March 8, 2023 The Government of Canada (through Natural Resources Canada) is looking to make EV charging infrastructure (like the FLO series of EV chargers) more affordable and accessible for Canadians. What does this mean for you? Every year since 2019 there have been rounds of RFP’s with targeted outcomes. Natural Resources Canada is looking…
March 8, 2023 Regal Rexnord has released the next generation Jaure MTGR large gear coupling that builds on the success of the predecessor Jaure MTG. The new couplings are ideal for use in metals, cement, mining, and other demanding industries. MTGR Benefits and Features The Jaure MTGR gear coupling features an enhanced best-in-class design, which increases torque…
March 8, 2023 Regal Rexnord’s acquisition of Altra Industrial Motion, a global industrial automation and power transmission business, represents an attractive value proposition for both customers and end users. The combined company will offer improved service capability breadth, technology content and domain expertise. Growth at Regal Rexnord and Altra “The addition of Altra will mark…
February 21, 2023 ABB E-mobility has announced the delivery of its one millionth electric vehicle charger, the latest milestone in the company’s ongoing mission to enable an emission-free future through smart and reliable EV charging solutions. With a presence in more than 85 markets, the launch of ABB E-mobility’s new $30 million, 16,000m2 production facility in…
February 21, 2023 The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is underway, and this transformation is ushering in multiple production challenges for automotive manufacturers. Companies that have been producing cars with combustion engines for decades are suddenly needing to get acquired with an entirely new set of vehicle platforms. In this article, Omron takes a look at…
Magna International’s expansion adding hundreds of new jobs across the province February 15, 2023 Ontario has secured a $471 million investment by Magna International, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, to expand the company’s Ontario operations. With support from the government, this transformative investment will strengthen Ontario’s end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain while adding…
The all-day event, hosted by Electric Autonomy in partnership with NGen, brought together leaders advancing electric vehicle manufacturing in Canada to discuss opportunities, challenges and map the route to maximum success February 10, 2023 Canada’s advantages in the race to develop the country’s EV economy potential are substantial, but the opportunities could “slip away” if urgent action…
Program will kickstart opportunities for hydrogen to contribute to Ontario’s clean electricity grid February 6, 2023 The Ontario government is establishing a Hydrogen Innovation Fund that will invest $15 million over the next three years to kickstart and develop opportunities for hydrogen to be integrated into Ontario’s clean electricity system, including hydrogen electricity storage. This…
January 31, 2023 Electric vehicle charging stations are booming and can be an excellent business opportunity, given the current price of gasoline and Canada’s intention to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles. Interested in installing an EV charging station? Guillevin’s experts can advise you. EV Charging Opportunities for Business: A Primer Are you considering…
Province-led delegation promotes Ontario as North America’s second largest IT cluster January 25, 2023 Ontario innovation takes centre stage during trade mission to the United States. The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to the United States to promote the province’s flourishing automotive, technology and life sciences sectors and attract new investment opportunities….
Branson GMX-HP delivers higher power with greater downforce to meet changing requirements of global electric vehicle manufacturers January 24, 2023 Emerson’s new Branson™ GMX-HP ultrasonic metal welder combines greater power and downforce, essential for larger welds required by electric vehicles, batteries and energy storage systems, with a modular equipment design and features that simplify installation…
Omron’s New G2RV-ST And G3RV-ST Relays Are Among the Fastest in the Industry That Provide Better Visibility, Top-Notch Reliability, and Vibration Resistance January 23, 2023 Speedier relays are a key requirement in today’s fast-paced manufacturing industry, and Omron responded to this need with the new ST relays that are among the fastest available on the…
Technically Unbeatable for Manufacturing Processes That Involve Heavy and Large-Volume Components January 17, 2023 The robots of the KR FORTEC ultra family set new standards in the heavy payload range from 480 kg to 800 kg. Ideally rated for high payloads and moments of inertia, they especially meet the new requirements of the electromobility sector….
GM Canada’s transformed CAMI plant helps secure Ontario’s place as global automotive hub January 10, 2023 Recently, the Ontario government is celebrating the opening of General Motors of Canada’s (GM Canada) first full-scale all-electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Ingersoll and the first BrightDrop Zevo 600s to be made at the facility. With support from the…
The DriveRadar® IoT suite package includes plug and play smart sensors, Edge processing, and intelligent data analysis to transform your static Gear units into sophisticated, self-learning, and self-diagnosing Gear Units. The technology is designed to take the guesswork and even some of the thinking out of your maintenance tasks and allows you to view critical performance data right from your smart device. Plan maintenance and repair activities predictively for your drives and avoid undesirable system failures.
With the support of the Ontario, federal and municipal governments, LG Energy Solution and automaker Stellantis are joining forces to build the province’s first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant. The joint venture between LG Energy Solution, Ltd. (LGES) and Stellantis N.V. will invest more than CDN $5 billion (USD $4.1 billion) to build a facility in Windsor to manufacture batteries for EVs in Canada, representing the largest automotive manufacturing investment in the history of the province.