January 15, 2025 $7 million investment boosting research, development and commercialization of innovative critical mineral technologies The Ontario government is investing over $7 million in 17 projects to accelerate research, development and commercialization of innovative technologies to help the province meet the increasing global demand for critical minerals needed to manufacture batteries and electric vehicles. The…
January 14, 2025 By Sachin Jari, General Manager Mining North America, Process Industries, ABB Inc. New findings suggest strong near-term investment interest in mine electrification among North American companies Several months ago, I attended my fourth MINExpo International and couldn’t help but smile (somewhat righteously) at the overwhelming presence of attendees evaluating the latest ideas…
January 13, 2025 Province’s critical minerals can power prosperity and security on both sides of the border On January 13, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s plan to accelerate strategic resource development, including Ontario’s critical minerals in the Ring of Fire region, to build Fortress Am-Can, a renewed strategic alliance between Canada and the United States…
November 19, 2024 Higher resolution opens possibilities in new application areas POSITAL has enhanced its IXARC family of incremental magnetic encoders, increasing the maximum resolution to 32,768 pulses per revolution (PPR). This upgrade includes new phasing options, offering a choice of wider index (Z) pulses, making it easier to replicate the features of older encoders…
November 11, 2024 Portable PC- and EtherCAT-based controls for in situ heat treatment Heat treatment is traditionally used in the welding of pipelines to influence the material properties through controlled heating and cooling. A Canadian system integrator was looking for a flexible, compact system solution for controlling and documenting this process. With the space-saving EtherCAT Terminals and Industrial…
November 6, 2024 ABB announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase Aurora Motors. This acquisition provides a well-regarded product portfolio, a longstanding customer base in 30 countries and an experienced customer-centered sales structure, as well as solid partnerships with strategic suppliers. Aurora Motors is a $4 million U.S. Vertical Pump Motors provider, with engineering…
October 21, 2024 Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) brand Pioneer Pump® has broadened its product portfolio with the launch of the Minetuff® Series Electric Submersible Pumps. Minetuff is the first electric submersible product from Pioneer Pump, allowing the brand to provide its customers with more dewatering options that deliver proven reliability and performance. The…
September 26, 2024 Nouveau Monde Graphite has awarded ABB a contract to supply, construct and commission the 120kV substation for its Phase-2 Matawinie Mine in the province of Quebec, Canada, as part of the construction preparation for the establishment of a 103,000 tons per annum graphite mining and concentrator complex. Located 120 km north of…
September 26, 2024 ABB has signed a joint development agreement with US company Energy Control Technologies (ECT) to co-design and deliver an integrated turbomachinery controls solution which can be configured, operated and maintained within the ABB Ability™ System 800xA® distributed control system (DCS). The ABB-ECT Integrated Compressor Controls (ICC) with Integrated Control Safety System (ICSS) offers…
August 19, 2024 When the name SEW-Eurodrive is mentioned, one of the first things people are quick to mention is “electric motors”. That is right, as electric motors formed the beginnings of their company. In the meantime, however, the SEW-Eurodrive name stands for much more, and their range of products and services has grown significantly….
August 14, 2024 Innovation is the primary catalyst for ABB and Komatsu to help the industry reach carbon reduction goals ABB and Komatsu are developing innovative solutions such as fully electrified mining machinery and advanced energy management systems. Innovation is the primary catalyst for ABB and Komatsu to help the industry reach carbon reduction goals….
August 14, 2024 The mining industry is striving to close the gap in demand for copper driven by the energy transition, while simultaneously wrangling the challenge of decarbonizing their own operations. Currently, anticipated mine supply from announced projects is expected to meet only 70 percent of copper requirements by 2035[1]. Net zero emission haul trucks…
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…
August 6, 2024 By Krystie Johnston SEW-Eurodrive specializes in custom, scalable drive solutions that focus on meeting the needs of customers today – and into the future. SEW-Eurodrive’s decentralized variable frequency drives combine power, communications, integration, and support all-in-one, saving you time and money. They have this and so much more to offer. SEW-Eurodrive has…
July 8, 2024 igus® announces its iComm Box communication module, which enables users to integrate igus® i.Sense sensors into its superwise condition monitoring service. Using advanced algorithms, this all-in-one system collects machine data in real-time, displaying the information on an intuitive dashboard and allowing users to make informed, proactive decisions about component maintenance and service life. The iComm Box extends the…
May 13, 2024 MAXOLUTION® System Solutions from SEW-EURODRIVE Focus on growing your business, and let SEW-EURODRIVE deal with the integration of Smart Technology. Get ready for the MAXOLUTION® All-in-one Solution and make the shift to an intelligent, highly efficient, advanced manufacturing process that is industry 4.0 ready! MAXOLUTION® from SEW-EURODRIVE delivers tailor-made system solutions with a…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
