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
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Ondaro launches Lighthouse for ServiceNow AI Control Tower
Codenotary flags 210,000 risky AI agent actions daily
Manufacturers turn to AI as maintenance know-how fades
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
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.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent 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.
Entrovy launches kinetic8 for enterprise cyber visibility
Enterprise security teams can now move from fragmented asset views to explainable risk scoring, as the platform reaches general availability.
Vicarius finds 79% hit by known vulnerability incidents
Security teams are leaving known flaws exposed, with most responses still ending in tickets or handoffs rather than confirmed fixes.
North American firms delay investment on policy uncertainty
Policy uncertainty is forcing 90% of North American corporates to delay investment, as US dollar swings reshape hedging and supply chains.
World Cup drives demand for data centre resilience
Streaming, ticketing and live analytics at the expanded tournament are straining the unseen power systems that keep matches online and broadcast.
Robbyant open-sources robot model for multiple types
The model could cut retraining costs for factories and warehouses by controlling different robot types with one system, Robbyant said.
Google Cloud says firms need AI infrastructure upgrades
Most organisations must upgrade their systems to run agentic AI in production, as cloud costs, governance and energy use climb.
Incorta launches Intelligence platform for business users
Business teams can now act on live enterprise data without spreadsheets, as the platform ties AI analysis, applications and workflows together.
Workers still turn first to voice, Mitel survey finds
The survey points to costly delays and missed messages as staff juggle seven channels, with frontline workers saying voice remains quickest in urgent cases.
LG sets up robotics centre under CEO Lyu Jae-cheol
The new unit gives robotics a direct line to Chief Executive Officer Lyu Jae-cheol as LG tries to speed up product development.