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Ontario Appoints New CEO for Skilled Trades Ontario

November 6, 2024 Province thanks outgoing CEO Melissa Young for her leadership in standing up the Agency The Ontario government is appointing Candice White as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Skilled Trades Ontario (STO), effective November 25, 2024. Ms. White will continue to deliver on STO’s mandate to grow Ontario’s skilled trades workforce,…

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ABB Announces the Acquisition of Aurora Motors

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…

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Humber Polytechnic and Siemens Canada’s Net Zero Classroom

Named to Canada’s Clean50 Top Projects for 2025 November 6, 2024 Hands-on opportunities prepare learners for a low-carbon future Building on their long-standing, deep strategic partnership, Humber Polytechnic and Siemens Canada have earned national recognition with a Canada’s Clean50 Top Project Award for their innovative collaboration on a Net Zero Classroom. This award celebrates the…

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Festo’s New OVPN Multi-Stage Vacuum Generator Delivers a Ninefold Suction Flow Rate Increase Over Single-Stage Generators

November 5, 2024 Festo has expanded its vacuum generation solutions to include, for the first time, a multistage generator and a multistage cartridge. These new pneumatic vacuum components offer exceptional performance on porous materials, such as paper and corrugated board. The OVPN multistage vacuum generator and the OASP vacuum generator cartridge are ideal for such…

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From Endress+Hauser, 24/7 Digital, Plant-Wide Health Monitoring for Rockwell Systems Optimizes Workflows and Processes

November 5, 2024 Endress+Hauser’s Asset Health Monitoring Solution–Rockwell Edition, now available for installation, provides operators with a centralized, digital overview of plant-wide device health to avoid unscheduled shutdowns and accelerate troubleshooting. It not only presents early visibility of problematic devices but distinguishes itself by adding likely causes and remedies to such a report so problems…

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ABB and NIEDAX Group Announce the Completion of Their Joint Venture with the Incorporation of Abnex Inc.

November 4, 2024 ABB has completed its previously announced 50-50 joint venture with Niedax Group ABB has completed its previously announced 50-50 joint venture with Niedax Group. The Abnex Inc. joint venture will diversify solutions and drive opportunities in the growing North American cable management market. Integrating ABB’s Installation Products division’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities into Niedax Group will…

Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Power Economic Prosperity in Canada and the United States
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Premier Ford Calls for Stronger Economic Ties with U.S. ahead of this Week’s Elections

November 4, 2024 Premier Ford calls for stronger economic ties with U.S. ahead of this week’s elections. Premier Doug Ford issued the following statement on November 4, ahead of the United States elections on Tuesday, November 5: “As Americans prepare to vote in this week’s elections, it’s more important than ever to preserve and build…

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AIMS Connect: Your First Step to Integrated Manufacturing Provides Efficiency Gains of 20%, Increasing Productivity in Tool Production

November 1, 2024 ANCA’s innovative job management and production control software improves quality and reduces cost for tool manufacturers ANCA CNC Machines, a world leader in CNC grinding technology, announces the launch of AIMS Connect, a job management and production control software designed to benefit tool manufacturing by optimizing processes, enhancing quality, and reducing costs….

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Festo Introduces VTUX, Its New Flagship Valve Terminal for Today and Tomorrow

November 1, 2024 Festo, which launched the world’s first valve terminal over 35 years ago and has continually been the leading developer of the concept, has introduced its groundbreaking new flagship terminal, the VTUX. The VTUX platform can serve as I/O, remote I/O, and decentralized I/O. These compact and rugged IP65/67-rated terminals can be located anywhere…

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Siemens Releases Industrial 5G Router in U.S. Market

November 1, 2024 The Scalance MUM856-1 – the first industrial 5G router from Siemens – is now available for the U.S. market. The device connects local industrial applications to public 5G and 4G (LTE) mobile wireless networks. The router can be used to remotely monitor and service plants, machines, control elements and other industrial devices…

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ABB Opens New $100 Million Campus in Wisconsin

October 31, 2024 ABB has began the phased opening of a new $100 million campus in New Berlin, Wisconsin to increase U.S. production capacity of industrial electric drives and service to fully meet Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements. ABB employees, elected officials, education leaders, and media gathered for a ribbon cutting event to…

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ABB Underscores Focus on Electrification and Automation with New Brand Positioning and Tagline ‘Engineered to Outrun’

October 31, 2024 ABB introduces new brand positioning “We help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner” underpinning the next phase of the company’s development as a leader in electrification and automation following its successful transformation period. It articulates what ABB wants to be known for in the minds of its customers.  The new brand positioning…

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Adjustable Spot Cooler Provides Precise Industrial Cooling

October 30, 2024 Adjustable Spot Cooler Provides Precise Industrial Cooling EXAIR’s Adjustable Spot Cooler System offers a low-cost, reliable, and maintenance-free solution for industrial spot cooling needs. Designed to address a wide range of cooling challenges, this tool offers precision control, versatility, and ease of use for a variety of applications including milling, machining, soldering,…

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POSITAL Upgrades Acceleration-Compensated Dynamic TILTIX Inclinometers

October 30, 2024 POSITAL has upgraded its Dynamic TILTIX inclinometers (tilt sensors) with enhanced signal processing algorithms, significantly improving their ability to provide accurate tilt measurements under challenging dynamic conditions. While the previous generation of dynamic inclinometers has been successfully used in many applications, the new algorithms offer more reliable performance in complex multi-axis dynamic…

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Advanced Barcode Technology for Traceability 4.0 and Supply Chain Precision

October 30, 2024 Omron is a market leader in barcode verification and compliance solutions. In an era where efficiency and accuracy are paramount, the latest advancements in barcode technology are setting new standards for seamless traceability. With enhanced imaging capabilities and adaptive lighting, these innovative solutions are designed to tackle the most challenging conditions in…

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Canadian Centre for Cyber Security Releases National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026

October 30, 2024 The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre) has released its National Cyber Threat Assessment 2025-2026 (NCTA 2025-2026). As with previous assessments, it provides a snapshot of cyber threats affecting Canada and Canadians and forecasts how they may evolve in the coming years. The Cyber Centre’s flagship report helps build Canada’s resilience…