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ABB to Acquire Födisch Group Strengthening Global Leadership in Continuous Emission Monitoring

August 27, 2024 ABB has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Födisch Group, a leading developer of advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. The acquisition enhances ABB’s offering in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) and bolsters its competitiveness in technology and innovation. Through the acquisition, ABB will…

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New Study Finds Workforce Challenges Emerge as a Top Concern Among CPG Manufacturers

August 27, 2024 Global study reveals critical workforce issues, rising technology budgets, and evolving strategic priorities for CPG manufacturers. Rockwell Automation, Inc. one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, have announced the results of the 9th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report: CPG Edition.” The global study encompasses the…

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Canada Implementing Measures to Protect Canadian Workers and Key Economic Sectors from Unfair Chinese Trade Practices

August 26, 2024 Canada’s auto manufacturing industry directly supports over 125,000 good-paying Canadian jobs, many of which are unionized, and our electric vehicle (EV) supply chain potential is ranked first in the world. Similarly, Canada’s steel and aluminum sectors support over 130,000 jobs across the country. However, Canadian auto workers and the auto sector currently…

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Ontario Investing $10 Million to Train Workers in Shipbuilding and Repair

August 21, 2024 Employer-led training program trains and up-skills workers in St. Catharines, Hamilton and Thunder Bay The Ontario government is investing $10 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream with Ontario Shipyards Inc. to train and upskill workers for careers in the shipbuilding and repair sector. This is part of the government’s up…

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Ontario Welcomes Over $37 Million Manufacturing Boost in Kingston

August 21, 2024 Expansion projects by two companies will create 70 new, good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming over $37 million in investments from two Kingston-based companies, strengthening local manufacturing and driving economic growth in the region. IPG Photonics Inc., a manufacturer of optical sensors and software, is investing more than $21 million to…

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Voyager Space Selected as First Technical Support Team Member for Spaceport Nova Scotia

August 21, 2024 Voyager will provide comprehensive engineering, design and fabrication support to Maritime Launch Maritime Launch Services is pleased to announce that the company has selected Voyager Space (Voyager) as the first Owner Authorized Representative (OAR) for the next phase of development, Spaceport Nova Scotia’s launch support infrastructure. This strategic partnership between the two…

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CNL Launches New Nuclear & Emerging Technologies (N2ET) Program to Accelerate Innovative, Next-Generation Technologies

August 20, 2024 Canada’s national nuclear laboratories consolidates clean energy and health sciences projects into new N2ET program, which is designed to fast-track promising technologies Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, is pleased to announce the launch of an exciting portfolio of work known as the New Nuclear & Emerging…

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CNL Hosts Its First Graduate Immersive Experience for Ontario Tech University Students

August 20, 2024 Kicking off the summer, fifteen graduate students from Ontario Tech University had the opportunity to immerse themselves into the nuclear science underway at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Chalk River campus. The week-long experience is part of a new three-year program – the Ontario Tech-CNL Graduate Immersive Experience Program, in partnership with Ontario Tech’s…

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As Nuclear Gains Momentum On the World Stage – Students Are Taking Notice

August 20, 2024 Growing student interest and new learning opportunities mark exciting second year start to the CNL Undergraduate Nuclear Research Experience introducing McMaster undergraduate students to a career in nuclear. As Canada continues planned efforts to support clean energy transition, building and training the required workforce to meet the challenge is an incredible undertaking…

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CEDIR Labs’ Thermal Battery Research Strives to Support Canada’s Hybrid Energy Future

August 20, 2024 Could sand, molten salt and concrete hold the key to harnessing and repurposing heat produced from nuclear reactors?  As part of the first phase of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ (CNL) Clean Energy Demonstration, Innovation and Research (CEDIR) Initiative, a team of scientists are exploring how thermal batteries could connect to a nuclear, renewable-hybrid…

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Unlocking the Potential of Cobots: A Beginner’s Guide

August 20, 2024 Collaborative robots, known as cobots, represent the most rapidly expanding sector within factory automation. The transformative technology they introduce to manufacturing necessitates a unique approach to application selection. Join Universal Robots as Sara Burakoff, Inside Sales Engineer from Universal Robots goes over the compiled checklists and guidelines to assist companies of all…

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Ontario Welcomes Nearly $50 Million Manufacturing Investment in Mississauga

August 19, 2024 First Choice Beverage Inc.’s expansion will create good-paying jobs for Ontario workers The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of almost $50 million by First Choice Beverage Inc., a Canadian producer of juice and dairy alternative products. This investment will boost the company’s manufacturing capacity and create 20 new, good-paying jobs in Mississauga,…

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Guillevin’s New Opening in Victoriaville! 

August 21, 2024 In exactly one month!! This September 19, 2024 Guillevin is delighted to announce the official inauguration of their new branch in Victoriaville! 🎈 This expansion marks an important milestone for their business as they continue to grow and serve their customers with even more proximity and commitment. They look forward to welcoming…

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Process Technology: SICK and Endress+Hauser Sign Strategic Partnership

August 19, 2024 Companies to combine their process automation offerings at the turn of the year and establish a joint venture German sensor company SICK and the Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser have agreed on a strategic partnership. Endress+Hauser will take over worldwide sales and service of SICK’s process analyzers and gas flowmeters,…

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Universal Robots Education Programs: Become a Certified Training Centre

August 19, 2024 Calling all Automation Educators. Did you know your institution can become a Certified Universal Robots Training Centre? Cutting-edge robotic education programs from Universal Robots are available right now for your high schools and universities. These programs are designed to provide students with the essential skills needed for the modern workforce. Program Offerings…

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Charting The Path to A Clean Energy Future with LM26

August 16, 2024 The race is on to produce commercial fusion energy, and General Fusion’s proprietary technology was built from the ground up with a power plant in mind. GEneral Fusions’ two decades of technology development have paved the way—they are on track to provide energy to the grid by the early to mid-2030s. In…