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ODVA’S 2023 Industry Conference Spotlights Latest in Single Pair Ethernet, 5G, Security, Process Automation, TSN, and Data Science

October 24, 2023  ODVA held its Industry Conference and 22nd Annual Meeting of Members in Europe for the first time in El Vendrell, Spain from October 17 – 19, 2023. Over 125 industry professionals from approximately 50 different companies hailing from all around the world were in attendance. Attendees were able to learn from a diverse set…

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FANUC Canada Demonstrates Robot and Cobot Solutions at ATX PackEx Canada

October 17, 2023 FANUC Canada, a leading supplier of CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs will demonstrate robot and cobot solutions for picking, packing and palletizing at ATX PackEx Canada, Nov. 7-9 in Toronto, Ont., Booth #1105. FANUC Canada, a leading supplier of CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs will demonstrate robot and cobot solutions for picking, packing and…

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ABB To Push Boundaries of Methane Emissions Monitoring with Funding from U.S. Department of Energy

October 17, 2023 ABB has received significant funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) to design an Integrated Methane Monitoring Platform that will advance the development of new and innovative methane measurement, monitoring and mitigation technologies in the United States….

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Arc Furnace Breaker Upgrade Forging Stronger Production Future for North American Steel Giant

October 17, 2023 Finkl Steel® has resolved long-standing production and maintenance issues at its Canadian facility in Sorel, Quebec, since switching up to ABB’s VD4-AF1 vacuum arc furnace circuit breaker. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of forging die, plastic mold and die casting tool steels, processing over 200,000 tons of steel each year…

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Register for the All-New Automation Fair 2023!

Automation Fair 2023 November 6-9 Boston, MA October 17, 2023 Discover what’s possible over four non-stop days of the hottest innovations, smartest experts and latest strategies – don’t miss out! Register today Discover everything you need to succeed today and into the future as you experience memorable keynotes, interactive training, tip-filled sessions, and so much…

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Governments of Canada and Ontario finalize agreement with Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. for new plant in Loyalist Township

Umicore’s investment will create over 600 jobs in Eastern Ontario and strengthen Canada’s end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain October 17, 2023 The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are welcoming an investment from Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. to build a new manufacturing plant in Loyalist Township. The facility will manufacture cathode…

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Endress+Hauser Canada Adds Premium Tier with More Coverage to Its Smart Support

October 16, 2023 Endress+Hauser Canada Adds Premium Tier with More Coverage to Its Smart Support Some businesses require more vendor support than most because of the size or complexity of their operations. For such customers, Endress+Hauser Canada has added a Premium tier to its Smart Support program with additional remote support features and an even…

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ABB Survey Reveals Unplanned Downtime Costs $242,000 CAD Per Hour

October 13, 2023 According to the new “Value of Reliability” survey from ABB, 68% of industrial businesses experience unplanned outages at least once a month, compared to 69 percent globally. This costs the typical Canadian business* close to 242,000 CAD per hour, compared to 170,000 CAD globally. Despite this, 19% percent of Canadian businesses surveyed…

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ABB Survey Reveals Unplanned Downtime Costs $125,000 Per Hour

Global survey commissioned by ABB underscores the close relationship between uptime and reliability, emphasizing the importance of effective maintenance strategies and service partnerships October 13, 2023 • Global survey commissioned by ABB underscores the close relationship between uptime and reliability, emphasizing the importance of effective maintenance strategies and service partnerships• An outage lasting for an…

Asahi Kasei Breaks Ground on Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Plant in Port Colborne
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Ontario Investing in Hydrogen to Fuel Province’s Growing Economy

Innovative projects will explore opportunities to expand the use of hydrogen as a clean alternative fuel October 12, 2023 The Ontario government announced the first six projects that will receive funding through the new Hydrogen Innovation Fund, which will kickstart and develop opportunities for low-carbon hydrogen to serve as a clean fuel while strengthening the…

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Schneider Electric’s New Research Shows That Digital and Electric Solutions Can Cut Carbon Emissions in Office Buildings by Up To 70 Per Cent

October 10, 2023 Retrofitting buildings using a digital-first approach is the best pathway to decarbonization, according to new research from Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Buildings represent an estimated 37 per cent of global carbon emissions[i], and as about half of today’s buildings are still likely to be in…

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Welcome to German Technology Day 2023!

Transformation: Elevating your potential with automated solutions. October 10, 2023 German Technology Day is back again, bigger than ever this year with twenty-two prominent German companies with expertise in automation and advanced manufacturing. Canada’s fifth German Technology Day series will occur on October 26, 2023, at Living Arts Centre, Mississauga, and on November 16, 2023, at Courtyard Montreal…

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Perforex Milling Terminal MT – The Drilling and Milling Centres from Rittal Automation Systems

October 5, 2023 Automated solutions for mechanical machining? – Sure! Minimise process times with maximum precision. Our machines work quickly, precisely and highly efficiently. Benefit from the new features for your housing and flat part machining: 1. In-process control of tool condition 2. Automatic tool length calibration 3. Improved swarf cleaning for reduced cleaning effort…

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How They Did It: Easy-to-Adapt Cobot Palletizer Keeps the Coffee Flowing

October 6, 2023 Watch how DesignHawk Innovations, a Universal Robots Certified Systems Integrator, quickly deployed Robotiq’s Palletizer Solution at Chicago-based Napco Brands. The cobot palletizers run two shifts, operating 18 to 20 hours per day. Each palletizing cell fills 1,500 boxes, totaling 180,000 single-serve coffee cups packed daily between the two cells. The company is…

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Ontario Welcomes $9.6 Million Manufacturing Investment

PWO Canada’s expansion will create good-paying jobs in Kitchener October 4, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $9.6 million investment by PWO Canada, the first international subsidiary of German auto parts manufacturer PWO Group. The investment will be used to add a new assembly line to the company’s Kitchener facility and create 27 new,…

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Ontario and Nevada Strengthen Economic Ties

New agreement between Ontario and Nevada will increase trade and build stronger supply chains October 4, 2023 Ontario and Nevada are strengthening their economic relationship through a new partnership that will increase trade, attract investments and strengthen supply chains in both jurisdictions. The new Economic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support joint promotion of…