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Canada to Drive Billions in Investments to Build Domestic AI Compute Capacity at Home

December 11, 2024 Strategy will invest in cutting-edge AI infrastructure and supercharge innovation to strengthen Canada’s AI advantage Compute is the technology that powers artificial intelligence (AI). It’s the chips and the data centres, the backbone of this transformative new technology. Access to cutting-edge compute infrastructure is crucial for securing Canada’s AI advantage, empowering researchers and…

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Advanced AGV Cleaning High-Risk Zones to Recover Critical Metals in Gigafactories

December 10, 2024 As gigafactories and recycling plants scale to meet rising demands, the need for innovative solutions that address both safety and efficiency continues to grow. DREV and Kollmorgen – Autonomous Mobile Solutions (AMS) are proud to announce their partnership and joint efforts to develop a groundbreaking Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) with integrated contamination…

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Siemens is Creating New Realities Through Innovation!

December 5, 2024 Siemens is not just implementing new technologies, they are reshaping how we think and work. Their project managers craft intelligent solutions that help our customers adapt and thrive in a fast-changing environment. From digital twins to advanced analytics, they are making digital transformation easier and more impactful for everyone involved. Drive the…

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Rethink Robotics Announces Female Leadership Team Poised to Execute Growth Strategy  

December 3, 2024 Julia Astrid Riemenschneider and Franziska Lorenz Appointed to C-Level Positions. Following a successful launch of the company’s new product portfolio at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, Rethink Robotics Inc., one of the United States pioneers of collaborative robots, recently named a new all-female leadership team. Effective immediately, Julia Astrid Riemenschneider has…

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FANUC Canada Celebrates Grand Opening of New Headquarters

November 26, 2024 By Tanya Proietti, Marketing Communications & ASI Sales Program Manager – Int. Subsidiaries In a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, FANUC unveiled its new Canadian Headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario to industry partners, customers and media on November 21. The new facility, which will serve as a hub for cutting-edge robotics technology, hosted…

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PrecisionX Group Launches New Website to Showcase Comprehensive Capabilities and Unified Brand Experience

November 26, 2024 Bringing Together Industry-Leading Expertise in One Seamless Platform PrecisionX Group, a leading provider of critical metal components for high-reliability applications, is proud to announce the launch of its newly designed website. The updated site unifies the capabilities, products, and services available across the PrecisionX platform into a single, user-friendly platform, creating a…

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Ontario Returning Over $2.5 Billion to Workers and Businesses Through Fee Reductions and WSIB Rebates

November 26, 2024 Province putting more money back into workers’ pockets while keeping costs down for employers The Ontario government is keeping costs down for workers and businesses by giving back over $2.5 billion by rebating Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) surpluses to hundreds of thousands of safe employers, reducing business premium rates and investing in keeping workers…

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MSK Precision Products Renews ITAR Registration

November 26, 2024 Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence in Precision Manufacturing and Quality Standards  MSK Precision Products (“MSK”), a PrecisionX Group company, is proud to announce the renewal of its International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) registration. As a trusted manufacturer of critical metal components for aerospace & defense, satellite, and medical device industries, MSK underscores its…

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Vention Strengthens Executive Leadership Team After Record Period of Growth

November 22, 2024 Vention, the inventor of the world’s only full-stack, cloud-based automation platform, has announced the appointment of three new executives as it continues to capture market share in industrial automation based on the strength of its unique business model. Brendan Sterne joins Vention as Chief Product Officer. Formerly Chief Product Officer of Xometry…

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FLO’s Louis Tremblay Named an EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Quebec in 2024

November 21, 2024  FLO’s President and CEO, Louis Tremblay, was named an EY Entrepreneur of The Year for Quebec and recognized for his value creation, purpose-driven leadership and the impact of his work on the communities around him.   Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the EY Entrepreneur of The Year program recognizes entrepreneurs who continuously repaint and reframe Canada’s economy…

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Got to Have a WAGO” – 50 Years of Splicing Connector

November 14, 2024 Small product, big impact: Five decades ago, the company revolutionized connection technology in electrical installation with the splicing connector. The phrase “Got to have a WAGO” has been firmly anchored in the vocabulary of every professional electrician since its launch in 1974. Even today, “WAGO” stands for speed, safety and maintenance-free operation…

Premier Ford Calls for Stronger Economic Ties with U.S. Ahead of this Week’s Elections
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Asahi Kasei Breaks Ground on Electric Vehicle Battery Separator Plant in Port Colborne

November 14, 2024 Joint venture with Honda will strengthen Ontario’s end-to-end electric vehicle and battery supply chain The Ontario government is welcoming the start of construction on Asahi Kasei’s $1.7 billion manufacturing facility in Port Colborne to produce lithium-ion battery separators, a key component of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The new plant, the first of…

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European Space Agency’s Harmony Mission to Rely on ABB Infrared Instruments

November 13, 2024 ABB has been selected by the German space and technology company OHB System AG to develop and build the thermal infrared payloads for the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Earth Explorer Harmony satellites, planned to launch in 2029. ABB will equip the two satellites with multispectral thermal infrared payloads capable of measuring a…

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Festo’s Innovative Electromechanical Actuators

November 13, 2024 How do you become a global market leader in electromechanical linear actuators? Decades of hard work and innovation! From design, to testing, to production, Festo has extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise in linear actuator manufacturing. Combined with our vast range of servo drives and motors, you can automate the vast majority of…

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Detect Abnormal Control Panel Temperatures with Omron’s K6PM Solution

November 13, 2024 Detect Abnormal Control Panel Temperatures with Omron’s K6PM Solution Watch this demo to learn about Omron’s K6PM predictive maintenance solution for control panels, made up of the K6PM TH controller and K6PM THS thermal imaging sensors. This demo highlights how the system, integrated with the Sysmac Automation platform, detects abnormal temperature rises,…

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ABB Teams Up with Black Box Innovations to Expand Electric Vehicle Energy Management System Accessibility Across Canada

November 12, 2024 ABB Teams Up with Black Box Innovations The focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across North America is driving the transition to electric vehicles (EV) and efforts to decarbonize light-duty vehicle fleets, accelerating the need for reliable and convenient residential and commercial EV charging infrastructure. To support sustainability goals and enhance the…