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Canada and Ontario Establish An Auto Pact to Secure Stellantis-LGES and Volkswagen Deals

Auto pact on joint support for electric vehicle and battery projects will attract economic growth and create thousands of good-paying jobs July 19, 2023 Recently, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario,…

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Ontario Advancing Growing Automotive, Life Sciences and Tech Sectors with Mission to South Korea and Japan

Investors announce new $100 million South Korea-Canada life sciences venture capital fund July 19, 2023 The Ontario government has concluded a successful business mission to South Korea and Japan to strengthen relationships with economic partners and attract new investments in key sectors, including the life sciences and automotive sectors. As part of the mission, LSK…

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Addressing the Shortage of Skilled Workers Through Vocational Competitions at EuroSkills 2023

Apprenticies from 32 European countries will compete in 43 skills at EuroSkills Gdańsk 2023 July 19, 2023 “The shortage of skilled workers is a challenge for companies in Europe. We need to invest much more in education and training. That is why I propose to make 2023 the European Year of Skills,” said EU Commission…

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Omron Honours Proax Technologies as 2022 Strategic Partner of the Year

The trusted Canadian automation partner, Proax Technologies, has engaged with Omron on a variety of projects and have consistently drive year-over-year growth July 14, 2023 Industrial Automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas is proud to announce Proax Technologies as its Canadian Strategic Partner of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes Proax’s outstanding contributions and dedication…

Siemens To Invest €1 Billion In Germany and Create Blueprint for Industrial Metaverse in Nuremberg Metropolitan Region
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Siemens To Invest €1 Billion In Germany and Create Blueprint for Industrial Metaverse in Nuremberg Metropolitan Region

July 14, 2023 Siemens is rigorously executing its announced €2 billion investment strategy. Of this amount, the company plans to invest around €1 billion in Germany, thereby boosting the country’s innovative strength. In the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the technology company announced the establishment of its new Technology Campus in Erlangen, Germany, with investments…

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New ABB Value Provider Authorized in The Safety Partner Domain of Expertise

July 12, 2023 Proax Technologies are proud to announce that they have been authorized as an ‘ABB Value Provider’ in Canada. The newly awarded ABB Value Provider has been authorized in the Safety Partner domain of expertise, which includes machine safety products that can easily be combined into a comprehensive safety solution to ensure highest…

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Omron Honours High-Tech Automation Company Ramco Innovations with U.S. Strategic Partner of the Year Award

July 10, 2023 Automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas recognizes Ramco Innovations its top channel partner FY22 for excellence in revenue growth expertise, local engagement, and solutions selling. Industrial Automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas is proud to announce West Des Moines, IA-based Ramco Innovations as U.S. Strategic Partner of the Year for FY22. This…

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AcBel Completes Acquisition of the Power Conversion Division of ABB

AcBel Completes Acquisition of the Power Conversion Division of ABB July 10, 2023 AcBel Polytech Inc. has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of ABB Ltd’s Power Conversion division. The closing of the transaction follows the satisfaction of all conditions precedent, including CFIUS clearance. Power Conversion is based in Plano, Texas, USA, with manufacturing…

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Rittal RiPanel Configurator

July 6, 2023 RiPanel saves time with easy configuration. During accessory selection and editing, errors are eliminated and the ordering process is made easier. Further advantages: Better planning thanks to instant bill of materials, faster processes thanks to integrated interfaces of EPLAN and Rittal software. More Information Rittal RiPanel Configuration Related Story Rittal Limited: Recognized…

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PULS Company Video

July 6, 2023 PULS manufactures DIN-rail switched-mode power supplies with a high efficiency, long lifetime and the smallest footprint. PULS is a technology and market leader for high-performance DIN rail power supplies and supplementary units. The company’s wide product portfolio is available off-the-shelf. More Information PULS Related Story What Does the MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures)…

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Closing the Loop on Electromobility Sustainably

Automated solutions for battery recycling on the rise July 6, 2023 According to estimates, by 2025 some 600,000 tons of used batteries from electric passenger cars need to be recycled. Since batteries are energy storage devices made from valuable raw materials, this inevitably raises the question of sustainability. Festo therefore offers modular automation concepts in…

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Guillevin Datacom: A Global Expertise With a Local Approach, for the Distribution of Data Communication Infrastructure Products

July 6, 2023 Guillevin Datacom has global expertise and a local approach for the distribution of data communication and infrastructure products. Today’s omnipresent network communication cabling is essential for connecting communication systems, making it important to have an edge in infrastructure for increased reliability and performance. An optimized network cabling infrastructure offers many benefits, including…

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Thousands Celebrate Endress+Hauser Anniversary

70 years of Endress+Hauser: customer forum, internal conferences and employee party in Basel July 6, 2023 A lavish party at the Swiss Messe Basel exhibition center for 5,500 Endress+Hauser employees marked the end of the Group’s anniversary week. In the days before, the company had welcomed 850 international guests to a customer forum on sustainability…

Ontario Supporting More Innovation in Growing Tech Sector

July 3, 2023 New funding will help equip Ontario businesses with critical technologies to boost competitiveness. The Ontario government is investing up to $77 million in two projects to help Ontario companies adopt, develop and bring to market critical technologies, such as 5G, ethical artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cybersecurity and robotics. The new funding, announced…

Ontario Welcomes Numesh’s Nearly $40 Million Manufacturing Investment in Brantford

July 3, 2023 Numesh’s expansion project will create 56 new good-paying jobs The Ontario government is supporting a $39.9 million investment by Numesh, the largest Canadian manufacturer of welded steel wire and wire mesh used for concrete reinforcement. The investment, for a new facility in Brantford, will create 56 new good-paying jobs. “Ontario is known…

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QVI Announces Keith E. Polidor as President and Chief Executive Officer

July 3, 2023 Quality Vision International Inc (QVI®), a world-leading manufacturer of precision metrology systems, has announced that Keith E. Polidor has been named as President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 9th, 2023. Keith has had 23 years of experience with QVI, most recently as Chief Operating Officer (COO) since 2016 and as QVI’s…