Why Automated Inspection Systems Are Critical for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
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Why Automated Inspection Systems Are Critical for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

September 11, 2023 Safety trumps all other concerns in the automotive industry, and electric vehicle manufacturing is no exception. However, safety can also introduce complexity, and the complexity of today’s vehicles – particularly EVs – is such that manufacturers are no longer able to rely on traditional sample or audit-based inspection methods.  Fast, 100% inspection…

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Comau’s Advanced Automation Solutions Increase Stellantis Manufacturing Efficiency And Flexibility For The Fiat Pulse And Fastback SUVs In Brazil

September 7, 2023 Comau’s Advanced Automation Solutions Increase Stellantis Manufacturing Efficiency And Flexibility For The Fiat Pulse And Fastback SUVs In Brazil Comau has designed and deployed its advanced automation solutions at the Stellantis Automotive Plant in Betim – Minas Gerais as part of a comprehensive retooling project to produce both the Fiat Pulse, the…

Siemens Xcelerator: Increasing Productivity and Sustainability in Parts Manufacturing with Machinum
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Siemens Xcelerator: Increasing Productivity and Sustainability in Parts Manufacturing with Machinum

August 16, 2023 Siemens Xcelerator: Increasing Productivity and Sustainability in Parts Manufacturing with Machinum Under the motto “Accelerate transformation for a sustainable tomorrow”, Siemens will be presenting at this year’s EMO how companies in the machine tool industry can meet energy efficiency and sustainability requirements while at the same time meeting the demand for high-quality,…

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Omron’s Automation Solutions are Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

August 11, 2023 As a premier industrial automation leader, Omron is here to guide and support you throughout your EV manufacturing endeavor. Their automation solutions for EV production will enable you to meet the demands of the rapidly changing automotive industry with increased precision and efficiency. More Information Solutions for the automotive industry Related Story…

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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Comau Unveiled as Intrinsic’s First Industrial and Innovation Partner, Demonstrating a True Acceleration in Advanced Automation Solutions

May 24, 2023 Comau unveiled as Intrinsic’s first industrial and innovation partner. These deep innovation partners have been working together for years, applying the latest in software and AI to the process of robotic programming and robotics-based solution building. The partners have similar aims to democratizing automation by adding intelligence to robots and making programming…

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Ontario’s Advanced Manufacturing Council

May 1, 2023 Ontario continues to attract key investments and create meaningful opportunities for people, families and businesses across the province. Many of these opportunities are in the manufacturing sector. As announced in the 2022 Budget, Ontario is establishing an Advanced Manufacturing Strategy to help boost the long‐term competitiveness and resilience of the sector. As…

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The Manufacturing Automation Platform (MAP) from Vention: A Platform for the Next Generation of Industrial Automation Practitioners

April 17, 2023 Quinn Harker For the past 30 years, industrial automation has undergone relatively few changes to the way automation is designed and deployed. Traditional automation technology was developed (and priced) for high-throughput manufacturing, making it most accessible to only those who could afford complex, custom integration services. This left most manufacturers—the ones who…

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Barrett Family Foundation Gift Benefits Students, Humber, and Industry

March 10, 2023 By Krystie Johnston Historic Day for Humber College January 24, 2023 was an historic day for Humber College. The college received the largest, private donation presented to an Ontario college in Canadian history. A $30 million dollar gift from the Barrett Family Foundation will be used to support the College and its…

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Why Automated Inspection Systems are Critical for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

March 9, 2023 Automated Inspection Systems are critical for electric vehicle manufacturing. Safety trumps all other concerns in the automotive industry, and electric vehicle manufacturing is no exception. However, safety can also introduce complexity, and the complexity of today’s vehicles – particularly EVs – is such that manufacturers are no longer able to rely on…

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Siemens Mobility to Invest $220 Million into North Carolina Rail Manufacturing Facility

Siemens Mobility will fulfil the growing demand for passenger rail in America by producing some of the most innovative and sustainable passenger trains in the North American market March 8, 2023 Siemens Mobility, one of the Unites States’ largest passenger rolling stock manufacturer, will expand its manufacturing footprint by building a $220 million advanced manufacturing…

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Humber College Receives $30 Million Gift from the Barrett Family Foundation

January 27, 2023 Humber College is the recipient of a $30 million gift from the Barrett Family Foundation, marking the largest single donation made to an Ontario college. Combined with their donations to Humber’s Unlimited Campaign, the Barrett Family Foundation has given a total of $42 million, making their donation the largest in Canadian college history….

Omron to Unveil New Systems at IPC Apex Expo 2023 to Extend the Automated Inline Inspection to Every Step of the Manufacturing Process
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Omron to Unveil New Systems at IPC Apex Expo 2023 to Extend the Automated Inline Inspection to Every Step of the Manufacturing Process

 

Omron Automation Americas will introduce two new AOI systems at IPC Apex 2023 in San Diego: the VT-Z600 and VT-S1040. Its inspection systems use advanced hardware and sophisticated image processing to deliver exceptional reliability and performance at production speeds.

 

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ACTE CareerTech VISION 2022: Advancing Education and Training in Industry 4.0, STEM and Advanced Manufacturing Careers

 

In collaboration with certification entity NC3 and industry partners, Festo Didactic is pleased to announce that it co-hosted an interactive shared learning experience at ACTE CareerTech VISION 2022. The NC3 Classroom utilized the shared space among partners to provide a 360-degree introduction to Industry 4.0 education and training.

 

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Comau Leverages Advanced Automation To Deliver Faster Time-To-Market And Enhanced Flexibility For The New Alfa Romeo Tonale

 

Comau has designed and deployed a flexible Body-In-White (BIW) manufacturing solution for the all-new Tonale, the first Alfa SUV of the new generation, meeting both the customer’s rigorous production targets, quality goals and time to market objectives.