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Investigating SMRs Role in Decarbonizing Cement Production –University of Waterloo Student Puts Proprietary CNL Tool to the Test

January 29, 2025 Research collaboration spotlights the impact small modular reactors could make in minimizing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in cement production processes Could small modular reactors (SMRs) help decarbonize cement production in Canada? It’s a question Christina Mohan, Chemical Engineering alumni, University of Waterloo, addressed as part of her fourth-year studies. Leveraging her learning…

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Province Investing $100 Million in Job Training to Protect Ontario Workers

January 27, 2025 Latest Skills Development Fund investment will support workers in the face of tariff threats The Ontario government is stepping up to protect Ontario workers in the face of potential American tariffs on Canadian goods by investing an additional $100 million in the province’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream, bringing the total…

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Omron to Support Engineering Education with Donation to Southeast Missouri State University

January 27, 2025 Omron furthers its commitment to education and community impact by empowering future innovators at SEMO. The Omron Foundation reinforced its commitment to fostering educational excellence through a donation to Southeast Missouri State University. This initiative equips the Department of Engineering and Technology with Omron automation technology and enhances the engineering program by…

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Omron Announces ATS Corporation as a Certified Systems Integrator Partner

January 27, 2025 ATS Corporation Partners with Omron as Certified Systems Integrator Omron has welcomed ATS Corporation (ATS) as the newest partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, ATS is a global automation and technology company supporting customers across various industries, including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, Energy, Consumer Products,…

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NETCO Secures Millions in Funding for Advanced Training

January 24, 2025 The National Electrical Trade Council (NETCO) is thrilled to unveil a groundbreaking Virtual Reality Training Program set to revolutionize apprenticeship training across Canada. With an investment totalling nearly $4.5 million dollars over the next 4.5 years, the NETCO Virtual is the New Reality Training program will showcase cutting-edge technology and innovation, elevating…

Schneider Electric Named The World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for a Second Time
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Schneider Electric Named The World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for a Second Time

January 24, 2025 Schneider Electric Named The World’s Most Sustainable Corporation for a Second Time Schneider Electric has been named the World’s Most Sustainable Corporation 2025 by Corporate Knights and is the only company to rank first in the Global 100 twice. Schneider Electric previously topped this annual list of the most sustainable publicly listed companies, generating…

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HVAC: A Cool Career Choice for a Greener Future

January 24, 2025 HVAC: A Cool Career Choice for a Greener Future The Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning industry is not only a major player in the energy efficiency sector but also a significant job creator across North America. As the demand for energy-efficient solutions continues to grow, so too does the need for skilled…

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AI Salon Launches Montréal Chapter to Reignite Québec’s AI Startup Ecosystem

January 21, 2025 AI Salon Launches Montréal Chapter to Reignite Québec’s AI Startup Ecosystem AI Salon, a global network of AI-focused communities active in over 40 cities, proudly announces the launch of its Montréal Chapter. Co-founded by Nicholas Nadeau, Claude Théoret, Sylvain Carle and Innovobot, with Michel Dubois as a strategic advisor, this initiative aims to reignite momentum, trigger collaboration, and connect…

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Festo Celebrates its Centenary – 100 Years in Motion!

January 21, 2025 Innovation and Responsibility – Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Creating added value for customers through innovation has been the driving force behind the family-owned company from the very beginning and remains the key to Festo’s success today. With its constant determination to make people’s work easier and thus increase efficiency, Festo has shaped an…

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Omron Announces FlexLink as Certified Systems Integrator Partner

January 21, 2025 FlexLink has joined forces with Omron as their latest Certified Systems Integrator. Omron has welcomed FlexLink as the newest partner in its System Integrator program. Headquartered in Allentown, PA, FlexLink is a global company supporting customers across various industries, including Food & Beverage and Life Sciences. FlexLink has collaborated with Omron to…

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Matthias Lapp Focuses on Role as CEO, Michael Seddig Heads EMEA Region

January 16, 2025 LAPP strengthens global and regional management Going forward, Matthias Lapp will devote his full attention to his duties as CEO of LAPP Group: He will hand over his role as CEO of the important EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa) to Michael Seddig with effect from April 1, 2025. Seddig has been…

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ABB Expands Residential Energy Management Portfolio in North America with Lumin Acquisition

January 14, 2025 ABB announced on January 14 the acquisition of Lumin, a U.S.-based pioneer and leading provider of responsive energy management systems, to expand its home energy management capabilities in the North American residential sector. The acquisition follows a strategic minority investment by ABB into the company in 2023. Financial terms of the transaction…

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Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can to Strengthen Security on Both Sides of the Border

January 14, 2025 Province’s strategic capabilities can enhance protection of land, air, Arctic and water On January 14, Premier Doug Ford outlined Ontario’s plan to strengthen security on land, water and in the air along the Canada-U.S. border, including protecting Arctic sovereignty, as a key component of Fortress Am-Can, a renewed strategic alliance between Canada…

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Ontario Building Fortress Am-Can by Accelerating Strategic Resource Development

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…

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Rockwell Automation Names Paolo Butti Regional President Global Industries

January 9, 2025 Rockwell Automation Names Paolo Butti Regional President Global Industries Rockwell Automation, one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced that Paolo Butti has been named regional president, Global Industries, effective immediately (as of December 17, 2024). Butti will report to Scott Genereux, SVP and Chief…

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Strategic Partnership Launched: SICK and Endress+Hauser Join Forces in Process Automation

January 7, 2025 SICK and Endress+Hauser are bringing their strategic partnership in process automation to life: SICK’s advanced gas analysis and flow measurement technology is now an integral part of Endress+Hauser’s comprehensive instrumentation portfolio. The collaboration is designed to offer customers in the process industry enhanced support in increasing plant efficiency, protecting the environment and…