March 25, 2024 Stadler is proud to announce that the FLIRT H2 has been entered into the Guinness World Records database for the longest distance of 1,741.7 miles (2,803 kilometers) achieved by a pilot hydrogen fuel cell electric multiple unit passenger train without refueling or recharging. This achievement underlines Stadler’s innovative strength and technological leadership…
March 21, 2024 EcoPoly Properties Inc.’s expansion will create 85 new, good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $32 million by EcoPoly Properties Inc., a producer and supplier of plastic products, including films and bags for flexible packaging. Their investment will enhance the company’s existing facility in Orillia and create 85 new,…
March 21, 2024 ABB has been awarded a contract by Hitachi Rail to provide a traction power supply solution for the Ontario Line subway project in Toronto, Canada ABB has been awarded a contract by Hitachi Rail to provide a traction power supply solution for the Ontario Line subway project in Toronto, Canada. ABB’s Transportation…
March 19, 2024 Explore advanced technology in 3D inspection machines at IPC APEX EXPO 2024 offering speed, reliability, and accuracy for various industries. Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions will be exhibiting at IPC APEX 2024, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center from April 9th to April 11th. Attendees are invited…
March 19, 2024 Electromate provides Motion Control at the Speed of Technology™. If you have questions about any of Electromate’s product offerings, please book a consultation with one of their Sales Engineers in your area. If you just have a question about one of their motion control or robotic lines, simply fill out the Ask an…
March 13, 2024 ABB has opened its refitted US robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, which will support ABB Robotics’ global leadership in developing and manufacturing cutting-edge robotic solutions in the US, for the US and the Americas. The expanded facility reflects ABB’s commitment to long-term growth in the US market, which…
Join WAGO for an Automation Webinar Apr 3, 2024 01:00 PM in EST (US and Canada). In today’s fast-paced world of automated systems, making the right choices can mean the difference between success and falling behind. Take the lead and propel your automated systems to new heights. Join WAGO for an Automation Webinar where you will learn…
March 11, 2024 The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published the first global standard to classify energy efficiency for high voltage (HV) AC induction motors operating on-line at up to 2000 kilowatt (kW). In common with the existing standard for low voltage (LV) motors, the new IEC/EN 60034-30-3 defines four efficiency classes ranging from IE1…
March 11, 2024 Book a cobot palletizer demonstration at Aztec Book a cobot palletizer demonstration at Aztec. A leader in the distribution of electrical supplies and equipment, Aztec has a unique blend of products, services and partners to fulfill industry professionals’ electrical distribution needs. They’ve strategically allied themselves with world-class suppliers, technical experts and responsive…
March 7, 2024 How Lena Risse went from tool grinding apprentice to ANCA Female Machinist of the Year Like many people, Lena Risse didn’t know what career to pursue when she entered young adulthood in 2017. Now she’s won ANCA’s inaugural Female Machinist of the Year contest. Lena studied media technology at a university for…
March 7, 2024 New agreement includes commitment to build community infrastructure to support economic development in the area The Ontario government, Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation have signed an agreement to develop community infrastructure projects that could support future development opportunities in the area, including building all-seasons roads to the mineral-rich Ring…
March 7, 2024 Province committing an additional $60 million to Forest Biomass Program The Government of Ontario is delivering on its commitment to build a stronger forest sector by making an historic investment of $60 million in the Forest Biomass Program. Over the next three years, the program will make targeted investments in forest sector…
March 6, 2024 ABB has secured a comprehensive propulsion system contract with Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyard for the first of the Canadian Coast Guard’s new-generation polar icebreakers Seaspan Shipyards, Canada’s long-term shipbuilding partner for the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) and Royal Canadian Navy, has awarded ABB a contract to deliver an integrated propulsion system for the…
March 6, 2024 Changes will protect world-class environmental standards while helping get shovels in the ground sooner As the Ontario government is investing nearly $98 billion over the next ten years to build new roads, highways and public transit, including Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass, it is streamlining and simplifying the complex 50-year-old environmental…
March 5, 2024 Register today for the Canadian Apprenticeship Service Register today for the Canadian Apprenticeship Service and receive up to $20,000 in grants for hiring and training first year-apprentices in 39 Red Seal construction and manufacturing trades. In addition to financial incentives, resources and training are provided to assist with recruiting, onboarding, and retaining an apprentice(s). The Canadian Apprenticeship Service is administered in…
March 4, 2024 Stepper and servo motors are essential for precise and controlled motion. They enable automation, accuracy, and efficiency in a wide variety of industrial applications for increased productivity and competitiveness. However, their complexity stems from intricate control systems, demanding a nuanced grasp of electrical engineering, precise programming skills, and the ability to navigate the interplay…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
