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Siemens and Humber College: A Truly Sustainable Partnership

January 18, 2024 Having been partners for decades, Humber College in Toronto and Siemens have forged a long-term strategic alliance to advance higher education and support an ambitious campus decarbonization plan. Creating academic opportunities, advancing sustainability Today’s global challenges call for immediate action, including experiential education for tomorrow’s sustainability leaders. Strategic partnerships between higher educations…

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Valeo and Teledyne FLIR Announce Agreement and First Contract for Thermal Imaging for Automotive Safety Systems

January 18, 2024 Valeo, the key technology partner of mobility actors around the globe, and Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, have started a strategic collaboration to bring thermal imaging technology to the automotive industry to enhance the safety of road users. Together, the team already secured a major contract in late 2023 from a…

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ABB Acquires R&D Engineering Company to Further Advance AI and Software-Driven Automation

January 18, 2024 ABB announced that it has agreed to acquire a majority of software service provider Meshmind to expand its research and development capabilities in AI, Industrial IoT and machine vision. Through this acquisition ABB will integrate engineering talent, AI and software knowledge to form a new global R&D hub to further accelerate the…

Northvolt Chooses Canada for Its First Ev Battery Plant in North America
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Northvolt Chooses Canada for Its First EV Battery Plant in North America

January 18, 2024 Northvolt has chosen Canada to establish its very first North American battery plant Sweden-based Northvolt will invest $7 billion in an EV battery hub in Saint-Basile-le-Grand and McMasterville, Québec, which will include a cathode active materials facility, a battery cell manufacturing facility and a battery recycling operation. This major investment in Northvolt is…

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Case Study: Alliora – How a Box Manufacturer Tackled Labor Issues by Automating Palletizing Tasks

January 18, 2024 Alliora’s cobot palletizing applications are made easy with the Robotiq Palletizing Solution Alliora, a high-end box manufacturer, needed a way to stabilize production flow across seasonal fluctuations and free operators from demanding tasks. In collaboration with Sterkelec, Robotiq’s local partner, they targeted the end-of-line and implemented the Robotiq Palletizing Solution to automate…

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Siemens Acquires Heliox, Specialist in eBus and eTruck Fast Charging Solutions

January 18, 2024 Siemens AG has completed the acquisition of Heliox, a technology leader in DC fast charging solutions, serving eBus and eTruck fleets and passenger vehicles. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Heliox employs approximately 330 people.  The acquisition complements Siemens’ existing eMobility charging portfolio, adding products and solutions ranging from 40 kilowatts (kW) to megawatt…

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Governments Investing up to $8 Million in Ontario’s Dairy Processing Sector

January 17, 2024 Funds from both governments will help processors modernize their businesses to improve efficiency and ensure food safety The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $8 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to create or increase processing efficiencies and enhance food safety in the province’s dairy processing…

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Ontario Welcomes $65 Million Boost to Niagara Region Manufacturing Sector

January 17,. 2024 Expansion projects by three companies will create 46 new, good-paying jobs The Ontario government is supporting $65 million in investments by three companies to boost local manufacturing and create 46 new, good-paying jobs in the Niagara Region. As part of these investments, the province is providing the companies with $6.7 million in support…

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Ontario Investing in Quantum Science Innovation in Waterloo

January 17, 2024 $14.9 million in funding helping Quantum Valley Ideas Lab drive breakthroughs in quantum technology The Ontario government is investing up to $14.9 million to support a project by Quantum Valley Ideas Lab (QVIL), an independent research laboratory in Waterloo, that will accelerate the development and adoption of quantum science technologies by Ontario companies. Quantum…

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Ontario Welcomes Over $25 Million Manufacturing Investment in Kitchener

January 17, 2024 FluidAI Medical will create 38 new, good-paying local jobs The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $25 million by local medical technology company, FluidAI Medical. “Through our Regional Development Program, our government is helping growing Ontario manufacturers like FluidAI Medical innovate and create good-paying jobs,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic…

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Ontario Welcomes $10.4 Million Manufacturing Investment

January 15, 2024 Starlim North America will create new, good-paying jobs in London The Ontario government is welcoming a $10.4 million investment by Starlim North America Corp., a global leader in liquid silicone injection molding, to enhance its existing facility in London and create 26 new, good-paying jobs. “Thanks to investments from companies like Starlim,…

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Ontario Welcomes $33.6 Million Manufacturing Investment in London

January 15, 2024 Andriani’s expansion will create 42 new, good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming a $33.6 million investment by Andriani Ltd., an Italy-based pasta manufacturing company, to build their first production facility in North America. This investment will create 42 new, good-paying jobs in London. “Andriani’s significant investment will spur growth throughout our…

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Panduit Honored in 2023 Cabling Installation & Maintenance Innovators Awards

January 15, 2024 Panduit®, a global leader in innovative electrical and network infrastructure solutions, was recognized today with six Cabling Innovators Awards in the 2023 competition. Cabling Installation & Maintenance bestows the Innovators Awards annually to the best products and projects in the industry. Panduit received six awards in total including three Platinum awards, the…

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Ontario Innovation Takes Centre Stage During Trade Mission to the United States

January 11, 2024 Province-led delegation promotes Ontario as North America’s second largest IT cluster The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to the United States to promote the province’s flourishing automotive, technology and life sciences sectors and attract new investment opportunities. Two delegations of more than 29 Ontario companies, led by Vic Fedeli,…

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ABB Acquires Sevensense, Expanding Leadership in Next-Generation AI-Enabled Mobile Robotics

January 11, 2024 ABB has announced that it has acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a leading provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Sevensense was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Swiss technical University, ETH Zurich. “This marks a significant step towards our vision of a workplace where AI-enabled robots…