Automation is a popular theme, particularly in the industrial sector, but it is also a rather broad term that can encompass everything from the most advanced robots, machine vision systems, and control technologies to relatively basic motors and conveyor belts. At the end of the day, though, it’s about equipping business owners with tools that enhance productivity. As a provider of both systems and services, Canada’s ATS Automation (ATSAF) (ATS.TO) sits in an interesting middle ground that could prove increasingly valuable as more and more business look to automate, including smaller