Honeywell recently announced a strategic collaboration with OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath Robotics, giving warehouses and distribution centers throughout North America an automated option to handle some of the most labor-intensive roles in an increasingly scarce job market.
The Ontario government is supporting a more than $2 billion investment by General Motors of Canada Company with up to $259 million in grant support to transform the company’s Oshawa and CAMI manufacturing plants, as well as improvements across all of GM’s manufacturing and R&D facilities in the province. These investments will pave the way for GM’s first electric vehicle (EV) production line in Ontario in Ingersoll and the continuation of vehicle production in Oshawa, while ensuring the vehicles of the future are built in Ontario and sold across North America.
The Ontario government has released its Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy to accelerate the development of the low-carbon hydrogen economy in the province that will create jobs and reduce emissions. The strategy will position Ontario as a clean manufacturing hub, ready to support new investments to produce clean steel, electric vehicles (EV), and the batteries that power them.
For the financial year 2021, Endress+Hauser has exceeded its own expectations. The measurement and automation technology specialist achieved new records in incoming orders, sales, profit, and headcount and continued to carry this momentum into the new year. Although the Ukraine conflict is dampening hopes for continuation of the solid growth, the company considers itself well equipped for a difficult economic environment.
The Endress+Hauser Group will soon be managing its worldwide logistics network from a single operations center in Ireland. A small team of logistics specialists is tasked with managing the day-to-day operation and enabling the smooth and sustainable movement of goods. The responsibility of the Global Logistics Operations Center is to ensure smooth operation of the Endress+Hauser worldwide logistics chain.
Endress+Hauser and Intrepid Group Ltd are broadening their Authorized Channel Partnership to cover Saskatchewan. The expanded agreement allows Intrepid Group to provide customers in that province with Endress+Hauser’s best in class measurement and analysis products as well as the enhanced services and support Endress+Hauser users in Alberta have enjoyed from Intrepid Group since the channel partnership was announced in 2017. For current and future customers in Saskatchewan, Intrepid Group offers a strong local presence to sell and service Endress+Hauser products and to expand the latter’s market share in key sectors such as water/wastewater, potash, mining, oil+gas and food+ beverage.
The Ontario government is working for workers by investing over $1.2 million to help over 100 people in Northern Ontario train for apprenticeships and well-paying careers in pulp and paper manufacturing. In partnership with GreenFirst Forest Products, this project is training 66 jobseekers for new and existing roles, as well as upskilling 40 current employees to work on the production of EnviroSmart products, a sustainable alternative to plastic and other fossil fuel-based packaging materials.
Pilz has been listed in the “Control technology” category in the latest edition of the renowned compendium “Brands of the century”, from the DIE ZEIT publishing group. This reference work only includes companies selected by an independent jury, based on an evaluation. Dr. Florian Langenscheidt, publisher of “Brands of the century 2022ˮ, recognises Pilz as a technology leader in safe automation. The prize has been awarded for more than 20 years; the DIE ZEIT publishing group took it over three years ago.
Development and innovation are important factors for PULS to ensure the company’s success in the long term. This includes the support of engineers, young talents and graduates in the STEM field. The support of young STEM talents is also the goal of the “MINT Minded Company” initiative, which was launched by audimax MEDIEN GmbH together with “MINT Zukunft schaffen”. The initiative honours companies that are particularly committed to promoting STEM talents – like PULS does.
Omron Automation Americas announces RAMP Inc. as a new partner in its Certified System Integrator program. RAMP is a technology development company that designs and builds custom automation and robotic systems. The Omron Certified System Integrator program matches best-in-class solution providers with the technology, training and resources required to deliver innovative and competitive solutions. With the rapid growth in automation technologies, manufacturers and business partners strive to deliver open and secure Industry 4.0 solutions that support flexible manufacturing and deliver a competitive advantage
The ISA (International Society of Automation) Calgary Show returns in May 2022 to connect the automation industry with the latest ideas and technology. Get up to speed with the products and innovations at the forefront of the industry. Access the latest trends and knowledge, and source expertise and service to help your company reduce costs, streamline operations, and create efficiencies that will move your business forward. May 11-12, 2022, Telus Conventions Centre, Calgary, Canada.
Emerson has improved the scalability, data protection and threat intelligence of its Zedi™ Cloud SCADA software-as-a-service control platform by moving it to the Microsoft® Azure cloud platform. The more robust cloud host enables customers to securely scale their supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems quickly and easily to achieve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, better safeguard critical business assets, and empower users to adapt their operations to changing requirements while mitigating risks and operational costs.
Kollmorgen is currently performing 5G tests with Ericsson to explore future Mobile Robot capabilities. 5G can enable new levels of AI and Machine Learning, simplify requirements for infrastructure, and increase network stability – which could dramatically increase performance and cost efficiency for Kollmorgen’s partners and end-users. Kollmorgen’s tests with Ericsson were carried out on both a private 5G network as well as a public 4G network by using a Autonomous Mobile Robot, controlled by the Kollmorgen NDC S platform. The Wi-Fi communication link in the Kollmorgen CVC700 onboard vehicle control unit was replaced with a 5G communication link. Test results were promising – The NDC Solutions hardware and software proved to run as stable on 5G as on Wi-Fi. Furthermore, a seamless 5G antenna handover was observed.
Experience solutions for safety, security and automation digitally! Visit Pilz Automation Days from 17-19 May 2022! A varied conference programme (in English and German) with presentations on safe automation issues awaits you from 17-18 May 2022. Also, on 19 May 2022 you will have the opportunity to exchange views in the forum or directly with our experts in a personal appointment. Save the date now! We will publish the conference programme in early April 2022.
Four days of speakers, socials and special events celebrating Alberta’s rich history of AI Innovation. Immerse yourself in the deep science of AI & ML, connect with industry leaders, explore career opportunities and learn more about how AI is driving the future success of our bright economic future. Our lineup of speakers and topics is hand-curated by our experienced team and we can’t wait to share who’ll be taking the stage with us May 24 – 27, 2022!
Built on OTTO Motors’ autonomy platform with over 3 million hours in production, OTTO Lifter makes intelligent, real-time decisions to consistently deliver materials to the right place, at the right time. Designed for operations professionals, it reduces material handling costs of pallet transport workflows, all while increasing overall workplace safety. April 19th at 11am PST / 2pm EST