Advanced Manufacturing in Canada: Automation, Robotics & Smart Production

September 28, 2025 - October 01, 2025

Toronto, Waterloo-Kitchener & Hamilton

Advanced manufacturing is reshaping global industry: From robotics and additive manufacturing to Industry 4.0. Ontario, which accounts for nearly half of Canada’s manufacturing output, is investing heavily in digital production and smart factory solutions, creating strong opportunities for Austrian innovators.

Why Ontario?
Ontario is the powerhouse of Canada’s manufacturing sector, generating nearly 45% of the country’s total output and employing more than 750,000 people in the industry as of 2025. The province is driving the shift toward automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and digital production, backed by significant public and private investment. With advanced clusters in Toronto, Waterloo, and Hamilton, Ontario combines industrial strength with cutting-edge innovation, making it an ideal entry point to the North American market.

What to Expect

In collaboration with EIT Manufacturing East, the three-day delegation will take participants to one of North America’s largest manufacturing technology shows (CMTS), where the latest advances in robotics, digital production, and smart factories are showcased. The program also includes expert sessions with Canadian industry clusters, offering valuable insights into market access, funding opportunities, and collaboration models. In Waterloo, delegates will see how Canada’s innovation ecosystem integrates robotics and additive manufacturing into industrial applications, while Hamilton highlights materials research, CNC machining, and smart production systems that drive competitiveness and sustainability.

Who Will Join
The delegation brings together Austrian innovators from across the advanced manufacturing spectrum. Participants represent expertise in cloud-native software and IT modernization, sustainable fiber reinforcement materials, custom hardware for live production workflows, AI-powered predictive maintenance, global remote access platforms, mobile robotic construction systems, and cognitive AI solutions that enhance engineering productivity and energy efficiency.