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For several years now, the shift to Industry 4.0 has been gaining traction in manufacturing and industrial robotics. The most significant growth in the robotics industry can be seen in China, Japan and Korea. Quebec’s manufacturing sector continues to lag behind when it comes to industrial robotics—but is committed to making the shift, which is essential to the progress of the sector at large. A report by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) shows that with an average of 113 …

For several years now, industrial robotics has been gaining credibility across the world. Yet Quebec is still far from being able to compete with countries such as the industrial superpower that is China. Even so, robotics remains an important driver for Quebec’s economic recovery. And the Quebec government is on to this fact, which is why it is now prepared to loosen the purse strings of the state to help business owners focus on innovations… such as robotics …

The expression “CSA approved” is often used similarly to the way we use the expressions “Fridge” for a refrigerator or “Kleenex” for a tissue. The term “CSA” (Canadian Standards Association) actually refers to a recognized standard-setting organization, similar to cUL (Underwriters Laboratories) and a number of others recognized by the RBQ (Régie du Bâtiment du Québec).

Developed in the early 2000s by the Organization for Machine Automation and Control (OMAC), the programming standard PackML (Packaging Machine Language) is a reference in the automation of the packaging industry and applies more and more to other areas of production.

Learn more about Industry 4.0, the fourth and most recent industrial revolution. This new era enhances the company’s day-to-day operations, but also makes them more agile, flexible and responsive to customer needs. Thus, the company is able to react quickly to changes in the market!