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Ontario and Alberta Partnering to Create More Opportunities for Internationally Trained Skilled Workers

July 8, 2024 New agreement will help remove barriers to fill gaps in the skilled labour market The governments of Ontario and Alberta are supporting a framework for collaboration on international credential recognition and post-journeyperson certification. This partnership will put Canadian workers first by reducing interprovincial barriers and red tape for credential recognition and encourage…

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Ontario Added 9,800 Jobs in June, Mostly in Manufacturing

July 8, 2024 Province promoting business competitiveness and strengthening cross-border relationships to fuel job creation Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on July 5th’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed Ontario added 9,800 jobs in June, including 8,600 jobs in the manufacturing sector. “For the…

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Save 45% On An Omron V460 ‘Just Read’ Bundle — for a Limited Time Only

July 4, 2024 Save 45% On An Omron V460 ‘Just Read’ Bundle — for a Limited Time Only! Get ready, this bundle has got you covered with everything you need to hit the ground running. It includes: This bundle is available in Canada for $2,135 CAD List price of all components is $3,911 for a…

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New Emerson Pneumatic Valves Provide Greater Automation Flexibility, Optimized Flow

July 3, 2024 The AVENTICS XV valve series features multiple interoperable valve sizes and higher flow rates in a compact design Emerson has launched its AVENTICS™ Series XV pneumatic valves. Series XV valves are designed with interoperability in mind to provide machine builders across multiple industries and factory automation applications with a flexible and cost-effective valve…

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Annual Analysis Reveals Steady Growth in Industrial Network Market – Industrial Network Market Shares 2024 According to HMS Networks

July 3, 2024 Every year, HMS Networks conducts a comprehensive analysis of the industrial network market, aiming to estimate the distribution of new connected nodes by type and protocol within factory automation. The latest study indicates that the industrial network market continues to expand, with an anticipated 7% growth in 2024. Notably, Industrial Ethernet remains…

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How ExTech Borescopes Solve Inspection Challenges 

June 28, 2024 By Rob Milner, Questions by Krystie Johnston FLIR recently announced the release of the Extech BR450W Series of video borescopes for inspecting difficult-to-reach targets. The two models (the BR450W-D Dual HD Wireless and BR450W-A2 Two-Way Articulating Wireless) offer several features to address the challenges of viewing restricted targets. Rob Milner, Director Global…

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Ontario Creating Pathways for Youth to Enter the Skilled Trades

June 27, 2024 Province’s investment will help create training opportunities for 2,300 jobseekers in Niagara Region The Ontario government is investing over $4.7 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) in three Niagara Region-based projects that will provide free training to 2,318 youth, apprentices and jobseekers that will prepare them for in-demand careers in the…

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BASF Makes Digital IMPACT for Remote Visibility into Operations | Schneider Electric

June 27, 2024 BASF, perhaps the largest chemical company in the world, gains operational insights, improves visibility into individual asset health, and monitors electrical distribution with Schneider Electric Services. More Information Schneider Electric Related Story EcoStruxure Automation Expert V23.0 – Evolving Everything in the Enterprise Schneider Electric has launched EcoStruxure Automation Expert V23.0, an open…

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The Modular Decentralized MOVI-C® Automation System | SEW-EURODRIVE

June 27, 2024 Quick and easy startup, independent of the bus system selected, with maximum flexibility. SEW-EURODRIVE meets the highest demands with their decentralized MOVI-C® modular automation system. For more information on thier drive technology, visit website www.sew-eurodrive.ca Related Story MOVI-C® Modular Automation System from SEW-Eurodrive MOVI-C® is the all-in-one solution for automation tasks. Whether you…

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Enter #ANCATooloftheYear2024 to Win a Trip to Australia and AUD$10,000!

June 26, 2024 ANCA’s prestigious awards for creative trailblazing toolmakers and talented female machinists provide opportunities to seize global spotlight with outstanding designs and skills The Oscars of the cutting tool industry is back – #ANCATooloftheYear2024 is your chance to achieve global brand recognition as well as cash and a trip to Australia. With a…

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AZCO Adds Mini-Winder to Machine Offering With S-Y-M Products Company Acquisition

June 26, 2024 AZCO Corp announces it has acquired S-Y-M Products Company, a manufacturer and distributor of automatic tube coiling machines. With this move, the comapny has added S-Y-M’s Mini-Winder and other coiling and winding equipment to its already expansive lineup of feeding and cutting machines. Ideal for assembling and packaging tubing and wire sets,…

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Comau Showcased Its New and Powerful Turnkey E-Mobility Solutions at The Battery Show 2024 

June 26, 2024 Comau, a global technology company and pioneer in advanced battery production technologies, attended The Battery Show Europe conference, held at Germany’s Messe Stuttgart from 18-20 June (booth number 9-F50). Billed as Europe’s largest event for the battery and EV tech communities, Comau leveraged the platform to show its latest proprietary technologies, products…

New Joint Venture Will Advance Solutions and Services to Customers Across North America
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New Joint Venture Will Advance Solutions and Services to Customers Across North America

June 25, 2024 ABB and the Niedax Group collaborate on joint venture to meet demand for cable trays By Krystie Johnston ABB and the Niedax Group recently announced their intent to form a 50/50 joint venture that combines their respective strengths into one organization to help that will meet the increased demand for cable trays…

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ANCA Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Contributions to the High-Precision Tool-Cutting Industry

June 25, 2024 By Krystie Johnston In 2024, ANCA celebrates their 50th anniversary by highlighting their contributions to the high-precision tool cutting industry with customers and partners around the world ANCA was founded by Pat Boland, an Electrical Engineer, and Pat McCluskey, an Industrial Electronics Engineer in 1974, in Melbourne Australia. For 50 years, the…

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AI Enables Machines to Understand the World Around Them!

June 18, 2024 Our factories are stepping into the future with AI based sensor technology and machine learning. Ralf Gitzel, Principal Scientist at ABB explains how information and insights gained by sensors and advanced machine learning is integrated in ABB’s customers’ solutions and products. More Information ABB Review Related Story AI Upgrade to ABB Energy…

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Discover the Future of Manufacturing at Guillevin’s 2024 AUTOMATION EXPO! 

June 18, 2024 Guillevin’s 2024 AUTOMATION EXPO & E-COMMERCE SUMMER SALE June 19th Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 19th, because you won’t want to miss this groundbreaking event hosted by Guillevin International! 🚀 Join Guillevin and be part of an extraordinary occasion where they bring together the world’s leading manufacturing businesses to showcase the…