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Siemens Selected for Multi-Phase Decarbonization Program at HEINEKEN Production Sites

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…

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Government of Canada Renews Support of Perimeter Institute Through 2029

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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Rittal Automation Systems – Revolutionizing Enclosure Manufacturing

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…

Unlock Efficiency with Rittal Automation Systems Webinar
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Unlock Efficiency with Rittal Automation Systems Webinar

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…

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Ontario Helping Municipalities Better Manage Risks Posed by Old Oil and Gas Wells

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…

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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,…