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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…