June 20, 2024 When precision, flexibility, and durability matter most, trust HELUKABEL’s state-of-the-art robotic cables. Engineered for extreme torsion applications, their cables ensure that your robots perform seamlessly, no matter the task. Dive into a world where technology meets reliability. Power and control every movement with HELUKABEL! More Information Cables and Wires for Robotics from…
June 11, 2024 Expansion projects by four companies will create 187 new jobs The Ontario government is welcoming $93 million in new investments from four Oxford County companies, creating 187 new, good-paying jobs across the region. “Oxford County has a long history of manufacturing excellence, and thanks to continued investments in the region, that legacy…
June 11, 2024 New agreement identifies key sectors for cooperation to help rebuild Ontario’s economy Ontario and Illinois finalized a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote increased trade, attract investment and foster ongoing collaboration across key sectors such as automotive, agriculture, energy and advanced manufacturing. The MOU was signed by Premier Doug Ford and…
June 5, 2024 The first zero-emission concept car called Project Arrow has been launched in Canada. It is a fully functional vehicle whose chassis was designed by APMA and XABA and 3D printed with Breton Genesi E3. More Information Discover the full potential of Genesi Related Story Project Arrow: First All-Canadian, Zero-Emission Concept Vehicle Designed…
June 5, 2024 Siltronic equips a new wafer production plant in Singapore with connecting cables from HELUKABEL Wafer manufacturer Siltronic’s new production facility has a large number of production machines. There is often little space for the power connection – this requires flexible cables with small bending radii. Thanks to the support of HELUKABEL Singapore…
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 29, 2024 New action centre will help over 3,000 workers find new jobs The Ontario government is investing more than $684,000 in a new action centre that will help 3,179 laid-off workers impacted by the retooling of the Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited plant in Halton. The funding will allow Unifor to offer…
May 22, 2024 Easily Inspect Areas Out of Reach and Document Findings with Articulating or Dual-View Video Borescopes FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, has announced the Extech BR450W Series of video borescopes for inspecting difficult-to-reach targets in building, automotive, and plant maintenance applications. The two models, the BR450W-D Dual HD Wireless and BR450W-A2 Two-Way Articulating…
May 15, 2024 Siemens, a leading technology company, has announced a breakthrough in the longstanding challenge of closely managing numerous hardware control points throughout the factory. The solution is the new Siemens Simatic Automation Workstation, which allows manufacturers to replace a hardware PLC, a conventional HMI and an edge device with a single, software-based workstation….
May 10, 2024 Asahi Kasei has announced that it will construct an integrated plant in Ontario, Canada for the base film manufacturing and coating of Hipore™ wet-process lithium-ion battery (LIB) separator1. In relation to this plant, Asahi Kasei has concluded a basic agreement with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and the two parties are currently…
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May 7, 2024 Additional funding for critical minerals projects will support innovation in the mining sector, helping create jobs The Ontario government is investing an additional $15 million over three years to expand the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF). The funding was part of the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario and will strengthen Ontario’s mining industry…
May 7, 2024 Omron introduces VT-X850, an inspection system with advanced features such as true 3D imaging, enhanced sample handling, and automated algorithms, ensuring the highest quality solder joints for critical EV assemblies. Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, announces the launch of the VT-X850, a cutting-edge 3D CT X-Ray inspection system…
May 7, 2024 In the dynamic realm of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, ensuring the utmost quality and reliability of circuit boards is of paramount importance. Omron, a pioneering force in automaton technology, has developed the VT-X850, an innovative CT X_Ray inspection system tailored specifically for EV SMT (surface mount technology) assembly This state-of-the-art machine offers…
May 2, 2024 New measures would make it easier for youth to get on a fast-track to well-paying careers The Ontario government is introducing new policy and legislative measures to attract more young people to the skilled trades, including adding a new apprenticeship pathway and an online job matching platform. These initiatives are designed to…
May 2, 2024 Siemens is committed to helping Canadian customers manage and simplify their fleet electrification with innovative solutions, including locally-developed software. Faisal Kazi, President and CEO, Siemens Canada With transportation being the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and road transport responsible for almost three quarters of these emissions globally*, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has…