February 1, 2024 With manufacturing companies moving into industry 4.0, data generated on the plant floor is increasing in importance. IO-Link has been a great success in reducing installation cost, providing greater flexibility and increased data to the user while keeping the communication universal. In the upcoming Webinar IO-Link Safety: Transforming the Future of safety…
January 30, 2024 Pickering would supply reliable, low-cost and emissions-free power for an additional 30 years The Ontario government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to proceed with the next steps toward refurbishing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units (units 5-8). Once refurbished, Pickering would produce a total of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity,…
January 29, 2024 While there is optimism about investing in circularity, the survey also identified obstacles to immediate progress A new report from ABB Motion, entitled “Circularity: No Time to Waste,” reveals that 91 percent of industrial businesses are feeling the effects of resource scarcity, prompting two-thirds to increase their investment in circularity initiatives within…
January 24, 2024 Industry-leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas welcomes a new certified systems integrator partner Muller Technology Ltd, a full-service provider of automation solutions. Omron Automation Americas recently announced Muller Technology as a new partner in its Certified Systems Integrator program. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a Head office in Conthey Switzerland,…
January 24, 2024 Critical minerals are key enablers of clean technologies, like batteries, and clean energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels, which are essential to achieving a net-zero-emissions future and fighting climate change. Canada is already a leading supplier of sustainably sourced minerals and materials and is committed to making strategic investments…
January 24, 2024 In the 2022 fiscal year, RRC Polytech completed 170 applied research projects via 117 research partnerships RRC Polytech is once again a top research institution in the country, earning the 14th spot in Re$earch Infosource’s annual ranking of Canada’s top 50 research colleges, released last week. “RRC Polytech makes innovation possible for our partners…
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…
January 23, 2024 New agreement identifies key sectors for cooperation On January 23, 2024, Ontario and Indiana finalized a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote increased trade, attract investment and continue to collaborate in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, life sciences, automotive and advanced manufacturing. The MOU was signed by Doug Ford, Premier…
January 22, 2024 SMC Powers Up with HSI Solar: Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Solar Field at North American Headquarters SMC, a global leader in manufacturing automation components, has marked a significant milestone in its corporate sustainability initiatives with the activation of its cutting-edge solar field, developed in collaboration with Indianapolis-based HSI Solar. This eco-friendly implementation is one…
January 22, 2024 HEINEKEN, among the world’s most international brewers, has selected Siemens as a partner for its global Net Zero Production roadmap, as part of HEINEKEN’s ambitions to reach net zero in Scopes 1 and 2 across all production sites by 2030.* Siemens and HEINEKEN will work together on a long-term decarbonization program which…
January 22, 2024 A new five-year funding agreement through the Strategic Science Fund will bolster Perimeter Institute’s – and Canada’s – scientific future. Perimeter Institute is pleased to have been named as one of the successful applicants in an update on the Government of Canada’s new Strategic Science Fund (SSF), announced recently. Perimeter was one of 24…
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…
January 19, 2024 Wednesday, January 24, 2024 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST Join Rittal on January 24th to discover how their Automation Systems can supercharge your workflow—making it smarter and faster! At Rittal, they offer a spectrum of solutions, from manual tools to fully automated machine technology, designed to enhance productivity. Here’s a glimpse…
January 19, 2024 Province of Ontario investing $7.5 million to help communities enhance emergency preparedness The Ontario government is investing $7.5 million over three years to help keep municipalities safe from the risks associated with old and inactive oil and gas wells. The funding will be used by municipalities to enhance emergency preparedness within their…
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…
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…