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BWXT Enters Agreement to Acquire Kinectrics, a Leading Service Provider to the Global Nuclear Market

January 29, 2025 BWX Technologies, Inc. recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kinectrics, Inc., for approximately US$525 million, including assumption of Kinectrics’ net pension and debt liabilities, and estimated transaction expenses. Kinectrics is a leader in providing lifecycle management services for the global nuclear power and transmission and distribution markets,…

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Ontario Exploring New Nuclear Energy Generation in Port Hope

January 28, 2025 Province engaging with municipality and Williams Treaties First Nations to produce affordable energy to meet soaring demand The Ontario government has asked Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to explore opportunities for new nuclear energy generation at their Wesleyville site, following expressions of interest from the Municipality of Port Hope and the Williams Treaties…

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Ontario Welcomes More Than $1 Billion Investment to Strengthen Automotive Supply Chain

January 28, 2025 Linamar Corporation’s expansion will create more than 2,300 new jobs across the province The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of more than $1 billion from Linamar Corporation, a leading Ontario-based auto parts manufacturer, to expand its existing operations across the province. The investment is expected to create more than 2,300 good-paying…

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From Small Lab to Global Additive Manufacturing Powerhouse

January 28, 2025 Waterloo’s MSAM Lab is increasing capacity for research, training and partnerships to meet growing demands in the field of advanced manufacturing By Darren McAlmont, University Relations In 2004, the Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing (MSAM) Lab at the University of Waterloo was a small, 150 square foot, windowless space. Today, it has expanded to…

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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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ABB Robotics Names T-Robotics and Mbodi as AI Startup Challenge Winners

January 24, 2025 ABB Robotics recently declared T-Robotics and Mbodi the winners of its 2024 ABB Robotics AI Startup Challenge, marking a significant milestone in advancing artificial intelligence solutions for industrial robotics. Selected from over 100 global applicants, these pioneering startups will help transform how industrial robots understand, learn, and adapt to complex manufacturing environments…

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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 annual…

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Province Investing in Hydroelectric Energy Across Northern Ontario

January 24, 2025 Refurbishments will create 1,000 good-paying jobs and provide reliable, affordable and clean energy to power growth The Ontario government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to refurbish and expand hydroelectric generating stations across Northern Ontario. The $2 billion investment will secure up to 830 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity generation, equivalent…

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One Equity Partners Completes Investment in Comau, an Italian Industrial Automation Leader

January 24, 2025 One Equity Partners Completes Investment in Comau, an Italian Industrial Automation Leader One Equity Partners (“OEP”), a middle market private equity firm, have announced that it has completed a majority investment in Comau S.p.A. (“Comau”), making Stellantis an active minority shareholder. Comau is a global technology company specializing in industrial automation and advanced robotics. As…

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A New Era for Nuclear Energy Beckons as Projects, Policies and Investments Increase

January 24, 2025 Nuclear power is set to reach a new record in 2025 and can improve energy security as electricity demand accelerates – but costs, project overruns and financing must be addressed Renewed momentum behind nuclear energy has the potential to open a new era for the secure and clean power source as demand…

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Ontario Advancing Plan to Refurbish Pickering Nuclear Generating Station

January 23, 2025 Thirty-year extension would create thousands of jobs and low-cost emissions-free power The Ontario government has approved Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to proceed with the Project Definition Phase, the next step toward refurbishing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units to secure more power and create thousands of jobs across the province. As…

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CSA Awards QEYnet Space Technology Demonstration Mission

January 22, 2025 You can’t be in the business of Satellite Quantum Communications without going to space…. QEYnet is beyond thrilled to finally share that, thanks to the continuing support of the Canadian Space Agency | Agence spatiale canadienne, they will soon carry out an orbital demonstration of their space-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology….

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Developing Space Technology to Safeguard Canadian Data Against Cyberattacks

January 22, 2025 Developing Space Technology to Safeguard Canadian Data Against Cyberattacks In the era of online banking, smart phones, and cloud networks that store large amounts of personal information, reliable data encryption is essential. To advance the development of technology that could guarantee the privacy of Canada’s public, private, and commercial data, the Canadian…

Festo Celebrates its Centenary – 100 Years in Motion!
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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…