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Comau Presents Its New Cell Formation and Testing Technologies at The Battery Show 2024 as Part of Its Turnkey E-Mobility Solutions

July 3, 2024 Comau showcased its advanced, turn-key battery cell formation and testing technologies at The Battery Show Europe conference, booth number 9-F50, held 18-20 June. In bringing its highly efficient and scalable battery cell formation solutions to the commercial market, the global automation company is among the first European players to locally source this key…

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Asahi Kasei to Build a Battery Component Plant in Port Colborne, Ontario

May 14, 2024 Asahi Kasei’s decision to build this new facility in Port Colborne is a testament to Canada and Ontario’s competitive business environment, Canada is a global leader in the electric vehicle (EV) market. As demand for EVs continues to grow, we want more of these vehicles to be assembled right here in Canada….

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Asahi Kasei to Construct a Lithium-ion Battery Separator Plant in Canada

May 10, 2024 Asahi Kasei has announced that it will construct an integrated plant in Ontario, Canada for the base film manufacturing and coating of Hipore™ wet-process lithium-ion battery (LIB) separator1. In relation to this plant, Asahi Kasei has concluded a basic agreement with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and the two parties are currently…

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Ontario Strengthening Critical Minerals Supply Chain

May 7, 2024 Additional funding for critical minerals projects will support innovation in the mining sector, helping create jobs The Ontario government is investing an additional $15 million over three years to expand the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF). The funding was part of the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario and will strengthen Ontario’s mining industry…

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Omron Introduces VT-X850: The Next Generation 3D CT X-Ray Inspection System for EV SMT Manufacturing Lines

May 7, 2024 Omron introduces VT-X850, an inspection system with advanced features such as true 3D imaging, enhanced sample handling, and automated algorithms, ensuring the highest quality solder joints for critical EV assemblies. Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, announces the launch of the VT-X850, a cutting-edge 3D CT X-Ray inspection system…

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Revolutionizing EV SMT Assembly: Enhancing Quality and Efficiency with Advanced CT X-Ray Inspection

May 7, 2024 In the dynamic realm of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, ensuring the utmost quality and reliability of circuit boards is of paramount importance. Omron, a pioneering force in automaton technology, has developed the VT-X850, an innovative CT X_Ray inspection system tailored specifically for EV SMT (surface mount technology) assembly This state-of-the-art machine offers…

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Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Ontario, Canada

May 1, 2024 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that it plans to build a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion, including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. Honda…

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Ontario Investing in the Critical Minerals Supply Chain

April 25, 2024 Funding for junior mining companies creating jobs in the north The Ontario government is investing over $4 million to help junior mining companies find the mines that will fuel the electric vehicle revolution. Funding through the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) is part of the province’s Critical Minerals Strategy to drive long-term economic growth…

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Honda to Build Canada’s First Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Supply Chain, Creating Thousands of New Jobs in Ontario

April 25, 2024 From mining critical minerals to building cars and batteries, Canadian businesses and workers are attracting historic investments to help secure and create jobs, grow our economy, and keep our air clean. In the last four years, automotive and battery makers have announced more than $31 billion in investments in electric vehicle manufacturing…

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Comau’s Digital Technologies to Improve Battery Cell Production Reaching up to Zero Defects for The Battwin Project

April 22, 2024 Comau’s Digital Technologies to Improve Battery Cell Production Reaching up to Zero Defects for The Battwin Project Comau has joined yet another important pan-European energy transformation initiative, in the field of e-Mobility, this time in support of the BATTwin project, in the field of e-Mobility. Under the scope of its participation, Comau…

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Ontario Making it Easier to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

February 22, 2024 Province of Ontario streamlining process to connect public EV charging stations to the grid The Ontario government is making it easier to build and connect new public electric vehicle (EV) chargers to the province’s world-class clean electricity grid. Starting May 27, 2024, all local utilities will follow a streamlined process for EV…

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Government of Canada Launches $1.5-Billion Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund

January 24, 2024 Critical minerals are key enablers of clean technologies, like batteries, and clean energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels, which are essential to achieving a net-zero-emissions future and fighting climate change. Canada is already a leading supplier of sustainably sourced minerals and materials and is committed to making strategic investments…

Northvolt Chooses Canada for Its First Ev Battery Plant in North America
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Northvolt Chooses Canada for Its First EV Battery Plant in North America

January 18, 2024 Northvolt has chosen Canada to establish its very first North American battery plant Sweden-based Northvolt will invest $7 billion in an EV battery hub in Saint-Basile-le-Grand and McMasterville, Québec, which will include a cathode active materials facility, a battery cell manufacturing facility and a battery recycling operation. This major investment in Northvolt is…

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ABB E-Mobility Enters New Era of EV Charging by Launching Terra AC Wallbox Solutions Across Canada

January 4, 2024 The line of ABB E-mobility products has been extensively tested to meet the highest independent standards and safety requirements for residential or commercial installations ABB E-Mobility enters new era of EV charging by launching Terra AC Wallbox solutions across Canada. Setting a new standard for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, ABB’s Terra…

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Emerson Chosen as Automation Partner For Korea’s Largest EV Lithium-Ion Battery Recycler

January 4, 2024 Collaboration with SungEel HiTech to advance operational excellence at company’s expanding sustainable battery recycling facility with automation solutions Global automation technology and software company Emerson has been selected by Korea’s SungEel HiTech Co., Ltd., a specialist in lithium-ion battery recycling, to provide advanced automation solutions in support of sustainable production and operational…

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Ontario Strengthening Electric Vehicle Supply Chain Through Investments in Mineral Exploration Projects

December 22, 2023 Additional funding flowing for Junior Exploration program also creating jobs in northern and Indigenous communities The Ontario government is investing close to $9 million to help junior mining companies finance early exploration projects to find critical minerals used in electric vehicles, smart phones, laptops, medical equipment and renewable energy. The funding is…