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Lena Risse, Precision Toolmaker at Risse Tool Technology is the First Ever Winner in ANCA’s Inaugural Female Machinist Award

December 14, 2023 A master craftsperson and precision tool mechanic, Lena was the first female at her school to undertake this prestigious degree As part of their esteemed Tool of the Year event, ANCA introduced an exclusive new category for Female Machinists. A panel of experienced professionals evaluated submissions using the following criteria: Johanna Boland,…

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Ontario Welcomes $35 Million Manufacturing Investment in Windsor

December 11, 2023 Bobaek America’s new facility will boost Ontario’s automotive supply chain and create 144 good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming a $35 million investment by Bobaek America Inc., a Korean electric vehicle (EV) parts manufacturer, to build a new manufacturing facility in Windsor, specializing in battery insulation panels and cell sheets for…

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Introducing a New Generation of POSITAL Kit Encoders

December 11, 2023 POSITAL has announced a major upgrade to its family of 36 mm kit encoders for motion control applications. For these new devices, introduced as part of the company’s NEXTGEN initiative, upgrades include higher resolution and refined packaging that provides more compact form factors, better protection from solid particles and simpler installation procedures….

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Find Your WOW Effect with Your Tailored Clamping Technology for Your Application Areas from SCHUNK

December 6, 2023 Surprisingly versatile VERO-S NSE3 Pull-down force and the high dimensional stability of the module body. Therefore, very high tilting moments and lateral forces can be absorbed by the modules.  This module can be expanded with a variety of different equipment. New products and innovations flyer Extremely extensive in application Positioning and clamping in…

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Festo Launches HPPF Diminutive Flat Parallel Gripper for Space-Constrained Applications

December 6, 2023 Festo’s HPPF diminutive flat parallel gripper not only delivers great force in tight spaces, it’s also extremely well-priced Thanks to manufacturing innovations achieved on a new production line, Festo’s HPPF diminutive flat parallel gripper not only delivers great force in tight spaces, it’s also extremely well-priced. HPPF ranges from 19 mm to 41 mm among its…

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EPLAN, Get in Shape to Engineer Efficiently with Version 2024

eLearning Courses Bring Quick Success December 4, 2023 Discover new functions, get tips for engineering, simply work more efficiently: with Eplan’s eLearning courses, the sky’s the limit for users. Solutions provider Eplan supplies its users worldwide with valuable training content in up to sixteen languages. What’s special about them is that all the eLearning courses…

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Ontario Strengthens Electric Vehicle Supply Chain With New Manufacturing Investment

December 4, 2023 Dana Canada Corporation to create 105 good-paying jobs in Oakville and Cambridge The Ontario government is welcoming a significant investment by Dana Canada Corporation, a leading manufacturer in drivetrain and electric propulsion motor systems. The investment will be used to expand the company’s manufacturing capacity of thermal management systems, a key component…

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Device-Based Firewall Profile Added to CIP Security to Further Protect EtherNet/IP Networks

December 4, 2023 The CIP Security device-based firewall is a mechanism to filter traffic based on IP address, port, and protocol. ODVA has announced that CIP SecurityTM, the cybersecurity network extension for EtherNet/IPTM, has added a new device-based firewall for enhanced intrusion deterrence. The CIP Security device-based firewall provides users with a simple traffic filter…

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Comau Showcased Advanced Material Handling and Integrated Robotics Solutions at the Annual Rockwell Automation Fair

December 4, 2023 Comau joined Rockwell Automation at its 32nd annual Automation Fair®, November 6 – 9 in Boston, Massachusetts, (BOOTH #282) to highlight the full integration of its high-performance articulated robots and advanced vision systems with Rockwell Automation’s unified robot control platform. Comau-Rockwell Automation integrated solutions, which will be on display by systems integrators…

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EMUGE-FRANKEN Takes Home Top Honors in ANCA’s Prestigious Tool of the Year 2023 at EMO Hannover

Cutting tools inspire creativity and brilliance. December 4, 2023 The ANCA Tool of the Year Awards marked its sixth year with a record attendance of hundreds of industry professionals at the awards ceremony and gala dinner held at EMO Hannover. Pat Boland, ANCA Co Founder said: “This year has been marked by exceptional enthusiasm, boasting…

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Rittal Canada at Seneca Polytechnic

December 1, 2023 On November 21, Seneca Polytechnic hosted a ceremony to honor the inaugural group of students who successfully completed the EPLAN Certified Student (ECS) exam. The certification serves as a noteworthy achievement for students who have fulfilled the requirements of the EPLAN course within Seneca’s Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Automation (EMA) program. Congratulations…

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Choosing the Right Omron Industrial Camera

November 30, 2023 Omron, a leader in industrial automation, offers a range of industrial machine vision cameras renowned for their precision and reliability. These cameras are crucial in manufacturing and quality control. This article covers the features, applications, and selection guide for Omron industrial cameras. Key Takeaways Selecting the Right Omron Industrial Camera Plug & Play vs….

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Siemens Xcelerator: Siemens and AWS Simplify IT/OT Convergence with An Integrated Edge-To-Cloud Experience

November 30, 2023 AWS IoT SiteWise Edge is now available on the Siemens Industrial Edge Marketplace. From there, customers can deploy it on Siemens Industrial Edge for centralized app and device management and combine it with a variety of other apps and edge devices, from Siemens and other vendors, to configure an IoT solution for their…

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ANCA’s FX7 ULTRA: Ultra Impressive and Ultra Precise. Innovation at its Finest

November 30, 2023 By Krystie Johnston ANCA’s passion for technology and innovation, combined with their manufacturing expertise has made them a world-leader for flexible CNC tool grinders and cutters, and they are gaining attention in Canada. From Melbourne, Australia to a world-leading manufacturer ANCA is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality innovative products and solutions….

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Ontario Strengthening Auto Parts Manufacturing Sector in Durham Region

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…