May 15, 2024 Siemens, a leading technology company, has announced a breakthrough in the longstanding challenge of closely managing numerous hardware control points throughout the factory. The solution is the new Siemens Simatic Automation Workstation, which allows manufacturers to replace a hardware PLC, a conventional HMI and an edge device with a single, software-based workstation….
May 14, 2024 Asahi Kasei’s decision to build this new facility in Port Colborne is a testament to Canada and Ontario’s competitive business environment, Canada is a global leader in the electric vehicle (EV) market. As demand for EVs continues to grow, we want more of these vehicles to be assembled right here in Canada….
May 14, 2024 Successful electricity generation and storage procurement will meet province’s energy needs through 2030 The Ontario government has concluded the largest battery storage procurement in Canada’s history and secured the necessary electricity generation to support the province’s growing population and economy through the end of the decade. This successful procurement marks another milestone…
May 10, 2024 Electrification and automation leader ABB and Niedax Group, a leading global supplier of cable management systems, have entered into an agreement to form a new 50/50 joint venture. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Expected to close and commence operations in Q4 2024, the collaboration will integrate the North American…
May 10, 2024 Asahi Kasei has announced that it will construct an integrated plant in Ontario, Canada for the base film manufacturing and coating of Hipore™ wet-process lithium-ion battery (LIB) separator1. In relation to this plant, Asahi Kasei has concluded a basic agreement with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and the two parties are currently…
May 10, 2024 AI skills are urgently needed. But how do you get started? Together with the region’s employment agencies, SCHUNK organized a networking event for companies and educational institutions interested about AI skills on February 1, 2024 on the topic “Artificial intelligence (AI) – my competitive advantage of tomorrow? Get trained now – use…
May 10, 2024 • ABB announces winners of 2024 ABB Startup Challenge• Entrepreneurs challenged to use AI to further energy transition• Four winners each win a $30,000 collaboration project with ABB to bring new solutions to market Some of the most innovative startups were recognized at this year’s ABB Startup Challenge in the Sophia Antipolis…
May 10, 2024 The Vector Institute and Be Node unite to develop global climate action solutions through artificial intelligence In an effort to combat the global climate crisis, the Vector Institute and the Turkish Informatics Foundation through its Be Node platform have launched the Global AI Alliance for Climate Action. This international partnership will connect…
May 10, 2024 Merck Canada announces collaboration with vector institute to further advance its artificial intelligence capabilities and drive innovation in healthcare Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, has entered into a multi-year agreement with the Vector Institute in Toronto, an independent not-for-profit corporation dedicated to advancing the field of artificial…
May 9, 2024 Production facilities are increasingly the targets of cyberattacks. Industrial companies are therefore required to identify and close potential vulnerabilities in their systems. To address the need to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities on the shop floor as quickly as possible, Siemens has launched a new cybersecurity software-as-a-service. The cloud-based SINEC Security Guard offers automated…
May 9, 2024 Comau Presents Its New S-Family of Small, Fast and Element-Resistant “Hollow Wrist” Industrial Robots Comau debuts its new S-Family of small yet powerful robots at Automate 2024, North America’s leading automation show. The first two high-speed robots, with payloads of 13 kg and up to 18 kg, are expressly indicated for assembly,…
May 9, 2024 Comau unveils the newest solution in its Machine Inspection Recognition Archetypes (MI.RA) family of hardware-agnostic, intelligent vision systems, MI.RA/OnePicker. Making its worldwide debut at Automate 2024, North America’s leading automation show, Comau’s new perception-based piece picking solution is the easy and smart way to eliminate unsustainable sorting activities within diversified industries, which…
May 9, 2024 Comau is spearheading the Power of Automation with new digital-driven, advanced robotic and powerful AI-backed automation solutions, which it will unveil at Automate, North America’s leading automation show. Underscoring its global presence with local roots, Comau will be at Chicago’s McCormick Place from May 6-9, 2024 in Booth 4041 to debut the new S-Family…
May 9, 2024 Softing Industrial Automation announces the release of the latest version V5.35 of dataFEED OPC Suite which offers comprehensive support for SINUMERIK 840D CNC machines as well as the integration of web services The dataFEED OPC Suite combines software solutions for OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) and OPC Classic communication as well as…
May 8, 2024 PULS is proud to inform you that they have successfully passed the ISO 27001 certification, a globally recognized standard for information security management, by DEKRA. At PULS, they believe that their business partner’s trust is essential. They are committed to providing the highest level of confidentiality, integrity to their clients’ data, as well…
May 8, 2024 MAXOLUTION® System Solutions from SEW-EURODRIVE Focus on growing your business, and let SEW-EURODRIVE deal with the integration of Smart Technology. Get ready for the MAXOLUTION® All-in-one Solution and make the shift to an intelligent, highly efficient, advanced manufacturing process that is industry 4.0 ready! MAXOLUTION® from SEW-EURODRIVE delivers tailor-made system solutions with a…