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Wieland Electric and Ross Controls Offer TÜV-Certified Training Program for Functional Safety Experts

January 25, 2025 International Certification Course Qualifies Participants as “Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) for Electrical and Fluid Power Systems” in Just 5 Days Wieland Electric, in collaboration with Ross Controls, a global leader in safety solutions for fluid power and poppet valve technology, is proud to announce newly added TÜV-certified training courses, “CFSE –…

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Province Investing $100 Million in Job Training to Protect Ontario Workers

January 27, 2025 Latest Skills Development Fund investment will support workers in the face of tariff threats The Ontario government is stepping up to protect Ontario workers in the face of potential American tariffs on Canadian goods by investing an additional $100 million in the province’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream, bringing the total…

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Omron to Support Engineering Education with Donation to Southeast Missouri State University

January 27, 2025 Omron furthers its commitment to education and community impact by empowering future innovators at SEMO. The Omron Foundation reinforced its commitment to fostering educational excellence through a donation to Southeast Missouri State University. This initiative equips the Department of Engineering and Technology with Omron automation technology and enhances the engineering program by…

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Government of Canada Supports Xanadu to Accelerate Quantum Computing Research and Education

January 21, 2025 Xanadu receives $3.75M CAD through the Regional Quantum Initiative to accelerate the development of quantum software for practical applications Xanadu (xanadu.ai), a world leader in photonic quantum computing, received a repayable contribution from the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), to help companies advance…

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Universal Robots Announces the Nation’s Largest Cobot Conference and Tradeshow: Collaborate North America 2025

December 23, 2024 Collaborative robots (cobots) are the fastest-growing segment of industrial automation with the global market forecasted a skyrocketing 20%+ growth through 2028. As the market leader and pioneer of collaborative robotics, Universal Robots (UR) is at the forefront of transforming the way cobots work, helping businesses unlock new levels of productivity, efficiency, and…

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FANUC Scholarship Supports Industry, Educators, and Students 

December 18, 2024 By Krystie Johnston FANUC’s $1 Million Scholarship fund will provide $50K annually to students across the United States and Canada pursuing careers in manufacturing and automation. FANUC has always believed in the power of education and its importance in shaping the future. As leaders in education, their Certified Education program connects industries,…

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Ontario Welcomes More Than $100 Million Technology Investment in Toronto

November 28, 2024 Hitachi Rail’s expansion will create 100 new jobs and boost local economy The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $100 million by Hitachi Rail, a leader in the global transportation ecosystem, to expand their Toronto operations and upgrade their world-leading communication-based train control (CBTC) signalling technology. The investment will enable…

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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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Eaton Expands its Montreal Innovation Center Focused on R&D for the Energy Transition

November 12, 2024 Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced the expansion of its newest global Innovation Center near Montreal in Brossard, Quebec less than a year after its opening. After developing cutting-edge software in the region for nearly 40 years, last year the company announced its Innovation Center focused on the research and development…

Humber Polytechnic and Siemens Canada's Net Zero Classroom
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Humber Polytechnic and Siemens Canada’s Net Zero Classroom

Named to Canada’s Clean50 Top Projects for 2025 November 6, 2024 Hands-on opportunities prepare learners for a low-carbon future Building on their long-standing, deep strategic partnership, Humber Polytechnic and Siemens Canada have earned national recognition with a Canada’s Clean50 Top Project Award for their innovative collaboration on a Net Zero Classroom. This award celebrates the…

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ABB Opens New $100 Million Campus in Wisconsin

October 31, 2024 ABB has began the phased opening of a new $100 million campus in New Berlin, Wisconsin to increase U.S. production capacity of industrial electric drives and service to fully meet Build America Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements. ABB employees, elected officials, education leaders, and media gathered for a ribbon cutting event to…

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Solving Smart Manufacturing Problems Today – and Into the Future

October 18, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Smart manufacturing faces a myriad of challenges: a shortage of skilled labour. supply chain issues, and technological advancements that, for companies who cannot keep pace, threaten a competitive edge. Solving these problems today, and into the future, is critical to ensure the success of the industry. Empowering the next…

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Diving Deep: Learning Blade’s “Beneath the Waves” Mission Will Spark Middle School Student Interest in Submarine Manufacturing Careers 

October 17, 2024 To address critical workforce shortages, BlueForge Alliance and Learning Blade Launch New Submarine Manufacturing Curriculum Learning Blade, a STEM career exploration platform for grades 5–9, has announced the launch of a new mission, “Beneath the Waves: Building Submarines” in an effort to address critical workforce shortages. The manufacturing and engineering-focused curriculum is…

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Students and Industry Benefit from Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology Expansion

October 17, 2024 The $9.5 million expansion adds 16,000 square feet of classroom space plus new labs and studios By Chris Clay on October 11, 2024 Humber Polytechnic is meeting the needs of the changing and in-demand skilled trades industry with the expansion and renovation of the Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology. The $9.5 million expansion has added…

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After the Olympics in Paris, Now the WorldSkills in Lyon

September 9, 2024 Festo promotes many facets of the 62 competitions at the 47th WorldSkills Championships The Olympic Games in Paris are over – now another French metropolis is taking center stage: Lyon will host the 47th WorldSkills from September 10 to 15, 2024. The WorldSkills Championships will bring together more than 1,500 young people…

FANUC America Establishes $1M Scholarship Fund with SME Education Foundation to Elevate Advanced Manufacturing Skills
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FANUC America Establishes $1M Scholarship Fund with SME Education Foundation to Elevate Advanced Manufacturing Skills

September 6, 2024 FANUC’s Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund provides $50K Annually to Support North American Manufacturing Careers. FANUC America, a global leader in industrial automation and robotics, proudly announces the establishment of the FANUC Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund in collaboration with the SME Education Foundation. As the largest automation scholarship in SME Education Foundation history, this…