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Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Ontario, Canada

May 10, 2024 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that it plans to build a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion, including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. Honda…

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Asahi Kasei to Construct a Lithium-ion Battery Separator Plant in Canada

May 10, 2024 Asahi Kasei has announced that it will construct an integrated plant in Ontario, Canada for the base film manufacturing and coating of Hipore™ wet-process lithium-ion battery (LIB) separator1. In relation to this plant, Asahi Kasei has concluded a basic agreement with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and the two parties are currently…

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New Pole Mount Kit PMB Series from Hammond Manufacturing

May 7, 2024 New pole mount kis allows select Hammond enclosures to be mounted securely to a pole Hammond Manufacturing’s new pole mount kit offers several benefits. It allows for select Hammond enclosures to be mounted securely to a pole. Minimum pole diameter of of 1.5″ (38 mm) and maximum pole diameter of 7″ or…

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Omron’s NX502 Machine Automation Controller

Scale up machine control to line control with the NX502 Scale up machine control to line control with the NX502. Omron’s machine automation controllers have been designed to give manufacturing facilities robust safety, accurate motion, and transparent control by harnessing Sysmac’s One Controller, One Connection, and One Software architecture. More Information Omron Related Story Sealing…

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Ontario Strengthening Critical Minerals Supply Chain

May 7, 2024 Additional funding for critical minerals projects will support innovation in the mining sector, helping create jobs The Ontario government is investing an additional $15 million over three years to expand the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF). The funding was part of the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario and will strengthen Ontario’s mining industry…

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Omron Announces Grand Opening of Newest Proof of Concept Centre in Guadalajara, Mexico

May 7, 2024 Omron’s latest Proof of Concept Centre in Guadalajara allows industry professionals to explore technology demos at the forefront of automation, validate solutions, and collaborate with experts. Omron is excited to announce the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Proof of Concept Center (PoCC) in Guadalajara, Mexico. This new center is designed to provide…

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B2 Solutions Joins Omron’s Certified Systems Integrator Program

May 7, 2024 Leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas welcomes new system integrator B2 Solutions, an industrial security and technology solutions provider. Omron Automation Americas recently announced B2 Solutions as a new member of the Omron Certified Systems Integrator program. B2 Solutions is headquartered in Mexico and serves clients in Latin America. With a…

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Introducing Omron’s Latest E3X-ZV and E3X-MZ Smart Fiber Amplifiers Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Downtime

May 7, 2024 Omron’s E3X-ZV and E3X-MZ Smart Fiber Amplifiers offer seamless integration reliable detection, cost reduction, and enhanced operational efficiency for optimized industrial sensing capabilities Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, announces its’ latest innovation in industrial sensing technology – the Smart Fiber Amplifier. This product is designed to improve…

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Omron and NEURA Robotics Partner to Unveil New Cognitive Robot and Seamless Integration of Automation Technologies at Automate 2024

May 7, 2024 Omron and NEURA Robotics to unveil new line of cognitive robots and advanced AI-driven automation technologies at Automate Omron, a leading solution provider in industrial automation, and NEURA Robotics GmbH, an innovation leader in cognitive robotics, recently announced their strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing manufacturing efficiency through advanced AI-driven cognitive automation technologies….

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igus Honours Energy Chain Applications as Part of Its Ninth Vector Awards

May 6, 2024 igus® announces the winners of its 2024 vector awards igus® has announced the winners of its 2024 vector awards, a biennial competition that honors bold, exciting projects that incorporate igus e-chain® cable carriers made of high-performance plastics. A U.S. company, TDK RF Solutions, took the silver vector award for its automotive test…

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Festo Introduces ELGD, a New Generation of Electric Actuator for Linear Applications

May 2, 2024 Festo introduces its newest generation of electrical Cartesian-handling-system mechanical axes. The ELGD-TB tooth belt actuators, and ELGD-BS ball screw actuators, are based on an innovative Festo design. Festo inlaid the bearings into the aluminum extrusion and extended bearings to the full width of the axis. This design enhancement enables high loads in a compact footprint. Machine builders…

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Ontario Making It Easier to Enter Skilled Trades

May 2, 2024 New measures would make it easier for youth to get on a fast-track to well-paying careers The Ontario government is introducing new policy and legislative measures to attract more young people to the skilled trades, including adding a new apprenticeship pathway and an online job matching platform. These initiatives are designed to…

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Eplan Live from Sweden: Looking at the Practical Side of Production

May 2 2024 The new episode of Eplan L!VE is taking place under the maxim “Bringing Production to Life.” The international online event, broadcasting live from Sweden this time around, will be taking a very close look at production: system integrator Sejfo and the experts from Eplan will be presenting how the Swedish company is…

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Altivar Process: Driving Circular Economy for a Sustainable Future! | Schneider Electric

May 1, 2024 Altivar Process Drives and Schneider Sustainable Impact Program Discover how Schneider Electric is tackling environmental concerns with an end-to-end circularity model through their high power Altivar Process Drive Systems. These systems, designed with modular components, pioneer the new business model, offering up to 80% savings on resources, energy, and CO2 compared to…

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Revolutionizing EV SMT Assembly: Enhancing Quality and Efficiency with Advanced CT X-Ray Inspection

April 30, 2024 In the dynamic realm of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, ensuring the utmost quality and reliability of circuit boards is of paramount importance. Omron, a pioneering force in automaton technology, has developed the VT-X850, an innovative CT X_Ray inspection system tailored specifically for EV SMT (surface mount technology) assembly This state-of-the-art machine offers…

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ABB Co-Launches Interoperability Initiative to Unlock Industrial IoT Insights for More Efficient and Sustainable Industry

April 29, 2024 At the Hannover Messe on April 23, 2024, founding members ABB (including B&R), Capgemini, Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric (including AVEVA) and Siemens announced collaboration on a new initiative to deliver interoperability for Industrial IoT ecosystems. Hosted by the Linux Foundation and open to further interested parties, the Margo initiative draws its…