October 2, 2025 E3 LITHIUM LTD., a leader in Canadian lithium, has produced battery grade lithium carbonate while commissioning Phase 1 of its Demonstration Facility. Additionally, E3 has updated its corporate presentation which is now available on its website (www.e3lithium.ca). The successful production of battery grade lithium carbonate from the Phase 1 commissioning confirms E3’s…
September 19, 2025 The world is rapidly changing, and Canada must be ready to lead in building the economy of the future. To meet this demand, it is more important than ever to equip Canadian workers with the skills they need to succeed in an energy sector that is rapidly evolving. At the same time,…
September 12, 2025 New Electra facility in Temiskaming Shores will be North America’s first battery-grade Cobalt refinery The Ontario government is supporting an investment of nearly $100 million from Electra Battery Materials to establish a landmark cobalt sulphate refinery dedicated to producing battery-grade cobalt in Temiskaming Shores. Ontario’s support for Electra’s new facility is part…
July 23, 2025 Manufacturing industries in Canada contribute to more than $600 billion in sales, accounting for nearly 2 million jobs and more than 10% of gross domestic product (GDP). Canada’s industrial sector is made up of several industries that are driving innovation and growth in manufacturing. As these manufacturing industries continue to advance, new opportunities…
July 17, 2025 As electric vehicle adoption grows, so does the need for convenient home charging solutions. Choosing the right technology for EV readiness has never been more important, especially when capacity or budget constraints prevent you to do major electrical upgrades. The EM series of EVEMS from Microlectric® provides the perfect solution by managing…
May 26, 2025 The CHARX connect universal CCS charging inlets for universal use from Phoenix Contact function as a High Power Charging interface with charging powers of up to 700 kW, significantly reducing charging times for electric vehicles and mobile machinery. The CCS type 2 charging inlets with assembled cable set are now available as a ready-to-install solution for electric…
May 26, 2025 CCS megawatt charging cables for up to 1,000 kW – High Power Charging reinvented. The second generation of the liquid-cooled CHARX connect professional HPC charging connectors from Phoenix Contact transmits up to 1 MW in boost mode. With this charging power, not only are electric vehicles charged in just a few minutes, but also utility vehicles with…
April 22, 2025 Kollmorgen Corporation, a global leader in motion control and automation systems, has introduced an addition to its IC Ironcore DDL motor family, expanding beyond 230 VAC products with a new capability to support 400/480 VAC-powered applications. Kollmorgen’s new direct drive linear motor delivers a continuous force range up to 8,211 N and peak…
April 15, 2025 Siemens will invest CAD$150 million (ca. €97 million) over five years to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Centre for Battery Production in Canada. The new R&D centre, located initially at Siemens Canada’s head office in Oakville, as well as in Toronto and Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, will focus on…
April 10, 2025 Investment will create up to 90 new jobs while helping secure Ontario’s leadership in battery manufacturing The Ontario government welcomes an investment of $150 million from Siemens, a leading technology company, to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development (R&D) Center for Battery Production at its headquarters in Oakville. With…
March 26, 2025 Electric Vehicle AC Charging Station – Learning System Presentation from Festo This video gives an overview of the new learning system EV AC Charging Station that combines training equipment with a digital course aligned to the main certifications. It provides future charging stations technicians and electricians with hands-on experience with Level 2…
March 4, 2025 New refinery will expand production and processing of lithium chemicals as part of made-in-Ontario critical mineral supply chain On March 4, the Ontario government welcomed Frontier Lithium Inc.’s proposal to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to build a first-of-its-kind lithium refinery in Thunder Bay. This refinery would result in hundreds of new,…
February 18, 2025 Eaton is investing CA$15 million to expand manufacturing capacity in Canada to meet growing demand as a result of the electrification of the country’s economy. These investments will expand Eaton’s low-voltage manufacturing footprint by 20%, increasing its ability to produce the switchboards, switchgear and panelboards needed to support Canada’s electrified future. With…
February 13, 2025 NEO Battery Materials Ltd., a low-cost silicon anode materials developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, is pleased to announce the launch of an advanced high-performance silicon anode product called NBMSiDE® P-300 with breakthrough battery capacity. Alongside its core focus on electric vehicles and electronics, NEO is expanding its strategic downstream focus to…
February 13, 2025 Rockwell and NEO will collaborate on automation solutions Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is pleased to work with Toronto, Ontario-based silicon anode active materials company, NEO Battery Materials. The collaboration aims to deliver solutions to aid the battery material manufacturer on its…
February 11, 2025 As automotive manufacturing continues to grow, with North American production projected to increase by 5% annually through 2031, manufacturers are under pressure to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency. To stay competitive in 2025, they need flexible industrial automation solutions that can adapt to evolving production needs and enable smarter operations….