April 27, 2023 Robots can improve the productivity of many industries and processes. They can handle a variety of tasks, such as laborious or repetitive work, and can dramatically improve processes in industries such as machine tending, assembly, packaging, and other manufacturing activities. Moreover, they can handle routine operations, allowing employees to perform higher-value tasks….
New funding helping junior mining companies search for minerals used in automotive and battery manufacturing April 26, 2023 The Ontario government is increasing funding for the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help more companies find critical minerals such as nickel and cobalt, which are necessary to support the growing supply chain for electric vehicles, and create…
April 18, 2023 Phoenix Contact’s highly efficient CHARX power power electronics and the convenient CHARX power distribute distribution module facilitate the cost-effective operation of your DC charging infrastructure for the fast charging of electric vehicles. Their modular and scalable electronic solution supports DC charging with high voltages and currents all the way to High Power…
April 18, 2023 Leviton, a leading provider in residential electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and wireless smart home technology, has announced the availability of a major My Leviton app enhancement for the EV Series Charging Stations with app compatibility, which launched earlier this year. New capabilities include the ability to schedule charging sessions, remotely start and stop…
April 18, 2023 What Is Traceability and Why It Is Important? Traceability is important for many reasons. Without it, it would be virtually impossible to mitigate quality issues in the field. Many industries require tracking and trace for components and assemblies such as automotive, life sciences, food and beverage. These industries require that manufacturers record…
April 18, 2023 A Step Forward for Power Systems & Smart Buildings, Digital Assistance, and Cybersecurity PcVue releases the PcVue 16 platform, engineered to enhance remote operations with digital assistance, provide new innovative features in areas like smart power systems and buildings while ensuring the highest level of cybersecurity and connectivity. The PcVue platform is…
March 31, 2023 Ballard Power Systems has recently announced the Company’s proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells have now powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles – or FCEVs – in commercial Heavy and Medium-Duty Motive vehicles for an industry-leading total of more than 150 million kilometers. This is roughly equivalent to circling the Earth over 3,700…
March 30, 2023 The collaboration brings together more than 100 years of power management history with deep automotive OEM expertise to simplify deployment of EV charging infrastructure for fleets Intelligent power management company Eaton and Charge Enterprises, Inc. through its portfolio company, Charge Infrastructure, announced today a strategic collaboration to fast-track electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure…
March 27, 2023 TDK Corporation presents the B82559A*A033 series of new shielded EPCOS ERU33 high-current chokes for through-hole mounting. Designed for high saturation currents from 32 A to 83 A at 100 °C, the six new types cover a range of inductance values from 3.2 µH to 10 µH. DC resistances are as low as 0.85 mΩ or 1.2 mΩ, depending on…
March 24, 2023 Ballard Power Systems announced consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022. All amounts are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Q4 2022 Financial Highlights (all comparisons are to Q4 2021 unless otherwise noted) A Word from the…
March 20, 2023 Seamlessly identify and track parts and goods according to the “Track and Trace” principle. Establish transparency throughout the entire manufacturing process. Creating the information basis for implementingIndustry 4.0 concepts. Pepperl+Fuchs now offers a practical solution for users looking for an easy entry into the world of RFID with all its possibilities: The new F191 RFID…
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,…
March 7, 2023 Transitioning to liquid low-carbon fuels is an important part of the CO2 decarbonization journey. Many of these fuels, which are created from different types of raw materials, are already available and will contribute significantly to climate protection together with modern oil-fired condensing boilers. Until now, the challenge has been getting biofuels to…
Magna International’s expansion adding hundreds of new jobs across the province February 15, 2023 Ontario has secured a $471 million investment by Magna International, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, to expand the company’s Ontario operations. With support from the government, this transformative investment will strengthen Ontario’s end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain while adding…
Program will kickstart opportunities for hydrogen to contribute to Ontario’s clean electricity grid The Ontario government is establishing a Hydrogen Innovation Fund that will invest $15 million over the next three years to kickstart and develop opportunities for hydrogen to be integrated into Ontario’s clean electricity system, including hydrogen electricity storage. This launch marks another…
February 6, 2023 Minister of Infrastructure Kinga Surma has issued the following statement following a week-long mission to Japan: “Last week I led a mission to Japan to strengthen relations, share best practices and exchange ideas with key Japanese partners on building critical infrastructure, such as urban railways and transit-oriented communities, while also promoting Ontario…
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