HPS Introduces Expanded Mini Power Centre with 480V & 600V Primary Solutions
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Hammond Power Solutions Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Assets of Micron Industries Corporation

September 24, 2024 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”) (TSX: HPS.A), a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers and power quality solutions, announced on September 23, 2024, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets relating to the operations of Micron Industries Corporation (“Micron Industries”), a company based in the United States. Micron…

Vention is proud to introduce its AI-enabled automation controller: MachineMotion AI.
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Entering the Post-PLC Era: Introducing MachineMotion AI

September 24, 2024 By Quinn Harker Vention is proud to introduce its AI-enabled automation controller: MachineMotion AI.  MachineMotion AI, powered by NVIDIA technology, is the first-of-its-kind AI-enabled automation controller. With its launch, Vention officially marks the beginning of the post-PLC era. Say goodbye to traditional custom-made control cabinets, manual integration with pigtail wires and terminal…

Festo Launches Rooftop Solar Project at Its North American Hub in Mason, Ohio
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Festo Launches Rooftop Solar Project at Its North American Hub in Mason, Ohio

Festo is launching a clean energy project at its North American Regional Service Center in Mason, OH, near Cincinnati. Roof-mounted solar panels on two of the three buildings will supply 48% of the facility’s electricity requirements – 2.6 million kilowatt hours (kWh) year round – when installation is completed next year. “Every kilowatt hour of electricity generated by sunlight at the Festo North American Regional Service Center is an additional kilowatt hour added to Duke Energy’s pool of electricity for local consumers and businesses,” said Jose Luis Esparza, Head of Non-Production Material Procurement, Festo North America.

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ABB Opens Expanded Electrical Products Manufacturing Facility in Pointe-Claire Canada

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…

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Schneider Electric Delivers Energy Management Products and Solutions in Canada

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…

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Renewable Energy, Optimally Utilized

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…

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AI in Manufacturing: The Next Era

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…

Weidmuller Canada Unveils a New Customer Experience Center and Introduces the Innovative WOW Van for the Eastern Canada Markets
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Weidmuller Canada Unveils a New Customer Experience Centre and Introduces the Innovative WOW Van for the Eastern Canada Markets

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…

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Ontario Introducing Over 35,000 Students to Careers in Skilled Trades

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…

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84% of Manufacturing Executives Anticipate a Recession by 2026, According to New CADDi Research

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…

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Siemens Xcelerator: DMG MORI, Renishaw, and Siemens are Working as Innovation Partners and Expanding Digital Offerings for Machine Tools

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…

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Humber Polytechnic Recognized with STARS Gold Rating for Sustainability Excellence

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…

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Manufacturers Are Embracing AI, Reveals Survey from Universal Robots

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,”…

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Hammond Power Solutions Awarded Top Spot in 2024 TSX30 Ranking

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…

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Vention and ABB Collaborate to Bring Cobot Automation to Small and Medium Manufacturers

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…

Introducing the Festo Certified Systems Integrator Program!
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New Festo Canada Program Helps End Users Find System Integrators for Automation Projects 

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…