September 16, 2024 ABB’s Installation Products Division in Canada opened its newly expanded electrification products manufacturing facility in Pointe-Claire, Quebec on September 16, 2024. In addition to nearly doubling the size of the facility, ABB’s US$12 million investment creates 40 full-time jobs and doubles production capacity to help meet growing demand for electrical solutions used…
September 13, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Canada is undergoing an energy transition to become more sustainable, reduce emissions, and reach net zero targets. Wiser Energy from Schneider Electric is an integral Energy Management System that monitors devices and energy usage in real-time, helping you use electrical energy more wisely in your building. Buildings are the…
September 13, 2024 With the expansion of new and renewable energy, sufficient production is not the only challenge. This energy also needs to be stored. Users will, naturally, want to use the electricity created from solar, wind, or hydropower, even when the specific sources aren’t exactly accessible. Battery storage systems offer a solution for this…
Manufacturing in AI is leading the way into the future; join and be a part of the next era September 13, 2024 Purpose. Barrett Centre For Technology Innovation. Join the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation and their consortium partners for an exiting exploration of AI’s impact on Manufacturing! Dive into the challenges and opportunities of…
September 12, 2024 Weidmuller Canada proudly opens its new Customer Experience Centre at its headquarters in Markham, Ontario on September 12, 2024 Weidmuller Canada proudly opens its new Customer Experience Centre at its headquarters in Markham, Ontario on September 12, 2024. This state-of-the-art 600 sq. ft. facility is designed to provide customers and distribution partners…
September 12, 2024 Expansion of career fairs to 15 cities giving next generation of workers hands-on exposure to the trades The Ontario government is expanding its successful Level Up! skilled trades career fairs to more cities this fall, introducing over 35,000 students to exciting, in-demand careers in the trades. For the third year in a row, these…
September 11, 2024 While nearly half (49%) of U.S. manufacturers expect a recession to hit in 2025 and an overwhelming majority (84%) think it will happen within the next two years, most are overlooking straight-forward opportunities to lower their costs and drive profitability ahead of a down market, according to new research conducted and released on September…
September 11, 2024 Siemens is consistently expanding its ecosystem for the machine tool industry. Together with its partners DMG MORI and Renishaw, the technology company is presenting new offerings as part of Siemens Xcelerator. With a focus on scalability and high flexibility, there are now even more intelligent machining applications for CNC users that seamlessly…
September 11, 2024 Building Brilliance: Humber ranks first among all North American peers Humber Polytechnic’s leadership continues to shine as it holds its STARS Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), reflecting ongoing excellence in sustainability. The STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) program measures and promotes…
September 11, 2024 Universal Robots (UR), the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, recently asked 1,200 manufacturers across North America and Europe how they use technology and how they plan to invest for the future. In the survey more than 50% responded that they already harness artificial intelligence and machine learning in their production. “AI isn’t just hype,”…
September 11, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”) (TSX: HPS.A) a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, announced the recognition as the top-performing company in the 2024 TSX30 ranking, highlighting the top-performing companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange. “Being named the top company in the 2024 TSX30 underscores the commitment from our…
September 10, 2024 The cloud robotics company welcomes ABB as part of its Manufacturing Automation Platform. Vention, the company behind the cloud-based Manufacturing Automation Platform (MAP), is proud to announce its collaboration with ABB Robotics, confirming the compatibility between the Vention Manufacturing Automation Platform and ABB GoFa™ cobot family. Clients of Vention and ABB will benefit…
September 10, 2024 New Festo Canada Program Helps End Users Find System Integrators for Automation Projects For end users wanting to incorporate more automation in their operations but lacking the in-house capability to make it happen, Festo Canada has a solution to overcome that barrier. The company’s new Certified System Integrator Program will match an…
September 10, 2024 Manufacturing USMCA-compliant conduit for over 35 years Champion Fiberglass is committed to manufacturing quality, made in North America products that satisfy USMCA trade requirements The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is designed to strengthen North American manufacturing and promote mutually beneficial trade. This agreement aims to create more balanced, reciprocal trade relationships that…
September 6, 2024 The Rethink Ryder AMR line includes a model for light- to medium-weight payloads up to 550 kg and another for heavy payloads up to 1400 kg. With a renewed vision that aims to seamlessly integrate advanced robotics into manufacturing and logistics environments, Rethink Robotics announces the Rethink Ryder line of AMRs at…
September 6, 2024 The Rethink Riser mobile manipulator robot (MMR) allows a single AMR to serve multiple stationary cobot applications. Announcing a major relaunch and rebranding, Rethink Robotics returns to IMTS, unveiling a full portfolio of new robotics products, including seven Rethink Reacher cobots, its Rethink Ryder AMR line, and the Rethink Riser MMR. Combining…
This project is funded [in part] by the Government of Canada.
Ce projet est financé [en partie] par le gouvernement du Canada.
