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Ontario Completes Largest Battery Storage Procurement in Canada to Meet Growing Electricity Demand

May 14, 2024 Successful electricity generation and storage procurement will meet province’s energy needs through 2030 The Ontario government has concluded the largest battery storage procurement in Canada’s history and secured the necessary electricity generation to support the province’s growing population and economy through the end of the decade. This successful procurement marks another milestone…

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ABB and Niedax Group to Create Joint Venture to Meet Growing Demand for Cable Tray Systems in North America

May 10, 2024 Electrification and automation leader ABB and Niedax Group, a leading global supplier of cable management systems, have entered into an agreement to form a new 50/50 joint venture. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Expected to close and commence operations in Q4 2024, the collaboration will integrate the North American…

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Asahi Kasei to Construct a Lithium-ion Battery Separator Plant in Canada

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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Developing and Applying AI Skills

May 10, 2024 AI skills are urgently needed. But how do you get started? Together with the region’s employment agencies, SCHUNK organized a networking event for companies and educational institutions interested about AI skills on February 1, 2024 on the topic “Artificial intelligence (AI) – my competitive advantage of tomorrow? Get trained now – use…

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ABB Startup Challenge Winners Use AI to support the Energy Transition

May 10, 2024 • ABB announces winners of 2024 ABB Startup Challenge• Entrepreneurs challenged to use AI to further energy transition• Four winners each win a $30,000 collaboration project with ABB to bring new solutions to market Some of the most innovative startups were recognized at this year’s ABB Startup Challenge in the Sophia Antipolis…

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Comau Presents Its New S-Family of Small, Fast and Element-Resistant “Hollow Wrist” Industrial Robots

May 9, 2024 Comau Presents Its New S-Family of Small, Fast and Element-Resistant “Hollow Wrist” Industrial Robots  Comau debuts its new S-Family of small yet powerful robots at Automate 2024, North America’s leading automation show. The first two high-speed robots, with payloads of 13 kg and up to 18 kg, are expressly indicated for assembly,…

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Comau Introduces MI.RA/OnePicker, A New And Fully Automated Intelligent Piece Picking Solution

May 9, 2024 Comau unveils the newest solution in its Machine Inspection Recognition Archetypes (MI.RA) family of hardware-agnostic, intelligent vision systems, MI.RA/OnePicker. Making its worldwide debut at Automate 2024, North America’s leading automation show, Comau’s new perception-based piece picking solution is the easy and smart way to eliminate unsustainable sorting activities within diversified industries, which…

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The Power of Automation: Comau Unveils New Robots and Intelligent Solutions at Automate 2024

May 9, 2024 Comau is spearheading the Power of Automation with new digital-driven, advanced robotic and powerful AI-backed automation solutions, which it will unveil at Automate, North America’s leading automation show. Underscoring its global presence with local roots, Comau will be at Chicago’s McCormick Place from May 6-9, 2024 in Booth 4041 to debut the new S-Family…

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dataFEED OPC Suite from Softing Industrial Provides Access to SINUMERIC 840D CNC Machines

May 9, 2024 Softing Industrial Automation announces the release of the latest version V5.35 of dataFEED OPC Suite which offers comprehensive support for SINUMERIK 840D CNC machines as well as the integration of web services The dataFEED OPC Suite combines software solutions for OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) and OPC Classic communication as well as…

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MEET TEAM MAX – MAXOLUTION®System Solutions

May 8, 2024 MAXOLUTION® System Solutions from SEW-EURODRIVE Focus on growing your business, and let SEW-EURODRIVE deal with the integration of Smart Technology. Get ready for the  MAXOLUTION® All-in-one Solution and make the shift to an intelligent, highly efficient, advanced manufacturing process that is industry 4.0 ready! MAXOLUTION® from SEW-EURODRIVE delivers tailor-made system solutions with a…

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Ontario Strengthening Critical Minerals Supply Chain

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…

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Save Valuable Commissioning Time With the SDBT-MSX Proximity Sensor

May 7, 2024 Proximity sensors play an important role in pneumatic drive applications. These devices work by detecting the piston magnet’s magnetic field, providing valuable binary feedback on the piston’s position. At Festo, they have taken the benefits of proximity sensors further with the SDBT-MSX — the first switch with automatic switching point detection, making…

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Improving Industrial Sensing: Omron’s Smart Fiber Sensor

May 7, 2024 In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, efficiency and reliability are paramount. Manufacturers are constantly seeking innovative solutions to optimize their processes and minimize downtime. Omron, a leader in industrial automation, has recently unveiled its latest Fiber Optic Amplifier which addresses critical market problems, and improves the way industrial sensing is approached. This blog…

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Omron Announces Grand Opening of Newest Proof of Concept Centre in Guadalajara, Mexico

May 7, 2024 Omron’s latest Proof of Concept Centre in Guadalajara allows industry professionals to explore technology demos at the forefront of automation, validate solutions, and collaborate with experts. Omron is excited to announce the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Proof of Concept Center (PoCC) in Guadalajara, Mexico. This new center is designed to provide…

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B2 Solutions Joins Omron’s Certified Systems Integrator Program

May 7, 2024 Leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas welcomes new system integrator B2 Solutions, an industrial security and technology solutions provider. Omron Automation Americas recently announced B2 Solutions as a new member of the Omron Certified Systems Integrator program. B2 Solutions is headquartered in Mexico and serves clients in Latin America. With a…

Omron and Neura Robotics Partner to Unveil New Cognitive Robot and Seamless Integration of Automation Technologies at Automate 2024
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Omron and NEURA Robotics Partner to Unveil New Cognitive Robot and Seamless Integration of Automation Technologies at Automate 2024

May 7, 2024 Omron and NEURA Robotics to unveil new line of cognitive robots and advanced AI-driven automation technologies at Automate Omron, a leading solution provider in industrial automation, and NEURA Robotics GmbH, an innovation leader in cognitive robotics, recently announced their strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing manufacturing efficiency through advanced AI-driven cognitive automation technologies….