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Omron Announces Jeff Hall’s Appointment to Automation Alley’s Board of Directors

July 11, 2024 Jeff Hall has joined the board of directors at Automation Alley, an association aiming to boost innovation and success in Michigan’s tech and manufacturing sectors. Omron Automation has announced that Jeff Hall, a key member of our leadership team, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Automation Alley. This appointment…

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Endress+Hauser Boosts R+D Spending in 2023 by 10%, Adds Patents, Patent Applications in All Product Sectors

July 10, 2024 There is no slackening the pace of innovation at Endress+Hauser. Last year, the global measurement and automation technology firm launched 20 new products and introduced over 1,100 new device options. Customers also benefitted from new tools and improved processes. The family-owned company also filed 257 patent applications for new inventions and 723…

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Humber Students Win Gold and Silver at Skills Canada

July 9, 2024 The gold was in Mechatronics Team of Two while silver was Electronics Humber students have returned from the Skills Canada National Competition triumphant with a gold and silver medal. The annual competition gives students an opportunity to show off the skills they’ve learned in their programs as they compete against their peers from across…

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Ontario Supporting Innovation in the Life Sciences

July 8, 2024 Life Sciences Innovation Fund helping to advance homegrown medical technologies The Ontario government is investing $5.5 million to help 11 companies in the life sciences sector develop and launch made-in-Ontario health care technologies and innovations. “These investments signal our government’s continued commitment to promoting the very best of Ontario’s life sciences sector,”…

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Province Investing in Hydroelectric Energy in Eastern Ontario

July 8, 2024 Refurbishments will create 500 good-paying jobs and provide reliable, affordable and clean energy to power growth The Ontario government is expanding and refurbishing clean electricity generation by announcing support for Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) approximately $1 billion investment to refurbish eight hydroelectric generating stations in Eastern Ontario. This infrastructure program would secure…

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Ontario and Alberta Partnering to Create More Opportunities for Internationally Trained Skilled Workers

July 8, 2024 New agreement will help remove barriers to fill gaps in the skilled labour market The governments of Ontario and Alberta are supporting a framework for collaboration on international credential recognition and post-journeyperson certification. This partnership will put Canadian workers first by reducing interprovincial barriers and red tape for credential recognition and encourage…

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Ontario Added 9,800 Jobs in June, Mostly in Manufacturing

July 8, 2024 Province promoting business competitiveness and strengthening cross-border relationships to fuel job creation Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on July 5th’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed Ontario added 9,800 jobs in June, including 8,600 jobs in the manufacturing sector. “For the…

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Combined Encoder Resolution from SEW-EURODRIVE

July 4, 2024 Positioning applications can get complicated when you supplement the regular motor encoder with second encoder that reports the position. Thankfully, MOVI-C® technology combined with the latest version of MOVISUITE® (V2.50) makes the task easy. This video demonstrates “Combined encoder evaluation” using a scissor lift equipped with two encoders. More Information SEW-EURODRIVE Related…

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Siemens Announces $14M Modernization and Expansion of Drummondville Plant

July 4, 2024 Siemens Canada is investing approximately $14 million in a multi-phased modernization of its 10,400 sq m manufacturing facility located in Drummondville, Quebec, with the aim to optimize overall efficiency and capacity of the plant and position it for future growth. Plans for the facility, which has been making electrical products for the…

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FANUC Canada Opens New State-of-the-Art Automation Facility

July 3, 2024 FANUC is proud to announce the opening of its latest facility in Canada. The new Canadian facility is poised to become a hub for cutting-edge robotics technology.  FANUC, one of the leading global providers of robotics and automation solutions, is proud to announce the opening of its latest facility in Canada. This…

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MDA Space Awarded $1B Contract to Design and Deliver Canadarm3 Flight System

June 27, 2024 Follow-on contract kick-starts multi-year build phase, advances MDA Space commercial space robotics leadership position MDA Space Ltd., a trusted mission partner to the rapidly expanding global space industry, today announced that it has been awarded $1 billion from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) for the next phases of the Canadarm3 program. The…

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Enter #ANCATooloftheYear2024 to Win a Trip to Australia and AUD$10,000!

June 26, 2024 ANCA’s prestigious awards for creative trailblazing toolmakers and talented female machinists provide opportunities to seize global spotlight with outstanding designs and skills The Oscars of the cutting tool industry is back – #ANCATooloftheYear2024 is your chance to achieve global brand recognition as well as cash and a trip to Australia. With a…

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AGILOX North America Opens New Headquarters in Alpharetta, GA, and Announces the Arrival of a New CEO

June 26, 2024 AGILOX North America, a global leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling automation, is excited to announce the opening of its new North American headquarters in Alpharetta, GA. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on June 12, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion and dedication to meeting the…

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Cables and Wires for Robotics from HELUKABEL

June 20, 2024 When precision, flexibility, and durability matter most, trust HELUKABEL’s state-of-the-art robotic cables. Engineered for extreme torsion applications, their cables ensure that your robots perform seamlessly, no matter the task. Dive into a world where technology meets reliability. Power and control every movement with HELUKABEL! More Information Cables and Wires for Robotics from…

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New Peer-Reviewed Paper Validates General Fusion Code Accelerating Commercial Power Plant Design

June 19, 2204 General Fusion is advancing the design of its Magnetized Target Fusion (MTF) commercial power plant with proprietary simulation code now validated in a peer-reviewed scientific paper. General Fusion is unique in its ability to iterate nimbly. Since 2002, the company has built and tested dozens of complex prototypes. Now, it can move…

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Pick & Place with Safari Sun – Customer Story

June 19, 2024 Safari Sun implemented a custom, self-programmed 3-axis gantry system to pick apparel, resulting in increased efficiencies and process optimization. Safari Sun is a family-owned and operated apparel manufacturer. What began as a simple napkin sketch evolved into a fully custom, self-programmed 3-axis gantry solution in just eight weeks. Despite minimal Python experience,…