ADM Toronto 2023 showcases innovation, discusses critical industry topics
November 21, 2023
By
Sukanya Ray Ghosh
A panel discussion on AI for manufacturing in progress at ADM Toronto 2023. The 2023 Toronto edition of the Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo took place at the Toronto Congress Centre from November 7 to 9. Attracting attendees from a varied range of sectors within manufacturing, the show focussed on the latest innovations with the potential to propel Canadian manufacturers on the path to continued success.
In his opening keynote, John Laughlin, CTO of Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), discussed how well-positioned Canadian manufacturing was to compete on par with top global economies. He explained how Canadian stakeholders could leverage the different opportunities available for driving efficiencies in production and processes. Laughlin noted that the outlook for manufacturing across Canada is optimistic. He added that investments in the automotive sector will have a long-term effect. The adoption of advanced technologies is on the rise. NGen, said, Laughlin, is particularly seeing the investment in AI in manufacturing and is aware of the economic impacts this is having. He added that companies are increasingly onshoring and reshoring their manufacturing facilities to improve the resiliency and responsiveness of their overall supply chain.
Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s president and CEO, Rocco Rossi, discussed manufacturing in Ontario and the opportunities and pathways to transform the industry. He discussed how the province fared in comparison with states in Canada’s neighbour United States what steps it can take to ensure continued competitiveness. Rossi emphasized the importance of the recent major investments in the automotive sector, especially in the electric vehicle supply chain that can help in strengthening Ontario’s economy.
Presenting some snapshots captured on that show floor of the three-day event.
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The ADM Toronto 2023 show featured speakers offering the latest industry updates.
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John Laughlin, CTO at NGen, presented the opening keynote.
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Sean Clare, Adithya Rao, Reza Farahani and Hugues Foltz discussed AI trends, use-cases, applications and more.
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Dominique Jobin and Hugues Foltz from Vooban at the company booth in ADM Toronto 2023.
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Kusala Jayasuria, senior innovation advisor at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, shared critical details on government funding.
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Matthew Cuillton and Grant Barrage at the Phoenix Contact booth
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Tanya Proietti and Dale Arndt in front of a Fanuc robot at the company’s booth on the show floor.
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The Beckhoff team took a quick break to chat with the Manufacturing AUTOMATION team.
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Gordon Magee, Simar Sidhu, Jim Zaso and Bryan Carroll from Hiwn Corporation shared details of the company’s products.
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Joshua Sese, Guillaume Lavoie and Catherine Tran represnted Pilz at the trade show.
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Rocco Rossi, president and chief executive officer of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce presented the keynote on day two of the event.
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The trade show floor remained busy on all three days.
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Attendees stopped by at the Electromate booth to discuss products and technologies.
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Joel Rivard, Ron Bin and Jamie McCarthy represented Wago on the show floor.
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Greg Stojanov, Jason Dias, Brad Sinanan and Benoit Duteau at the Balluff booth.
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Attendees were treated to coffee at the ABB booth when they stopped by to gather information on the latest offerings.
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A demo in progress at the Milvus Robotics booth showcasing the capabilities of an autonomous mobile robot.
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Attendees had a chance to have valuable conversations at the trade show.
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Alexander Canan and Albert David had plenty to share about Zaber Technologies and its products.
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MA Top 10 Under 40 2022 winner Simmie Thiara from Acetronic with her mother, mentor and Acetronic president and CEO Kim Thiara at the company booth.
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The show floor was buzzing with excited chatter on the latest innovations for the manufacturing industry.
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Engaging displays attracted attendees to exhibitor booths.
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Cobots were featured quite prominently by several exhibitors.
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Several Yaskawa robotic palletizing solutions featured together.
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Maxime Daneau, Benoit Fortin and Drew Browning talked motion control technologies and more.
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Kristina Thony, Consulate General of Germany in Toronto, discussed Canada-Germany technology ties at the German Canadian Conference on Robotics and Automation in Manufacturing, hosted at ADM Toronto 2023.
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Warren Ali from Vector Institute discussed AI in manufacturing at the German Canadian Conference on Robotics and Automation in Manufacturing.
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Hamad Anwer and Nicolas Camacho represented Axya at ADM Toronto 2023.
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Attendees listened in rapt attention as experts talked about navigating Canada’s EV transition.
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A panel discussion in progress on the future of plastics and the role of mold makers and processors.
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Communications and networking products on display at the Phoenix Contact booth.
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SEW-EURODRIVE representatives had a busy three days at ADM Toronto 2023.
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Connected manufacturing technologies for manufacturers considering automation.
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Data analytics was a major pull for attendees looking to improve plant efficiencies.
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Automated packaging solutions targeted attendees from different sectors of the manufacturing industry.
Other education sessions focussed on trending subjects such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, electric vehicle supply chain, robotics and more. Dedicated product showcases throughout each day ensured that exhibitors were able to present their latest innovations to their target customers.
The Canadian German Chamber of Industry and Commerce organized a full day of sessions on emerging technologies in automation with experts sharing best practices from Germany.
A reception at the end of the first day and a booth bar crawl on day two ensured that attendees were able to engage casually with one another as well as with exhibitors.
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