Engineering perspectives and industry updates
Technical notes on drive and energy systems, developments affecting Canadian heavy industry, and MotiraTech company updates.
FeaturedAugust 20, 2026 · PMDDWhere direct drive changes the maintenance picture on a conveyorA permanent magnet direct drive removes the reducer stage from the power path. That single architectural change is what alters the maintenance scope on a conveyor.Read articleAll articles
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August 26, 2026 · Industry NewsOver $23.5 million announced for British Columbia airport infrastructure
Transport Canada announced more than $23.5 million for airports across British Columbia, aimed at safety, operational efficiency and connectivity for remote communities.
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August 26, 2026 · Industry NewsFederal investment announced for Cold Lake energy and aviation sectors
The Government of Canada announced investments in the energy and aviation sectors in Cold Lake, Alberta, including workforce development and Indigenous-led resource development.
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August 26, 2026 · Regulatory & TradeFederal investment supports Alberta forest sector against U.S. tariffs
A $20 million federal investment is directed to Mercer Peace River to support modernisation of the Alberta pulp mill amid U.S. tariffs on Canadian forest products.
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August 25, 2026 · Regulatory & TradeFinance Canada briefs industry and labour stakeholders on U.S. tariffs
Finance Canada convened a stakeholder briefing on Canada–United States economic issues and the federal response to U.S. tariff measures.
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August 14, 2026 · Energy StorageWhat we ask before sizing a battery energy storage system
Energy storage is an engineering decision made from site data. These are the inputs that determine whether storage is the right answer and, if so, what shape it takes.
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August 6, 2026 · EngineeringThe application data that makes a drive review productive
Most drive enquiries stall on missing information. This is the data set that lets an engineer respond with something useful rather than a generic answer.
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July 30, 2026 · Mining & Materials HandlingDrive selection in bulk material handling
Bulk handling duty is continuous, dusty and access-constrained. Those three conditions drive most of the selection work.
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June 18, 2026 · Company UpdatesMining Suppliers Association of BC roadshow participation
MotiraTech presented PMDD and industrial energy solutions at an MSABC roadshow, with a focus on conveyor systems and heavy-duty rotating equipment.
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May 21, 2026 · Company UpdatesCIM symposium participation in Vancouver
MotiraTech engaged with mining-sector participants on integrating drive and energy technologies in resource operations.
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