New curriculum to focus on life and job skills to prepare for jobs of the future January 25, 2023 To prepare students for the jobs of the future, the Ontario government is updating high school courses in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), including learning related to the skilled trades to ensure students have the cutting-edge…
Province-led delegation promotes Ontario as North America’s second largest IT cluster January 25, 2023 Ontario innovation takes centre stage during trade mission to the United States. The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to the United States to promote the province’s flourishing automotive, technology and life sciences sectors and attract new investment opportunities….
January 23, 2023 The HELUKABEL Group, a global cable system solutions provider, announced it is going to build a new facility in Haan, Germany that will house its robotic dress pack and drag chain system subsidiaries under one roof. The new building will also serve as the headquarters of HELUKABEL’s Rhine-Ruhr sales branch, and is…
January 19, 2023 From ABB: “As we close the doors on 2022 & enter into a new year, we reflect on all that we have accomplished and all that is yet to come. Here’s a glimpse from the last year with #ABB #Robotics & all of our valued customers. #Thankyou for your continued support and…
January 19, 2023 Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, is proud to offer Phoenix Contact’s new XTV terminal blocks with Push-X connection technology. The new XTV terminal blocks are the first products on the market to incorporate Phoenix Contact’s…
Phoenix Contact is celebrating technological as well as personal connections from the 100 years of their company history January 19, 2023 For 100 years, Phoenix Contact has been working with customers and partners to develop innovative products and solutions that get things connected. In doing this, they are opening up value-adding processes all over the world…
GM Canada’s transformed CAMI plant helps secure Ontario’s place as global automotive hub January 10, 2023 Recently, the Ontario government is celebrating the opening of General Motors of Canada’s (GM Canada) first full-scale all-electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Ingersoll and the first BrightDrop Zevo 600s to be made at the facility. With support from the…
Domestic and international companies invest billions in Ontario January 10, 2023 Ontario creating conditions for attracting good jobs and investments. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued this statement following a recent monthly employment release by Statistics Canada that showed employment in Ontario increased by 42,100 jobs in December 2022, with total…
Ontario’s trade mission to the U.S. showcases innovation in IT, automotive and life sciences sectors January 10, 2023 Recently, Project Arrow, the first, all-Canadian, zero-emission connected vehicle, designed and built in Ontario, was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest and most influential technology events in the world. Project Arrow makes use…
Gala Systems in Partnership with Siemens Canada Transforms Steinmetz Hall January 6, 2023 Transform World-Class Venues. Gala Systems is an OEM, Headquartered in Quebec, Canada. They are the world’s largest manufacturer of under-stage equipment and a leader in automated multipurpose halls. Since 1980, Gala Systems has completed installations of remarkable electromechanical systems at more than…
“We’re proud to be formally acknowledging Polytainers and the incredible support Humber has received from Polytainers, the Barrett Family Foundation and the Barrett family. We’re grateful for the unlimited possibilities you’ve provided for our students.” With those words, Humber College President and CEO Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan highlighted the importance of the longstanding relationship between the College, the Barrett family and their company Polytainers.
Proax Technologies is proud to announce that they are celebrating 60 years of serving the automation market! Industrial Automation has become an essential part of all manufacturing and Proax is well positioned to enable all industries to drive sustainable business growth through automation. Over the years, Proax has invested heavily in growth, with multiple acquisitions and new territory openings. They are continuing to look for opportunities to grow their footprint in the North American Market.
Comau has built an advanced, automated welding solution for Beijing Foton Daimler Automotive Co., Ltd (BFDA), a joint venture between Daimler Trucks AG and the Chinese truck manufacturer Foton Motor. In doing so, Comau is helping support BFDA’s first localized heavy-duty truck for the Chinese market, the “Actros”, which is based on the Mercedes-Benz global platform and uses Daimler’s most advanced truck technology.
ABB has been selected by BHP to deliver a power management system for the Jansen Potash Project in Canada, which will provide nutrient-rich potash fertilizer to enable more sustainable farming globally. The global resource company is progressing the US $5.7 billion Jansen Stage 1 Potash Project which is expected to achieve first production in late 2026.
With Canadian manufacturing suffering from a growing labour shortage, the participation of industry in skills development is emerging as a vital component in hiring and retention. Festo Didactic has made a focus on the need for recurrent education for existing workers so their skills remain relevant. How that’s done is evolving.
The new Endress+Hauser Customer Experience Centre here, has been named winner of the Rethinking The Future Award 2022 in the Industrial (Built) category. Rethinking The Future is an annual award program which aims to promote outstanding work in the field of architecture and design across the world.