November 29, 2023 Province investing in local manufacturers to boost competitiveness and create good-paying jobs The Ontario government is helping 26 small and medium-sized automotive parts suppliers invest almost $9.6 million in new tools and technology to enhance their competitiveness and create 111 new, good-paying jobs. As part of these investments, the province is providing…
November 29, 2023 Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), has announced that it will expand its leading product portfolio with a new 30 kg payload cobot. UR30 is the second in Universal Robot’s new series of innovative, next generation cobots and is built on the same architecture as the award-winning UR20. Despite…
November 23, 2023 ABB Robotics is expanding its industrial SCARA robot portfolio with the addition of the IRB 930. The new robot, compromising three variants capable of handling 12 kg and 22 kg payloads, has been designed to meet the demands of new growth opportunities in traditional and new markets. “Our latest SCARA addition broadens…
November 16, 2023 The V460 sets a new standard for usability The new Omron V460 handheld barcode reader provides an intelligent out-of-box reading experience to decode direct part marks and labels of a variety of sizes and distances, while seamlessly communicating to the most common PLC platforms. Leading automation solution provider, Omron Automation, launches its…
November 13, 2023 V460 is an advanced handheld barcode reader that has set a new standard for reading capabilities There are a variety of challenges that manufacturers face when trying to efficiently use traceability technology. Difficult to read direct part marks can hinder the performance of traceability in a production process. The V460 is an advanced…
October 24, 2023 Expansion of provincial charging network will help get more EV drivers on the road The Ontario government is providing more funding to build thousands of new electric vehicle charging stations in small and medium-sized communities, making it easier and more convenient to charge up outside of large urban centres and giving drivers…
October 18, 2023 Omron’s automation solutions for material coating and sealing refine the quality and efficiency of EV manufacturing and assembly When it comes to electric vehicle or EV manufacturing assembly, meeting downstream customer demand for vehicle delivery while maintaining quality expected by downstream customers in the lite vehicle domain is the name of the…
Umicore’s investment will create over 600 jobs in Eastern Ontario and strengthen Canada’s end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain October 17, 2023 The Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario are welcoming an investment from Umicore Rechargeable Battery Materials Canada Inc. to build a new manufacturing plant in Loyalist Township. The facility will manufacture cathode…
Comau Powers The Efficient Automation Production Of Next-Generation Electric Drive Systems For NIO October 12, 2023 Comau has implemented a high-performance turnkey solution to automate manufacturing of NIO’s next-generation electric drive systems. The multi-faceted project also ensures fast and reliable co-line production for the electric vehicle manufacturer’s third-gen induction and permanent magnet motors, both of…
PWO Canada’s expansion will create good-paying jobs in Kitchener October 4, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $9.6 million investment by PWO Canada, the first international subsidiary of German auto parts manufacturer PWO Group. The investment will be used to add a new assembly line to the company’s Kitchener facility and create 27 new,…
New agreement between Ontario and Nevada will increase trade and build stronger supply chains October 4, 2023 Ontario and Nevada are strengthening their economic relationship through a new partnership that will increase trade, attract investments and strengthen supply chains in both jurisdictions. The new Economic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support joint promotion of…
October 2, 2023 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)Technology has bee making great strides in expanding the capabilities that manufacturers have in Traceability. Due to its industry-proven, robust, short, and long-range design to identify, track, and trace products and carriers, RFID offers solutions beyond optical barcode reading. It can also be easily integrated into automation platforms using…
October 2, 2023 Manufacturers in Semiconductors, Electronics, Automotive, Packaging, and Machine Tooling industries face pressures to reduce costs, minimize downtime, optimize space and flexibility, and increase production speed. The PMAC controller family has been able to transform manufacturers operations to meet these unique needs. By providing engineers and programmers with real-time monitoring, modification, and control…
Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing will create 30 good-paying jobs September 18, 2023 The Ontario government is welcoming a $15 million investment by Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Ltd., a global manufacturer of mid- to large-size molds used in several sectors, including the automotive sector. This investment will help the company adopt new technology to increase production…
September 18, 2023 Festo’s “Blue Path to Higher Efficiency” underscores how its latest products help position users for a sustainable future At the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 2023, Festo is showcasing its latest motion control technology for performing simple or complex tasks and almost anything in between. CMTS visitors also can see examples of…
Growing auto supply chain and innovation take centre stage at IAA Mobility September 12, 2023 The Ontario government has concluded a successful business mission to Germany and Switzerland to attract investments and strengthen relationships with economic partners in the auto sector. As part of the mission, a delegation of Ontario organizations promoted the province’s auto…