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College’s New Price Institute Launches First Courses in Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics

January 24, 2024 Alongside the first offering of the Siemens program in Manitoba, the Price Institute will offer a suite of micro-credentials RRC Polytech and Siemens, a global digital technology leader, have partnered to deliver the first courses and programs available to Manitobans through the College’s new Price Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics. The Level…

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Rittal Automation Systems – Revolutionizing Enclosure Manufacturing

January 19, 2024 Elevate your enclosure production process with the cutting-edge solutions offered by Rittal Automation Systems. Representing a comprehensive suite of products and services, Rittal Automation Systems spans the spectrum from manual tools to state-of-the-art, fully automated machine technology tailored for enclosure manufacturing. Experience accelerated, precise, and ergonomic machining and assembly of enclosures and…

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Omron’s Enabling Technologies for Semiconductor Manufacturing

January 18, 2024 By Omron Automation Omron has a broad portfolio of technologies that help enable semiconductor manufacturing With semiconductor manufacturing booming in the Americas, fabrication facilities are on the lookout for innovative ways to quickly produce high-quality wafers and gain a competitive advantage. Omron has the solutions to make that happen. Their portfolio of…

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Comau And LiNa Energy Develop Automated Manufacturing For Solid-State Sodium Batteries

December 22, 2023 Comau has joined forces with LiNa to design an innovative and scalable manufacturing solution for solid-state sodium-metal-chloride battery cells. Through simultaneous engineering, the team has finalized a concept design, allowing LiNa, a leader in low cost solid-state sodium battery technologies, to automate their battery production process. The companies intend to validate the…

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Comau Showcased Advanced Material Handling and Integrated Robotics Solutions at the Annual Rockwell Automation Fair

December 4, 2023 Comau joined Rockwell Automation at its 32nd annual Automation Fair®, November 6 – 9 in Boston, Massachusetts, (BOOTH #282) to highlight the full integration of its high-performance articulated robots and advanced vision systems with Rockwell Automation’s unified robot control platform. Comau-Rockwell Automation integrated solutions, which will be on display by systems integrators…

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Sealing and Material Coating in EV Manufacturing – How Omron’s Technologies Refine Quality

October 18, 2023 Omron’s automation solutions for material coating and sealing refine the quality and efficiency of EV manufacturing and assembly When it comes to electric vehicle or EV manufacturing assembly, meeting downstream customer demand for vehicle delivery while maintaining quality expected by downstream customers in the lite vehicle domain is the name of the…

Beckhoff to Showcase Cabinetless Machine Control, Adaptive Automation, and New Vision at ADM Toronto 2023
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Beckhoff to Showcase Cabinetless Machine Control, Adaptive Automation, and New Vision at ADM Toronto 2023

October 17, 2023 Based on flexible and scalable PC-based automation, MX-System, XPlanar, machine vision, and other innovations help empower Canadian leaders in packaging, food and beverage processing, pharma, and beyond At Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo (ADM) Toronto 2023, Beckhoff will showcase Canadian market leaders in packaging, food and beverage processing, pharma and beyond how…

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Comau Powers The Efficient Automation Production Of Next-Generation Electric Drive Systems For NIO

Comau Powers The Efficient Automation Production Of Next-Generation Electric Drive Systems For NIO October 12, 2023 Comau has implemented a high-performance turnkey solution to automate manufacturing of NIO’s next-generation electric drive systems. The multi-faceted project also ensures fast and reliable co-line production for the electric vehicle manufacturer’s third-gen induction and permanent magnet motors, both of…

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Transforming Manufacturing Processes with AMRs: Boosting Efficiency and Adaptability

October 2, 2023 In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies are constantly seeking innovative active solutions to optimize their manufacturing processes. One technology that has gained significant traction is the implementation of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). These versatile machines offer a wide range of benefits, empowering companies to transform their manufacturing operations and stay ahead…

Why Automated Inspection Systems Are Critical for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
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Why Automated Inspection Systems Are Critical for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

September 11, 2023 Safety trumps all other concerns in the automotive industry, and electric vehicle manufacturing is no exception. However, safety can also introduce complexity, and the complexity of today’s vehicles – particularly EVs – is such that manufacturers are no longer able to rely on traditional sample or audit-based inspection methods.  Fast, 100% inspection…

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Comau’s Advanced Automation Solutions Increase Stellantis Manufacturing Efficiency And Flexibility For The Fiat Pulse And Fastback SUVs In Brazil

September 7, 2023 Comau’s Advanced Automation Solutions Increase Stellantis Manufacturing Efficiency And Flexibility For The Fiat Pulse And Fastback SUVs In Brazil Comau has designed and deployed its advanced automation solutions at the Stellantis Automotive Plant in Betim – Minas Gerais as part of a comprehensive retooling project to produce both the Fiat Pulse, the…

Siemens Xcelerator: Increasing Productivity and Sustainability in Parts Manufacturing with Machinum
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Siemens Xcelerator: Increasing Productivity and Sustainability in Parts Manufacturing with Machinum

August 16, 2023 Siemens Xcelerator: Increasing Productivity and Sustainability in Parts Manufacturing with Machinum Under the motto “Accelerate transformation for a sustainable tomorrow”, Siemens will be presenting at this year’s EMO how companies in the machine tool industry can meet energy efficiency and sustainability requirements while at the same time meeting the demand for high-quality,…

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Omron’s Automation Solutions are Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

August 11, 2023 As a premier industrial automation leader, Omron is here to guide and support you throughout your EV manufacturing endeavor. Their automation solutions for EV production will enable you to meet the demands of the rapidly changing automotive industry with increased precision and efficiency. More Information Solutions for the automotive industry Related Story…

Festo’s Electric Motion Sizing
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Festo’s Electric Motion Sizing (EMS) – Helping the Automotive Industry Enjoy a Smooth Ride

When a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier in Ontario wanted to manufacture shock absorbers for a leading auto maker, they used Festo’s Electric Motion Sizing software to help them get the job done right. And in record time. June 8, 2023 By Krystie Johnston The Importance of a good suspension A good suspension in your vehicle…

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Comau Unveiled as Intrinsic’s First Industrial and Innovation Partner, Demonstrating a True Acceleration in Advanced Automation Solutions

May 24, 2023 Comau unveiled as Intrinsic’s first industrial and innovation partner. These deep innovation partners have been working together for years, applying the latest in software and AI to the process of robotic programming and robotics-based solution building. The partners have similar aims to democratizing automation by adding intelligence to robots and making programming…

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Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing Council

May 1, 2023 Ontario continues to attract key investments and create meaningful opportunities for people, families and businesses across the province. Many of these opportunities are in the manufacturing sector. As announced in the 2022 Budget, Ontario is establishing an Advanced Manufacturing Strategy to help boost the long‐term competitiveness and resilience of the sector. As…