A global ABB survey has revealed a growing trend in US and European businesses towards re-shoring or nearshoring operations to build resilience in the face of global challenges – but at the same time, a significant education gap in the skills necessary for these strategies to succeed.
The skilled trades are essential to Canada’s economy. Few industries are as essential to Canadians’ everyday lives. Smart investments are needed to support Canadians from all backgrounds in taking up apprenticeship training now, and to help kick-start lucrative careers in well-respected skilled trades.
On September 15th, Endress+Hauser inaugurated its Design and Innovation Studio, a center equipped with Industry 4.0 technology and STEM-learning opportunities for students K-8 as well as applications for high school students. In partnership with Purdue Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center (IN-MaC), the process automation manufacturer welcomed local educators, guidance counselors, and teachers to the grand opening of its new center.
Canadian Electrical Wholesaler has now learned that learned that discussions are progressing regarding the current strike at Nexans copper rod plant in Montreal. Ratification talks were expected Wednesday September 14. Additional updates have not yet been provided. The plant produces copper wire rod and drawn wire for its own manufacturing and is a core supplier of copper rod to many of Canada’s leading wire and cable manufacturers.
Recently, at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich., Magna revealed how it is leveraging its expertise in automotive electrification and autonomy to develop new mobility business opportunities. The company has successfully developed and is piloting a novel “last mile” delivery solution for urban environments.
Global mobility technology company, Magna, and San Francisco-based autonomous robotics company, Cartken, recently announced an agreement for Magna to manufacture Cartken’s autonomous delivery robot fleet to meet growing demand for last mile delivery. Manufacturing of Cartken’s Model C has begun in a Magna facility in Michigan.
IEA provides the proclaimed first ever assessment of energy jobs worldwide by region and technology, offering vital analysis in the context of the global energy crisis and clean energy transitions. Global employment in the energy sector has risen above its pre-pandemic levels, led by increased hiring in clean energy, according to a new IEA report that offers the first worldwide benchmark for employment across energy industries.
ABB Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Derek Monk as Head of Sales for the Motion business area in Canada. Derek will support the efforts of the Sales & Marketing team for the Motors, Drives and Services division. With more than 25 years of experience at ABB, his role over the years has focused mainly on power electronics and power conversion.
Festo Didactic, Siemens, and SICK Safety are teaming up at this year’s International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago. The trio is building awareness around the exciting advancements taking place in industry and technical education. They are hosting a special learning competition at the Smartforce Student Summit to inform and excite young people about the future of manufacturing.
The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to South Korea and Japan to strengthen economic partnerships and forge new alliances. The mission, led by Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, focused on attracting new investments and showcasing Ontario as the innovation and manufacturing gateway to North America.
Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc is now a silver-level sponsor of Women in Electronics, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) social impact organization dedicated to expanding the opportunities for women and diverse talent in the electronics industry and related end-user markets.
Allied Electronics & Automation, a trading brand of RS Group plc, is pleased to announce an agreement to acquire Risoul y Cia, S.A. de C.V. (Risoul), a family-owned distributor of industrial and automation product and service solutions in Mexico, for a cash consideration of US$275 million (c. £228 million) on a cash-free and debt-free basis.
As part of modernization of the electrical and control technology for the whole machine portfolio at Advanced Engineering Industrie Automation, the company switched to PC-based control technology on the automation side. However, as the workspaces are enclosed, Advanced Engineering consciously decided against an integrated safety solution for the newly fitted safety technology.
Canadian Electrical Wholesaler has learned that Nexans has issued a force majeure notice to its customers because of the current strike at its copper rod Plant in Montreal. The plant produces copper wire rod and drawn wire for its own manufacturing and is a core supplier of copper rod to many of Canada’s leading wire and cable manufacturers.
Did you miss our Pilz Automation Days this year? Not to worry! Request the recording of our presentation for free. The challenges to manufacturers and operators of packaging machines are huge: operator safety is the top priority, but this must be reconciled with maximum productivity. In the presentation we’ll be presenting flexible solutions for safety and security on packaging machines. Let’s WRAP this up together!
5G-ACIA will be on the Hannover Messe USA co-located with the IMTS (International Manufacturing Technology Show) in Chicago from September 12 -17. 5G-ACIA member Verizon will build a private 5G network leveraging mmWave and C-Band spectra. The 5G network is tailored for industrial users and will be accompanied with several live demonstrations from 5G-ACIA members: Aalborg University, Bosch, Ericsson, Festo, Fraunhofer IPT, HMS Networks, ifak, Nokia, NXP, Phoenix Contact, Radisys, Qualcomm and Verizon.