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Ontario Helping More Students Enter the Skilled Trades Faster

Grade 11 students can soon apprentice full-time and still earn their high-school diploma March 8, 2023 The Ontario government is preparing young people for in-demand and well-paying careers by allowing students in grade 11 to transition to a full-time, skilled trades apprenticeship program. Upon receiving their Certificate of Apprenticeship, these young workers can apply for…

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Siemens Mobility to Invest $220 Million into North Carolina Rail Manufacturing Facility

Siemens Mobility will fulfil the growing demand for passenger rail in America by producing some of the most innovative and sustainable passenger trains in the North American market March 8, 2023 Siemens Mobility, one of the Unites States’ largest passenger rolling stock manufacturer, will expand its manufacturing footprint by building a $220 million advanced manufacturing…

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VIA Rail’s New Corridor Fleet Fact Sheet. Powered by Siemens Charger Locomotives

March 8, 2023 Performance Safety Accessibility Performance and Capacity *While the new corridor fleet is able to travel at a speed of up to 201 km/h the current maximum speed allowed for passenger trains in Canada, which is determined by the Class of Track on which these trains operate, is 160km/h (100mph). Passenger Comfort along…

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New Regional Logistics Hub for Endress+Hauser

New logistics hub a 48,000 square-foot facility in Indianapolis, Indiana will allow the company to streamline the shipping of products through a global network March 7, 2023 Endress+Hauser has announced the opening of a new 48,000 square-foot Indianapolis, Indiana-based regional logistics hub, marking a further milestone in the company’s project aimed to boost the fulfillment…

2022 Results: Conference Call and Webcast Notification for HPS Fourth Quarter and Year End

2022 Results: Conference Call and Webcast Notification for HPS Fourth Quarter and Year End

March 7, 2023 Hammond Power Solutions Inc. announced that it will release its financial results for the Fourth Quarter and Year ended December 31, 2022 on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, after markets close. Following the release of its financial results, HPS will hold a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 9:00…

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HPS Free Webinar – Liquid vs Dry-type Transformer Technologies

March 6, 2023 In this IEEE Continuing Education Credit course, attendees will learn the difference between liquid cooled vs. dry-type transformer technologies. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the benefits of both transformers concerning switchgear applications. Session Date & Time: March 16, 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST Duration: 1 hour including Q&A An IEEE…

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Siemens Canada: Automate The Future Tour 2023 Register Today

March 3, 2023 This cross-Canada tour showcases the latest in manufacturing and process technologies. Automate the Future 2023 will let you explore all aspects of factory automation, motion, and process automation– from the hardware and software that drive it, the newest technologies, and fully-integrated solutions – that can transform your operations to win in this highly…

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Logistics Industry | Fully Autonomous RFID-based Inventory System Uses OMRON Mobile Robots

March 3, 2023 How did Omron’s autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) help smart inventory solutions provider T&W Operations eliminate manual and forklift-dependent processes in their fully autonomous RFID inventory system? Watch this video to learn about the game-changing Omron AMR technology that incorporates dynamic mapping capabilities and a mobile base that can safely carry heavy payloads…

Functional Safety Standards: Current Transition and Harmonization Periods

sMarch 2, 2023  ISO 13849 and IEC 62061 Functional safety describes the part of a system’s safety that depends on the correct function of the safety-related control system. Generally speaking safety also depends on other risk-reducing measures, which are examined in accordance with EN ISO 12100. E-STOPs, safety gates, light curtains or speed monitoring are…

SCHUNK Stands Hand in hand on Important Topics such as Digitalization and Sustainability

March 2, 2023 When international companies get together at the world’s leading trade show in Hanover from April 17 to 21, 2023, they will all be setting their own priorities – and yet they will have one thing in common: they are currently facing major tasks that require a profound rethinking. In addition to urgent…

UL Solutions New Approach to Cybersecurity in Automotive Industry: Integrating Functional Safety and Cybersecurity Teams

March 2, 2023 UL Solutions is leveraging its collective expertise to drive innovation in automotive safety by combining members of its functional safety and cybersecurity teams to enable a more holistic approach to testing, inspection and certification for automotive safety. This new interdisciplinary team provides a well-rounded approach to addressing advanced mobility technologies. As safety,…

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Siemens Named in the Visionaries Quadrant of the 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global Industrial IoT Platforms 

March 1, 2023 Gartner named Siemens a Visionary in its 2022 Magic Quadrant™ for Global Industrial IoT platforms[1]. Gartner delivers actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams. Its expert guidance and tools enable faster, smarter decisions and stronger performance on an organization’s most critical priorities. A Gartner Magic Quadrant is a culmination of research…

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Rockwell Automation Announces Acquisition of Knowledge Lens

Acquisition of Knowledge Lens to accelerate Rockwell’s delivery of Industrial AI solutions to manufacturers globally Rockwell Automation, Inc., among the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced that it has acquired Knowledge Lens. Based in Bengaluru, India, Knowledge Lens is a services and solutions provider that delivers actionable business insights from…

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Algoma Steel Installs First Structural Columns for Electric Arc Steel Shop

Ontario Premier Ford Commemorates Project Milestone February 24, 2023 Algoma Steel Group Inc. has announced that the Company installed the first structural steel columns this week at its electric arc steelmaking facility (‘EAF’) in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada and Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited the site to commemorate the project milestone. Algoma’s EAF project…

NGen Celebrates Additional $177 Million Investment from Government of Canada

NGen Celebrates Additional $177 Million Investment from Government of Canada

February 23, 2023 Advanced Manufacturing Cluster to launch new calls for project proposals with renewed funding Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), the industry-led organization behind Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing is pleased to announce an investment of $177 Million from the Government of Canada. Budget 2022 confirmed Canada’s commitment to the clusters, with an…