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From immersive tech demos to shop-floor innovation, MLC members got an exclusive look at how Eclipse Automation is turning digital transformation into real-world results.

Eclipse Automation opened the doors to its Cambridge, ON facility for MLC members and guests, showcasing the latest innovations in factory automation, digital twins and the omniverse.

The event included a tour of the 200,000 square foot facility, presentations, a panel discussion and opportunities for manufacturers leaders to network and discuss digital and physical convergence and the factory of the future.

Eclipse delivers advanced systems that help manufacturers accelerate production, improve quality and strengthen resilience across industries—from life sciences and transportation to consumer products and electronics. The company’s Cambridge facility serves as both a hub of engineering innovation and a showcase for its latest advancements in smart automation.

Innovation in Action at Eclipse

The day began with a welcome from Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett and an opening keynote by the MLC’s Steven Moskowitz, Ph.D., setting the stage for a day dedicated to digital and physical convergence. Eclipse Automation’s newly appointed president, Michael Fisher, delivered a corporate overview “assembling physical and digital momentum.” Attendees were then immersed in a hands-on Omniverse demonstration, offering a glimpse into the collaborative power of augmented and virtual reality. Using an Apple Vision Pro attached to a projector, participants saw how digital twins and real-time modeling can streamline design decisions and accelerate project timelines.

Inside iPort

The highlight of the morning was the guided tour of Eclipse’s iPort facility, where attendees visited three immersive stops.

• At the Gaussian Splatting Galleria, guests stepped into a virtual workspace that erased physical barriers, revealing new ways to collaborate and problem-solve in real time.
• The Factory Automation Galleria offered a behind-the-scenes look at Eclipse’s innovation process—where ideas move rapidly from concept to prototype to production and projects are derisked.
• Finally, at the Eclipse Experience in Motion stop, visitors walked the active shop floor to observe how Eclipse’s multidisciplinary teams bring complex systems to life.

The tour concluded with a stop at the Technology Galleria, where technology partners demonstrated the tools and platforms shaping where factory automation is going.

Where Digital Meets Physical

In the afternoon, attendees participated in thought leadership presentations and discussions. Breakout sessions covering Smart Manufacturing Playbooks and Generative AI at the Edge were followed by a panel discussion where tour participants were able to ask questions about digital transformation, automation and workforce innovation to a panel of experts.

The tour offered a rare glimpse of the technologies and strategies that are redefining the future of the factory.

Photos and video by Ryan Dentinger, Eclipse Automation