EV Innovation and Technology Conference
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EV Innovation & Technology Conference Spotlights Canada’s Strengths, Identifies Pain Points in Zero-Emission Automotive Supply Chain

The all-day event, hosted by Electric Autonomy in partnership with NGen, brought together leaders advancing electric vehicle manufacturing in Canada to discuss opportunities, challenges and map the route to maximum success February 10, 2023 Canada’s advantages in the race to develop the country’s EV economy potential are substantial, but the opportunities could “slip away” if urgent action…

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Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades is the Largest Skilled Trade Scholarship Program in Canada

Humber Helping to Train the Next Generation of Tradespeople with Support of The Schulich Foundation February 10, 2023 Recently, at Humber College’s North Campus, the Schulich Foundation announced the establishment of the Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades, Canada’s largest skilled trade scholarship program.   Recognizing a decline in the number of skilled workers in Canada,…

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OnRobot Drives Market Growth With Groundbreaking D:PLOY Platform

February 10, 2023 Delivering on its mission to break down automation barriers and bring the benefits of collaborative automation to businesses of all sizes, OnRobot has launched D:PLOY, its highly anticipated flagship platform, for worldwide availability. D:PLOY is the industry’s first automated platform for building, running, monitoring, and re-deploying collaborative applications. By automating the process of getting a…

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MDA Secures New Contract to Supply Ka-Band Multibeam Antennas for Argentina’s Arsat-Sg1 Satellite

The multibeam antennas will be built, assembled and tested at MDA’s state-of-the art high volume satellite production facility in Montreal February 9, 2023 MDA secures new contract to supply Ka-Band multibeam antennas for Argentina’s Arsat-Sg1 Satellite. MDA Ltd., a leading provider of advanced technology and services to the rapidly expanding global space industry, has announced…

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Nidec-Shimpo’s FLEXWAVE Precision Reducers are Essential for Use in Communications Satellites’ Antennas

Two FLEXWAVE reducers are used in each of the satellite’s round antennas February 9, 2023 Nidec-Shimpo Corporation announced that precision control reducers of its FLEXWAVE series have been adopted to control the antennas of communications satellites produced by Canadian artificial satellite manufacturer MDA Ltd. (“MDA”). MDA, headquartered in Ontario, Canada, manufactures and sells artificial satellites,…

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ABB Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Employers for 2023 by Forbes Magazine

February 8, 2023 Forbes magazine has released its annual ranking of Canada’s best employers for 2023 and for the eighth year, ABB is among the most recognized employers in the country. The ranking was based on a survey of more than 12,000 Canadians employed by companies and institutions with a minimum of 500 employees. Participants were asked…

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ABB Robotics Shaping Today’s and Tomorrow’s Workforce

February 8, 2023 ABB’s extensive experience and portfolio of robotic solutions assist educational institutions with the product support and training needed to incorporate robots into learning programs. More Information ABB Robotics Related Story ABB Robotics Academy Online Learning ABB’s online learning content is free of charge and can be viewed on any PC, MAC, smartphone,…

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Emerson Named ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’ for Fifth Time in 2023

Award recognizes Emerson’s leading global industrial software and IoT expertise provided through the power of Plantweb with AspenTech February 8, 2023 Global technology and software company Emerson (NYSE: EMR) has been named the IoT Breakthrough 2023 “Industrial IoT Company of the Year” for the fifth time — an honor the company also received in 2018,…

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Emerson Launches Ovation Green, a Dedicated Renewable Power Technology and Software Portfolio

Ovation Green will help producers navigate the emerging sustainable energy economy February 8, 2023 Emerson has combined its comprehensive power expertise and renewable energy capabilities into the Ovation™ Green portfolio to help power generation companies meet the needs of customers navigating the transition to green energy generation and storage. By uniting the recently acquired Mita-Teknik software and technology with…

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Proax Technologies Becomes an Authorized Distributor of Zimmer Group

February 8, 2023 Proax Technologies Ltd. is proud to announce that we are now an authorized distributor of the Zimmer Group, the market and technology leader in clamping and braking elements. Zimmer Group offers more than 4,000 variants for profile and circular shaft guides and a wide range of guide systems for all manufacturers. Zimmer Group is also…

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IIoT Academy: Plant Connectivity

February 7, 2023 Endress+Hauser expert Melissa shows connectivity options for your plant environment based on the given field network infrastructure. Connectivity scenarios apply to the following protocols: HART, PROFIBUS, WirelessHART, EtherNet/IP. More Information FieldEdge SGC200 FieldEdge SGC500 Related Product Endress+Hauser’s New Wireless IIoT Sensor Provides Tank Level Measurement from Anywhere At more than 80% of…

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Open Industry 4.0 Alliance: KUKA Appoints New Chairman of the Board

February 7, 2023 With its reorganization, the Alliance is continuing its consistent scaling course. A central component is further internationalization in order to support European industry in the global challenges surrounding the digitalization of industry. “In 2023, we will enter a new phase with the alliance,” says Dr. Christian Liedtke. “In particular, we will continue to drive…

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Cobots by UR Help Manufacturers to Overcome the Labour Shortage

February 6, 2023 Universal Robots (UR) is on the cutting edge with its industrial automation solutions, particularly collaborative robot arms (or “cobots”), which are available from Advanced Motion & Controls Ltd. A major benefit of UR cobots is their ability to fill urgent labour gaps, especially during the current international labour crisis. With worldwide industry handicapped by…

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Eplan Partner Network: Maximum Customer Benefits for the Digital Transformation

February 6, 2023 The Eplan Partner Network was founded over two years ago and around sixty companies have joined in the meantime. Strategic partners such as Phoenix Contact, Siemens and Rockwell Automation, plus technology partners – including ABB, Lapp Kabel, Wago and Weidmüller – come together under one guiding principle: providing the highest degree of…

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Ontario Launches Hydrogen Innovation Fund

Program will kickstart opportunities for hydrogen to contribute to Ontario’s clean electricity grid February 6, 2023 The Ontario government is establishing a Hydrogen Innovation Fund that will invest $15 million over the next three years to kickstart and develop opportunities for hydrogen to be integrated into Ontario’s clean electricity system, including hydrogen electricity storage. This…

AutomationDirect Voted “Best of Forsyth” for Fourth Year

February 6, 2023 Every year, our local newspaper, Forsyth County News, conducts their Readers’ Choice “Best of Forsyth” contest to decide the favorite businesses, groups and professionals in Forsyth County amongst the community. The 2023 contest included 310 categories celebrated with 2,000 business nominations, 14,500 nominations and 336,000 votes from the community to select the winners….