September 13, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Canada is undergoing an energy transition to become more sustainable, reduce emissions, and reach net zero targets. Wiser Energy from Schneider Electric is an integral Energy Management System that monitors devices and energy usage in real-time, helping you use electrical energy more wisely in your building. Buildings are the…
Manufacturing in AI is leading the way into the future; join and be a part of the next era September 13, 2024 Purpose. Barrett Centre For Technology Innovation. Join the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation and their consortium partners for an exiting exploration of AI’s impact on Manufacturing! Dive into the challenges and opportunities of…
September 12, 2024 Expansion of career fairs to 15 cities giving next generation of workers hands-on exposure to the trades The Ontario government is expanding its successful Level Up! skilled trades career fairs to more cities this fall, introducing over 35,000 students to exciting, in-demand careers in the trades. For the third year in a row, these…
September 11, 2024 While nearly half (49%) of U.S. manufacturers expect a recession to hit in 2025 and an overwhelming majority (84%) think it will happen within the next two years, most are overlooking straight-forward opportunities to lower their costs and drive profitability ahead of a down market, according to new research conducted and released on September…
September 11, 2024 Universal Robots (UR), the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, recently asked 1,200 manufacturers across North America and Europe how they use technology and how they plan to invest for the future. In the survey more than 50% responded that they already harness artificial intelligence and machine learning in their production. “AI isn’t just hype,”…
September 6, 2024 FANUC’s Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund provides $50K Annually to Support North American Manufacturing Careers. FANUC America, a global leader in industrial automation and robotics, proudly announces the establishment of the FANUC Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund in collaboration with the SME Education Foundation. As the largest automation scholarship in SME Education Foundation history, this…
September 6, 2024 By Aaron Rathbone on August 29, 2024 Empowering the future workforce through changing times In late August 2023, Humber set out on an ambitious journey to redefine itself and what post-secondary education could look like in 2030 and beyond. This journey was called Humber Inspired and included discussions with more than a thousand people, including…
August 19, 2024 Critical minerals are key enablers of clean technologies, like batteries, and clean energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels, which are essential to achieving a net-zero-emissions future and fighting climate change. Canada is already a leading supplier of sustainably sourced minerals and materials and is committed to making strategic investments…
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…
February 7, 2024 Home energy improvements like heat pump installations and drafty window replacements can help Canadians save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills every year Since launching the Canada Greener Homes Grant program three years ago, the federal government has helped over 165,000 Canadians upgrade their homes and save an average of $386…
February 7, 2024 CanREA working with federal government to ensure the smooth continuation of programs such as Greener Homes in supporting residential solar in Canada CanREA welcomes the recent announcement by the Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, of a phase two for the federal Greener Homes Initiative, which helps Canadians “Go Solar”…
March 24, 2023 Danfoss has been announced as a Member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Network, which will support the company’s circular economy journey. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is committed to the creation of a circular economy that tackles global challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution. Danfoss has joined the Foundation’s…
March 8, 2023 Choosing the appropriate electrical enclosures to suit your industrial or commercial application doesn’t have to be complicated. There are a considerable number of enclosures and junction boxes to choose from, but not all of them will be the best solution for your operational needs. We break down the top 5 specifications to…
In this issue of Industry Insights with Owen I had the privilege of asking Linda Caron of Parker Hannifin a few questions about the industry and how Parker Hannifin is addressing industry shifts and concerns.
In this issue of Industry Insights with Owen I had the opportunity to sit down with Warren Osak, founder and CEO of Electromate. Speaking with Warren it is very clear he is a straight shooter with an abundance of knowledge, and passion for robotics, mechatronics and the general motion and motion control industry. Warren has a HBSc in biochemistry from the University of Toronto that provided him an ability to understand the complex calculations required to work with motion control. And understand it he did, authoring a text book in 1996 titled Motion Control Made Simple.
In this first edition of the column I spoke with Nathalie Pilon, President of ABB in Canada. Nathalie is a true industry professional with over 20 years of experience as a nationally recognized business leader and was previously named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network. As the Canadian President of ABB Nathalie has deep knowledge of the industry and she here grants some insight into her perspectives regarding the automation and control industry in Canada.
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
