufacturing trends
Growing pressure to prove AI decisions is pushing manufacturers towards tighter governance, connected data and MCP-based integration by 2026.