Process technology: SICK and Endress+Hauser sign strategic partnership
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Process Technology: SICK and Endress+Hauser Sign Strategic Partnership

August 19, 2024 Companies to combine their process automation offerings at the turn of the year and establish a joint venture German sensor company SICK and the Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser have agreed on a strategic partnership. Endress+Hauser will take over worldwide sales and service of SICK’s process analyzers and gas flowmeters,…

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Universal Robots Education Programs: Become a Certified Training Centre

August 19, 2024 Calling all Automation Educators. Did you know your institution can become a Certified Universal Robots Training Centre? Cutting-edge robotic education programs from Universal Robots are available right now for your high schools and universities. These programs are designed to provide students with the essential skills needed for the modern workforce. Program Offerings…

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Deputy Prime Minister Welcomes Canada Growth Fund Investment in Svante to Advance Carbon Capture Technology

August 16, 2024 Advancing carbon capture technology to reduce emissions, boost Canadian innovation, and support 300 good-paying jobs On August 15, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, welcomed the announcement of the Canada Growth Fund’s seventh investment. The Canada Growth Fund has announced an investment of up to US$100 million…

Deputy Prime Minister welcomes Canada Growth Fund investment in Svante to advance carbon capture technology
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Minister Wilkinson Announces New Investments in Critical Minerals in Saskatchewan

August 15, 2024 Saskatchewan Research Council to advance bastnaesite processing and study of critical minerals with support from the Government of Canada Saskatchewan is internationally known for mining and exploration, and more recently getting recognition for critical minerals, including rare earth elements, which are used in electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, everyday electronics, and industrial…

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Sharp Declines in Critical Mineral Prices Mask Risks of Future Supply Strains as Energy Transitions Advance

August 14, 2024 Prices for key minerals used in clean energy technologies dropped in 2023, but new IEA analysis shows need for greater and more diversified investment to support efforts to reach energy and climate goals Pressure eased in 2023 on the market for minerals that go into electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels and…

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Government of Canada Invests in Heat Pump Training for Skilled Workers in a Cleaner Economy Across the Country

August 14 2024 Hundreds of thousands of Canadians are switching to heat pumps as a way to cut their energy bills and contribute to the fight against climate change. The increased demand in heat pumps, backed by a range of government programming, is supporting good jobs in a cleaner economy. Installing and maintaining this technology…

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Goodyear Canada Inc. Investing More Than $575 Million to Expand Ontario Plant, Creating and Securing More Than 1,000 Jobs

August 13, 2024 From mining critical minerals to building cars and batteries, Canada is attracting historic investments to help secure and create jobs, grow our economy and keep our air clean. In the last four years, we’ve seen companies announce more than $46 billion in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing investments across Canada. They want a…

Eplan Forum - Transformation: Preparing Engineering for the Future
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Eplan Forum – Transformation: Preparing Engineering for the Future

August 13, 2024 Thinking big but starting small – this is often a sensible step to take to be successful. With the digital transformation in full swing, the same applies to engineering. It’s an excellent idea for experts in the field to network: worldwide! This is exactly what will be taking place at the Eplan…

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Guillevin Partners with La Tablée des Chefs for a Promising Collaboration

August 12, 2024 Guillevin is proud to announce its new partnership with La Tablée des Chefs, a renowned non-profit organization in the field of social gastronomy. This alliance promises to combine the strengths of both entities to carry out projects of national scope.  A Partnership That Makes Sense  As a Canadian leader in electrical material…

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Ontario Investing Nearly $17 Million to Support Workers in Northern Ontario

August 12, 2024 Funding will help connect over 36,000 workers to better jobs and bigger paycheques The Ontario government is investing nearly $17 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to train over 36,000 workers in the North for in-demand careers in mining, construction, energy and forestry and build new training facilities. With this investment, the province…

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New Consumer Guide Encourages Canadians to Go Solar

August 8, 2024 CanREA’s Go Solar Guide 2024 is the go-to resource for Canadians looking to install solar on their rooftops and homes. The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) launched the 2024 edition of its highly anticipated annual Go Solar Guide on July 22. This free consumer guide contains everything homeowners and small business owners…

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Making Drilling More Efficient for New Carbon Capture, Usage, and Storage Facilities

August 8, 2024 Drillmec’s innovative storage technologies make drilling entry points for new carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) facilities faster, easier, safer, and more cost effective With help from Rockwell Automation, Italian drilling-rig specialist Drillmec is using data-driven and precision automation for maximum efficiency and minimum emissions. Drillmec’s innovative storage technologies make drilling entry points for…

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Introducing the FANUC SR-12iA/C Food Grade SCARA Robot: Revolutionizing Food Handling and Cleanroom Automation

August 8, 2024 FANUC America has introduced the new SR-12iA/C Food Grade SCARA robot, a groundbreaking solution tailored for food processing, packaging, and cleanroom applications. FANUC America, a global leader in robotics and automation, has introduced the new SR-12iA/C Food Grade SCARA robot, a groundbreaking solution tailored for food processing, packaging, and cleanroom applications. In…

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Ontario Investing Up to $260 Million to Train Workers

August 8, 2024 Applications now open for largest round of Skills Development Fund to train workers in manufacturing, construction and technology The Ontario government’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream opened on July 29, with up to an additional $260 million available, the biggest funding round since the Fund launched in 2021. Building on the success of…

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Governments Investing in Food Safety and Industry Growth

August 8, 2024 Canada and Ontario committing up to $5 million to bolster small agri-food businesses The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $5 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to help the important small businesses in the agriculture and food industry enhance their food safety systems and stimulate…

Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) Earns 2024 Great Place to Work Certification™
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Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) Earns 2024 Great Place to Work Certification™

August 6, 2024 HPS is proud to announce that it has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work® at all Canada, USA and India locations. This prestigious award is based entirely on what team members say about the company culture and real-time experience working at HPS. “At HPS we put people first, our team’s creativity…