November 28, 2024 Hitachi Rail’s expansion will create 100 new jobs and boost local economy The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $100 million by Hitachi Rail, a leader in the global transportation ecosystem, to expand their Toronto operations and upgrade their world-leading communication-based train control (CBTC) signalling technology. The investment will enable…
November 26, 2024 By Tanya Proietti, Marketing Communications & ASI Sales Program Manager – Int. Subsidiaries In a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, FANUC unveiled its new Canadian Headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario to industry partners, customers and media on November 21. The new facility, which will serve as a hub for cutting-edge robotics technology, hosted…
November 12, 2024 Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced the expansion of its newest global Innovation Center near Montreal in Brossard, Quebec less than a year after its opening. After developing cutting-edge software in the region for nearly 40 years, last year the company announced its Innovation Center focused on the research and development…
Named to Canada’s Clean50 Top Projects for 2025 November 6, 2024 Hands-on opportunities prepare learners for a low-carbon future Building on their long-standing, deep strategic partnership, Humber Polytechnic and Siemens Canada have earned national recognition with a Canada’s Clean50 Top Project Award for their innovative collaboration on a Net Zero Classroom. This award celebrates the…
October 31, 2024 ABB has began the phased opening of a new $100 million campus in New Berlin, Wisconsin to increase U.S. production capacity of industrial electric drives and service to fully meet Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements. ABB employees, elected officials, education leaders, and media gathered for a ribbon cutting event to…
October 18, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Smart manufacturing faces a myriad of challenges: a shortage of skilled labour. supply chain issues, and technological advancements that, for companies who cannot keep pace, threaten a competitive edge. Solving these problems today, and into the future, is critical to ensure the success of the industry. Empowering the next…
October 17, 2024 To address critical workforce shortages, BlueForge Alliance and Learning Blade Launch New Submarine Manufacturing Curriculum Learning Blade, a STEM career exploration platform for grades 5–9, has announced the launch of a new mission, “Beneath the Waves: Building Submarines” in an effort to address critical workforce shortages. The manufacturing and engineering-focused curriculum is…
October 17, 2024 The $9.5 million expansion adds 16,000 square feet of classroom space plus new labs and studios By Chris Clay on October 11, 2024 Humber Polytechnic is meeting the needs of the changing and in-demand skilled trades industry with the expansion and renovation of the Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology. The $9.5 million expansion has added…
September 9, 2024 Festo promotes many facets of the 62 competitions at the 47th WorldSkills Championships The Olympic Games in Paris are over – now another French metropolis is taking center stage: Lyon will host the 47th WorldSkills from September 10 to 15, 2024. The WorldSkills Championships will bring together more than 1,500 young people…
September 6, 2024 FANUC’s Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund provides $50K Annually to Support North American Manufacturing Careers. FANUC America, a global leader in industrial automation and robotics, proudly announces the establishment of the FANUC Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund in collaboration with the SME Education Foundation. As the largest automation scholarship in SME Education Foundation history, this…
August 19, 2024 Calling all Automation Educators. Did you know your institution can become a Certified Universal Robots Training Centre? Cutting-edge robotic education programs from Universal Robots are available right now for your high schools and universities. These programs are designed to provide students with the essential skills needed for the modern workforce. Program Offerings…
July 24, 2024 The Skills Academy: Enhancing youth competitiveness in an evolving job market In recognition of the United Nations’ World Youth Skills Day, a global initiative that calls attention to the need to empower youth through skills education, Humber College and The King’s Trust Canada (TKTC) are partnering to develop courses for TKTC’s new…
July 23, 2024 Digital Technology Hub opens to empower organizations with advanced cybersecurity solutions Humber College is announcing the launch of its Digital Technology Hub, dedicated to bolstering cybersecurity resilience among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and not-for-profit organizations across Canada. Equipped with capabilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security, and Internet of Things (IoT), the Hub…
May 29, 2024 New advisor to help secure labour supply in Ontario’s manufacturing, automotive and other sectors The Ontario government is appointing Dave Cassidy, former President of Unifor Local 444, as a Skilled Trades Special Advisor (STSA) to the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. The new advisor will assess the workforce needs…
May 10, 2024 The Vector Institute has announced the 115 recipients of the 2024-25 Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence (VSAI) The Vector Institute has announced the 115 recipients of the 2024-25 Vector Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence (VSAI). These $17,500 merit-based scholarships are awarded to top candidates enrolled in Vector-recognized master’s programs or pursuing individualized AI study paths…
May 2, 2024 From algae cultivation, hydrogen storage and transportation to educational concepts Festo presented a unique concept for the simple storage and safe transportation of hydrogen using bacteria with its “BionicHydrogenBattery” exhibit at the Hannover Messe. The company demonstrated how industrial bioprocesses can be operated efficiently in the long-term using a wide range of…