Festo’s Electric Motion Sizing
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Festo’s Electric Motion Sizing (EMS) – Helping the Automotive Industry Enjoy a Smooth Ride

When a Tier 1 Automotive Supplier in Ontario wanted to manufacture shock absorbers for a leading auto maker, they used Festo’s Electric Motion Sizing software to help them get the job done right. And in record time. June 8, 2023 By Krystie Johnston The Importance of a good suspension A good suspension in your vehicle…

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Safe Batteries for Electric Vehicles

June 5, 2023 Automated testing of battery modules  The success and reputation of electric vehicle manufacturers depend on the safe and flawless functioning of batteries. HAHN Automation has therefore developed a battery tester that carries out a complete test of the mobile energy storage units fully automatically. A 3-axis gantry for optical and leak tests,…

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Ontario Building the Auto Manufacturing Workforce of the Future

New program will introduce students to good-paying careers in growing auto sector May 31, 2023 The Ontario government is investing nearly $6 million to support 14 innovative projects to connect the next generation of workers to the province’s growing auto sector. These projects, part of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network’s Regional Future Workforce (RFW) program,…

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Ontario Highlights Growing Automotive Sector During Investment and Trade Mission to Germany and Poland

Province promotes its end-to-end EV supply chain and world-class workforce May 29, 2023 The Ontario government has concluded a successful investment and trade mission to Germany and Poland to promote the province’s growing automotive sector and to explore new opportunities for investment and job creation. The mission, led by Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development,…

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Ontario Providing Free Training for Auto Workers

New projects will prepare people for good-paying careers in Ontario’s growing auto sector May 24, 2023 The Ontario government is investing more than $4.7 million to support two innovative projects to help over 360 people land full-time jobs in the province’s growing automotive manufacturing sector. These free programs will provide participants with skills for rewarding…

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Volkswagen’s New Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Will Create Thousands of New Jobs

May 4, 2023 From mining critical minerals to building batteries and cars, Ontario and Canada continue to attract historic, transformational investments across the electric vehicle supply chain to secure more good-paying jobs for workers today and for decades to come. Last month, Ontario and Canada secured a historic investment from Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen…

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Comau Grants Flexibility To Hycan Electric Vehicles With Its Innovative Body Welding Solution

April 27, 2023 Comau has supplied Hycan Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. (Hycan) with a highly intelligent welding solution for its framing line. The innovative system ensures multi-model manufacturing of new energy vehicles, high JPH (Jobs per Hour) and a concrete reduction in production losses. Deployed at the Hycan Hangzhou manufacturing base, the flexible automated production…

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Ontario Investing in Critical Minerals Supply Chain for Electric Vehicles

New funding helping junior mining companies search for minerals used in automotive and battery manufacturing April 26, 2023 The Ontario government is increasing funding for the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help more companies find critical minerals such as nickel and cobalt, which are necessary to support the growing supply chain for electric vehicles, and create…

ABB Robotics Supporting Renault Group EV Plant Network
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ABB Robotics Supporting Renault Group EV Plant Network

April 25, 2023 ABB is supporting Renault Group by providing state-of-the-art robotics technology to help automate the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer’s production network across several key markets. ABB has delivered the majority of the 160 units of the large industrial robot portfolio over the last 24 months. The financial details of the order were not…

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Volkswagen’s New Electric Vehicle Battery Plant Will Create Thousands of New Jobs

April 24, 2023 From mining critical minerals to building batteries and cars, Ontario and Canada continue to attract historic, transformational investments across the electric vehicle supply chain to secure more good-paying jobs for workers today and for decades to come. Last month, Ontario and Canada secured a historic investment from Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen…

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Safe and Precise Battery Module and Pack Assembly

April 5, 2023 Variable production volumes and component geometries must be considered during battery module and pack assembly as well as the highest requirements for occupational safety and continuous monitoring to minimize risks. Automation solutions from Festo with suitable drive technology and sensors contribute to a safe and precise process. More Information Automation Solutions for…

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Eaton and Charge Enterprises Target U.S. Fleets to Accelerate Infrastructure for Efficient Electric Vehicle Charging in 2023

March 30, 2023 The collaboration brings together more than 100 years of power management history with deep automotive OEM expertise to simplify deployment of EV charging infrastructure for fleets Intelligent power management company Eaton and Charge Enterprises, Inc. through its portfolio company, Charge Infrastructure, announced a strategic collaboration to fast-track electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure deployment…

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Watti Pro 48 A from Electric Avenue: Charging Solutions for Multi-Unit Residential and Commercial Use

March 27, 2023 Watti Pro 48A Energy Star Certified Level 2 chargers, perfect for work, business and multi-unit residential. According to energy.gov, more than 80% of EV charging is done at home, so ensuring your residents have ample charging stations available is key to setting yourself apart and future-proofing your property as demand for EVs…

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eMobility Tools Kit FEV100 from Fluke: Conveniently Test Adapter and Connector for Tesla™ Station

March 20, 2023 Product Overview Test the safety and performance of a type 1, level 1 or level 2 electric vehicle ac charging stations (EVSEs) including Tesla™ AC wall connectors for residential or commercial destination charging locations with the Fluke FEV100 kit connector for Tesla™ stations. With over 35,000 Tesla™ Wall connectors at destination sites…

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Canada and Ontario Welcome Historic Investment from Volkswagen

March 20, 2023 Volkswagen, one of Europe’s largest automaker, announced that its subsidiary PowerCo will establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Following this announcement, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and…

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AC SMART. Charging Electric Vehicles in a Smarter Way

March 15, 2023 Charging electric vehicles in a smarter way The new AC SMART EV charging box family from Weidmüller The number of people planning to purchase an electric vehicle is growing. As a result, the demand for charging infrastructure is also increasing. Charging stations need to be not only reliable and convenient to use,…