When I first moved to London, Ontario, mid-pandemic, I was surprised by the number of robotics and automation integration companies located in The Forest City. I thought I would make a list, as there is a lot of talent here in the form of toolmakers, programmers, robot and[…]
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If you are considering attending a North American automation, packaging or robot trade event in 2026 > here is my list of potential trade events: Note to check the website as shows do sometimes change dates, merge, etc. MD&M West – February 3—5, 2026 Anaheim Convention Center. This[…]
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How to be a Speaker at Trade Events Always speak at trade shows. When my clients ask me the best way to amplify their presence at a trade show and optimize their spend, I tell them to get on stage. When you are on stage, you are the[…]
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Are You Buying Email Lists? If so, then stop. Do you think that the whole idea of some random person with an AOL or Gmail address is going to offer you a list of current, curated and high quality email addresses for $500, $800 or even $2,000 is[…]
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Robots Made in Canada Canada is a hotbed of industrial automation, but did you know that Canadians also manufacture a host of different robots? Here is my list of manufacturers that make robots in Canada which include industrial robots, collaborative robots, autonomous robots aka AMRs and service robots.[…]
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Why Exhibit at Trade Shows? Recently I’ve seen some discussions on LinkedIn about the efficacy of trade shows vs. digital marketing. I also just had a conversation with a client about the importance of trade event marketing as part of a robust marketing strategy. Trade shows are[…]
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