Automation Industry Articles
What is PLC Programming and Automation?
What is PLC Programming, and Why is it Important? PLC programming is the act of creating internal logic for a programmable logic controller (PLC). PLCs are typically programmed in a “language” proprietary to the controller, accurately described as a translation from...
2017 Barrie Business Awards Finalists Announced!
Barrie's Chamber of Commerce and City of Barrie have announced the finalists for this year's 2017 Barrie Business Awards. The awards, which will be presented by Bell, Busch Group of Companies, OLG and Alectra Inc, will announce the finalist's at a gala event on...
The Future of Automation Engineering
Advanced manufacturing is a type of manufacturing employed by the leaders of industry. It incorporates automation to produce high quality components as efficiently as possible. From automation in building cars, to medical devices and consumer products, there is a...
Innovations in the Medical Device Development Process
What Drives Innovations? New ideas, new scientific discoveries and changes to manufacturing technologies often drive innovative medical device development. The regulatory process heavily affects the device development pathway. Globally, there are many changes...
The Future of Jobs: Effects of Automation on Jobs
It is natural to assume that if a machine (or robot), displaces a human in an effort to automate a process, a machine has taken that humans job. This is simply not true. In this article we investigate why we believe that automation in the workplace is not only...
Linear Transfer Systems & Automation
Linear transfer systems have been the backbone of the automation industry landscape for a long time. Or should we say, the back saver, as linear transfer automation has removed a lot of heavy lifting in the assembly industry as products are transferred from the...
Our Action Plan for Reducing the Stigma
Innovative is pleased to announce the following 2017 Mental Health Program aimed at addressing all 4 “pillars” of Mental Health in the workplace: 1. Anti-Stigma: One of the biggest hurdles for anyone suffering from mental illness is overcoming the stigma attached to...
Incredible Robotic Welding Advancements in 2016
Robotic welding has brought tremendous advancements to the welding and automation industry. In this article, we explore the different facets of robotic welding. What is robotic welding? Welding has always been the number one application for industrial robots since...
Innovative Automation Receives Silver at Canada’s Safest Employers Award Gala
Innovative Automation is the proud new recipient of a Silver Award for the Young Worker Safety category of “Canada’s Safest Employers”, presented on October 24, 2016 at a gala in Toronto. Canada's Safest Employers Award is presented by Canadian...