August 12, 2024 Funding will help connect over 36,000 workers to better jobs and bigger paycheques The Ontario government is investing nearly $17 million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) to train over 36,000 workers in the North for in-demand careers in mining, construction, energy and forestry and build new training facilities. With this investment, the province…
August 12, 2024 Manufacturing seems to be a mixed bag right now, with some folks up big and others struggling. Finding welders continues to drive challenges for fabricators and when we look to automation, it can feel overwhelming to trade a welder shortage for a robot tech shortage. While no one wants to turn away…
August 8, 2024 CanREA’s Go Solar Guide 2024 is the go-to resource for Canadians looking to install solar on their rooftops and homes. The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) launched the 2024 edition of its highly anticipated annual Go Solar Guide on July 22. This free consumer guide contains everything homeowners and small business owners…
August 8, 2024 FANUC America has expanded its footprint to over 2 million square feet and has created over 400 jobs since 2019. FANUC America, a global leader in robotics and automation systems, has officially unveiled its new 650,000 square foot West Campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The expansion increases the footprint in Michigan…
August 8, 2024 Food producers who use compressed air in their operations can rely on the MS-Series from Festo to ensure compliance with SQF-Certification By Krystie Johnston Festo has a broad portfolio of products and solutions for the food industry. One facet of this offering is their MS-Series compressed air preparation units designed with your…
August 8, 2024 Applications now open for largest round of Skills Development Fund to train workers in manufacturing, construction and technology The Ontario government’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream opened on July 29, with up to an additional $260 million available, the biggest funding round since the Fund launched in 2021. Building on the success of…
August 8, 2024 WAGO’s 750/753 Series Remote I/O system provides the confidence to go all-in on your automation application. Boasting 16 fieldbus options and interoperability with higher level PLCs, these modules offer the most flexible, modular, and compact platform for stand-alone or distributed automation. Choose from over 500 simple and complex modules that allow for easy…
August 8, 2024 The stringent food safety standards of the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) impact everyone in the U.S. food supply chain, from manufacturers to retailers. For food and beverage processors, preventing contamination necessitates rigorous sanitation protocols to ensure equipment cleanliness at the microbiological level. Enter hygienic design: an approach to enclosure design…
August 8, 2024 Canada and Ontario committing up to $5 million to bolster small agri-food businesses The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $5 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to help the important small businesses in the agriculture and food industry enhance their food safety systems and stimulate…
August 7, 2024 Assiniboine College is excited to announce that the new Mechatronics Engineering Technology (Robotics and Automation) program launching in fall 2025 will give students access to industry leading certification through the Siemens Mechatronics Systems Certification Program (SMSCP). The Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program is an international industry standard comprehensive skills certification in mechatronics…
August 7, 2024 The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, have announced on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, that Canada and the United States have concluded substantive negotiations for a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA). The Canada-United…
August 7, 2024 Maritime Launch is building Spaceport Nova Scotia, Canada’s first and only commercial spaceport located near Canso, Nova Scotia. Maritime Launch Services Inc. congratulates the Government of Canada on concluding negotiations on a Technology Safeguard Agreement (TSA) with the United States. This landmark government-to-government treaty represents a significant milestone for the Canadian space…
August 1, 2024 Medical Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. (MMT), a leading global provider of medical device manufacturing solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Crew Feighery to the position of Senior Vice President (SVP). In his new role, Crew will be responsible for overseeing MMT’s technical and field sales, as well as marketing. Crew joined…
August 1, 2024 County of Wetaskiwin and Sustane Technologies Partner for Groundbreaking Waste Initiative The County of Wetaskiwin and Nova Scotia based Sustane Technologies Inc. proudly announce a collaborative venture which will increase sustainability and drive economic growth by transforming waste into valuable resources. This partnership will adapt Sustane’s award winning and proven technologies specifically…
August 1 2024 Cleantech company develops alternative fuel for export market Shifting away from fossil fuels lowers greenhouse gas emissions and fosters innovation and economic growth. Minimizing plastic waste helps preserve our ecosystems and reduces the burden on landfills. The Government of Canada is investing in a company that is doing both at the same…
August 1, 2024 Why do manufacturers invest in technologies like robotics, cloud computing and AI? What’s the main barriers to them adopting new tech? And how do they plan to invest in the future? This Spring, Universal Robots conducted a comprehensive survey involving 1,200 manufacturers across Europe and North America to understand their views on…