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Smart Lab Opens at Humber College’s North Campus

Humber partnered with Siemens on the lab that will teach students about microgrid systems, renewable energy generation, storage, and control March 31, 2023 Humber College and Siemens Canada have developed a Sustainable Microgrid and Renewable Technology (SMART) Lab that will be used to teach students about microgrids. Microgrids are systems that reliably manage the generation,…

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Governments of Ontario and Canada Welcome $40 Million Manufacturing Investment

March 27, 2023 The governments of Ontario and Canada are welcoming a $40 million investment by VueReal Inc., a made-in-Ontario start-up located in Waterloo. This investment, supported by $10.5 million in joint funding, will boost local manufacturing, strengthen cleantech innovation and create 75 new, good-paying jobs. “VueReal’s investment is a vote of confidence in Ontario’s world-class workforce…

Automate, North America’s Largest Automation Trade Show, Returns To Detroit May 22-25

March 23, 2023 The leading automation showcase in North America, Automate, is back in Detroit May 22-25, 2023, with the latest in cutting-edge robotics, vision, artificial intelligence, motion control and more. Produced by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), Automate delivers the latest innovations in manufacturing automation technology from more than 600 leading exhibitors. Each day also offers…

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ABB Reveals an Additional 8.56 Billion Cubic Meters of Wastewater a Year Needs to be Treated to Meet UN Goals

March 21, 2023 Global wastewater treatment capacity needs to increase annually by 8.56 billion cubic meters and investment in an additional 4691 treatment facilities per year is required to meet United Nations (UN) goals2. These are the findings of independent research commissioned by ABB ahead of World Water Day (WWD) on March 22, 2023. As the…

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Ontario Preparing Students for Jobs of the Future

Mandatory high school graduation requirement will empower students with early exposure to technological education and skilled trades March 20, 2023 The Ontario government is implementing a new high school graduation requirement to help better prepare students across our province for the jobs of tomorrow. Starting with students entering Grade 9 in September 2024, all students…

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Common Misconceptions of Absence of Voltage Testers

An Electrical Safety Webinar You Don’t Want to Miss! March 20, 2023 Electrical safety will always be a top priority in the workforce. But as industry safety evolves, so should your processes and devices. Many are familiar with portable testers and test stations. But these traditional ways of testing cannot always ensure failproof safety for…

Volkswagen’s New Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Will Create Thousands of New Jobs
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Canada and Ontario Welcome Historic Investment from Volkswagen

German automaker to build its first overseas battery manufacturing plant in Ontario, Canada March 20, 2023 Volkswagen, one of Europe’s largest automaker, announced that its subsidiary PowerCo will establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Following this announcement, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry,…

New ABB Ability™ Smarttracker Enables Users to Monitor UPS System Performance and Optimize Efficiency
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Research Reveals Energy Concerns Impacting Business Competitiveness, The Workforce and Decarbonization

March 16, 2023 Research shows that businesses around the world remain concerned about the impacts of energy security and prices, which could be a catalyst for a range of environmental, social and economic ripple effects. According to ABB Electrification’s Energy Insights survey1 of 2,300 leaders from small and large businesses across a range of sectors, 92 percent…

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Ontario Helping More Students Enter the Skilled Trades Faster

Grade 11 students can soon apprentice full-time and still earn their high-school diploma March 8, 2023 The Ontario government is preparing young people for in-demand and well-paying careers by allowing students in grade 11 to transition to a full-time, skilled trades apprenticeship program. Upon receiving their Certificate of Apprenticeship, these young workers can apply for…

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HPS Free Webinar – Liquid vs Dry-type Transformer Technologies

March 6, 2023. In this IEEE Continuing Education Credit course, attendees will learn the difference between liquid cooled vs. dry-type transformer technologies. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the benefits of both transformers concerning switchgear applications. Session Date & Time: March 16, 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST Duration: 1 hour including Q&A An IEEE…

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Siemens Canada: Automate The Future Tour 2023 Register Today

March 3, 2023 This cross-Canada tour showcases the latest in manufacturing and process technologies. Automate the Future 2023 will let you explore all aspects of factory automation, motion, and process automation– from the hardware and software that drive it, the newest technologies, and fully-integrated solutions – that can transform your operations to win in this highly…

Appointment with royalty for ABB’s offshore wind electrification solutions
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Appointment with Royalty for ABB’s Offshore Wind Electrification Solutions

ABB presentation demonstrated how the electrification of offshore facilities and integration of renewables can help the energy transition March 3, 2023 An ABB delegation joined Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon and the UK’s Secretary of State for New Energy and Net Zero, Grant Shapps MP, at an energy transition summit on Wednesday 1 March in London….

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ABB and Pace CCS Partner to Drive Carbon Capture and Storage Growth

ABB and Pace CCS join forces to deliver a solution that reduces the cost of integrating carbon capture and storage (CCS) into new and existing industrial operations March 1, 2023 Working to make the capture, transportation and storage of industrial carbon dioxide emissions more accessible, ABB has signed a partnership agreement with Pace CCS, a…

Methane Emissions Remained Stubbornly High in 2022 According to IEA Report

February 23, 2023 Global Methane Tracker 2023 Soaring energy prices made actions to reduce methane emissions cheaper than ever This year’s update provides our latest estimates of emissions from across the sector – drawing on the more recent data and readings from satellites and ground-based measurements – and the costs and opportunities to tackle these…

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Mega Site in Southwestern Ontario: Ontario Strengthening Competitiveness to Attract Investment

Proposed legislation will consolidate an investment-ready mega site in Southwestern Ontario February 23, 2023 Mega site in Southwestern Ontario will attract investment and strengthen competitiveness. The Ontario government has introduced legislation that, if passed, will strengthen Ontario’s competitiveness by consolidating a new investment-ready mega site in St. Thomas. The proposed legislation builds on the province’s…