August 29, 2024 Algoma Steel Group Inc., a leading Canadian producer of hot and cold rolled steel sheet and plate products, on August 28th, congratulates PUC (Transmission) LP (“PUC Transmission”) and Hydro One Sault Ste. Marie LP (“Hydro One”) on each obtaining authorization pursuant to the Ontario Energy Board Act to construct a new 230kV…
August 29, 2024 The pioneer of collaborative robotics is set to unveil a new AI-powered machine tending solution at IMTS, enabling faster batch changeovers by eliminating the need for fixtures. Additionally, the company will showcase advanced cobot applications for welding, finishing, part feeding, and laser marking. When Universal Robots (UR) recently surveyed 1,200 manufacturers across…
August 28, 2024 Softing Inc., a leading global provider of products for automation, IT networks and automotive electronics, has released its tManager® industrial PC (IPC), which extends the tManager portfolio offering, providing a solution to users that don’t have a spare PLC slot and to Siemens PLC users that either don’t have Rockwell PLCs or…
August 28, 2024 Softing IT Networks, the innovation leader of Ethernet cable certification testing, Ethernet speed performance testing and Ethernet infrastructure testing just extended its tester portfolio to include the CableMaster PoE. This dedicated power over Ethernet (PoE) cable tester extends the CableMaster product series which includes the CableMaster 210 wiremapper. The CableMaster FO is…
August 28, 2024 Hirebotics, Universal Robots Global OEM of the Year, to Showcase Advanced Collaborative Robot Welding Features at IMTS 2024 Hirebotics, a leader in collaborative robots for metal fabrication, is thrilled to announce its participation in the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024, September 9-14 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Hirebotics was recently awarded Global…
August 28, 2024 Procurement will ensure long-term affordability as electricity demand forecasts to rise 60 per cent by 2050 The Ontario government is launching the largest competitive energy procurement in the province’s history, focused on generating affordable electricity for families and businesses. This builds on the province’s plan to procure up to 5,000 megawatts (MW)…
August 28, 2024 Sandvik Coromant is united with its customers and partners in a pursuit of innovation and improvements The new brand identity reflects the commitment to innovation and sustainable progress. Integral to the new identity is a mindset called manufacturing wellness, which is highlighting the value of shaping resilient, thriving, sustainable manufacturers that positively impact…
August 27, 2024 Siemens Smart Infrastructure, through its German subsidiary Alpha Verteilertechnik, has launched the latest addition to its line of sustainable electrical products. Now, besides conventional control cabinets, customers globally can purchase its SIVACON 8MF1 industrial control cabinet series, made with 100 percent scrap metal sourced from reputable suppliers in Europe and manufactured using…
August 27, 2024 ABB has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Födisch Group, a leading developer of advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. The acquisition enhances ABB’s offering in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) and bolsters its competitiveness in technology and innovation. Through the acquisition, ABB will…
August 27, 2024 Modern electrical systems rely heavily on contactors, to regulate and control power distribution in a variety of applications as they are essential to many operations, such as turning on lights in high-rise buildings, automating processes in state-of-the-art facilities, or starting motors in manufacturing plants. Contactors are electrically controlled switches used to switch an…
August 27, 2024 ABB has announced its first instrumentation product with an Environmental Product Declaration, demonstrating its continued commitment to circularity and sustainability. The PGS300, an all-rounder gauge pressure transmitter, is used for measuring liquid, gas and steam pressure, and is key for the safety and efficiency in industries such as chemicals, oil & gas,…
August 26, 2024 Canada’s auto manufacturing industry directly supports over 125,000 good-paying Canadian jobs, many of which are unionized, and our electric vehicle (EV) supply chain potential is ranked first in the world. Similarly, Canada’s steel and aluminum sectors support over 130,000 jobs across the country. However, Canadian auto workers and the auto sector currently…
August 26, 2024 CE marking in accordance with current requirements, from a one-stop shop Pilz uses their proven expertise and comprehensive service to support you during the CE marking process. This is required for new or modified machinery being imported or put into service in the EU. Manufacturers have been obliged to carry out a…
August 21, 2024 Remote monitoring, diagnostics, and debugging is now possible across complete industrial cells, thanks to powerful new PLC functionality built into the company’s flagship ‘Olis’ solution. Olis Robotics will launch the world’s most comprehensive remote diagnostics solution for industrial automation cells at IMTS 2024 in Chicago, September 9-14, following the addition of powerful…
August 21, 2024 Employer-led training program trains and up-skills workers in St. Catharines, Hamilton and Thunder Bay The Ontario government is investing $10 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream with Ontario Shipyards Inc. to train and upskill workers for careers in the shipbuilding and repair sector. This is part of the government’s up…
August 21, 2024 Expansion projects by two companies will create 70 new, good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming over $37 million in investments from two Kingston-based companies, strengthening local manufacturing and driving economic growth in the region. IPG Photonics Inc., a manufacturer of optical sensors and software, is investing more than $21 million to…
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Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
