Strategic Partners
CMTDA
The CMTDA is a trade association dedicated to marketing machine tools and services in Canada through distributorship companies. Founded in 1942, the CMTDA currently consists of over 80 members. The CMTDA website maintains interactive reports of Machine Tool sales data from 2008. The CMTDA is always accepting applications for new members. You can download the application form from the CMTDA website.
CTMA
The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) was established in 1963 by uniting various trade associations into one strong organization that represented the Tooling Industry in Canada. The tooling industry encompasses all involved in the design, manufacture, repair, or assembly of tools, dies, moulds, models, patterns, jigs, fixtures, gauges, machinery, machining systems, robotics, automation equipment, machine shop products, cutting tools and all related industries and service providers including general jobbing. Membership is restricted to manufacturers and industry suppliers as associate members to ensure that the CTMA will always be devoted to manufacturing in the tooling and machining sectors in Canada. Membership has continued to increase, resulting in the formation of Chapters in Windsor, Toronto, and Western Ontario. These chapters meet regularly and provide networking opportunities for members.
NGen
NGen is the industry-led, non-profit organization leading Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, one of five national networks supported by Canada's ambitious Innovation Superclusters Initiative. NGen is founded on the principle that digital transformation in advanced manufacturing will enrich the lives of Canadians, delivering better products and good jobs while generating the economic growth essential to a better future.
Industry Supporters
AI 4 Manufacturing Canada
AI 4 Manufacturing Canada is an industry non-profit organization that takes a leadership role in educating Canadian manufacturers and technology companies on how to best adopt artificial intelligence (AI). The focus is networking of manufacturers, technology companies, consultants, suppliers, educational institutions, and governments with the exchange of information, advocacy, innovation, and collaboration.
Automate Canada
Automate Canada is a national association leading and advocating for the Canadian automation industry, representing companies involved in industrial automation as well as specialized service and supplier companies. Recognized as a hub for manufacturing innovation, Automate Canada supports its members through advocacy, industry engagement, professional development, and valuable networking opportunities. Our mission is to promote the growth and global exposure of Canada’s industrial automation sector, drive technology adoption, support SMEs, and represent the industry’s voice on critical trade and policy discussions.
Canada Makes
Canada Makes is a network dedicated to promoting the adoption and development of advanced and additive manufacturing (AM) in Canada. Canada Makes is focused on facilitating the connection of organizations locally, nationally, and internationally to promote collaboration and innovation in additive manufacturing.
Canadian Association of Moldmakers
The Canadian Association of Moldmakers (CAMM) is Canada’s leading national association representing moldmakers, service providers, and suppliers to the global moldmaking industry. Established in 1981 as the Windsor Association of Moldmakers (WAMM), CAMM has evolved to support and advocate for the industry on both national and international stages. With a commitment to promoting the mold-making sector, CAMM provides representation to the government, influences policy, and creates trade and business opportunities for its members. Guided by an active Board of Directors made up of industry leaders, CAMM continues to support the educational sector, fostering the next generation of talent to ensure the industry’s growth and technological advancement.
VR/AR Association
The VR/AR Association (VRARA) is an international organization designed to foster collaboration between XR, mixed reality, spatial computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) solution providers and end-users that accelerates growth, fosters research and education, helps develop industry best practices, connects member organizations and promotes the services of member companies.
Media Partners
Canadian Metalworking
At Canadian Metalworking it is our ongoing goal to write about the technologies that matter to Canadian manufacturers from coast to coast, technologies that can have a dramatic effect on shop productivity. Each issue of Canadian Metalworking features new product information, technology advice, and stories from innovative shops. During the year readers can expect in-depth coverage of milling, turning, grinding, EDM equipment, quality and measurement devices, and additive manufacturing technology, as well as software and IT designed for the manufacturer. Canadian Metalworking also is home to information about the consumables of our industry, including carbide inserts and tooling.
Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering is a highly respected magazine serving U.S. engineers and other manufacturing professionals who use manufacturing technologies. The magazine’s history dates back to 1935 when SME first published it as Tool Engineer. In the 1960s, the magazine was called Tool and Manufacturing Engineer. In the 1970s, it became Manufacturing Engineering and Management. Since 1975, the magazine has been known as Manufacturing Engineering, or as our customers sometimes call us, M.E.
Smart Manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies and tools that are driven or enhanced by integrated information technology. Smart Manufacturing is available free of charge to qualified subscribers in the US.
Media Sponsors
Canadian Manufacturing
Canadian Manufacturing is the top source of daily industry-focused news in Canada. We cover the world of manufacturing with stories that impact your business each day with news, in-depth articles, expert commentary and thought leadership. Our digital first, national media brand reaches 70,000 senior industrial decision-makers across Canada, with a focus on manufacturing executives and managers.
Design Engineering
Design Engineering is Canada’s definitive information source for mechanical engineers, machine builders, product designers and OEMs. In total, 80 percent of DE’s readers classify as Canadian OEMs in industries spread across automation equipment, aerospace, automotive, defense, resource extraction, power generation, medical equipment and product development.
Manufacturing AUTOMATION
Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s mission is to make its audience’s jobs easier by keeping them informed about the latest industrial automation technologies, trends, news and products, primarily in the Canadian discrete manufacturing sector. Available in both print and digital formats, we cover such topics as factory automation, process automation, Industry 4.0 and IIoT, safety technology, robotics, motion control, sensor technology, industrial control, logistics, and communications and networking.
MRO
MRO, Canada's Maintenance Voice, delivers news for maintenance and reliability professionals looking to achieve best-in-class maintenance. MRO offers practical machinery, equipment, and plant maintenance information for professionals in the manufacturing, utilities, and resource industries. Our comprehensive content mix includes case studies, technical features on machinery and equipment performance and repair, best practices in reliability, implementation trends, and field intelligence on the latest products.
Plant
Plant’s audience — C-suite at manufacturing companies across Canada — are busy running their business, finding new customers, hiring, and more. They look to PLANT to keep informed through in-depth coverage on Canadian manufacturing, advanced technology adoption, industry news, exporting, lean manufacturing, supply chain, government programs, talent acquisition and management. Ultimately, PLANT covers it all.
Shop Metalworking Technology
Shop Metalworking Technology offers high quality, informative and relevant editorial content to a unique readership of metalworking industry decision-makers. This commitment to our readership has rewarded Shop Metalworking Technology with a dedicated and loyal subscriber base that anxiously awaits to reach each issue that is published! We publish, mail and email eight issues a year! As well, we offer multiple online products including e-newsletters focused on specific processing technologies and an easy-to-navigate website offering a wealth of information, as well as archived past issues.