October 18, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Smart manufacturing faces a myriad of challenges: a shortage of skilled labour. supply chain issues, and technological advancements that, for companies who cannot keep pace, threaten a competitive edge. Solving these problems today, and into the future, is critical to ensure the success of the industry. Empowering the next…
October 17, 2024 A recent survey conducted by Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, reveals that Canadians are growing impatient with the slow progress of the country’s largest corporations, highlighting a concerning gap between public expectations and business efforts. These findings come at a critical moment as Canada…
October 17, 2024 The $9.5 million expansion adds 16,000 square feet of classroom space plus new labs and studios By Chris Clay on October 11, 2024 Humber Polytechnic is meeting the needs of the changing and in-demand skilled trades industry with the expansion and renovation of the Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology. The $9.5 million expansion has added…
October 16, 2024 Province investing an additional $146 million to establish Ontario as a global biomanufacturing and life sciences hub The Ontario government unveiled the next phase of its life sciences strategy, aimed at driving innovation, boosting investments and enhancing research to further solidify the province as a global leader in biomanufacturing and health sciences. This…
October 11, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Hirebotics recently showcased their latest innovations at IMTS, including their Beacon platform which makes programming a cobot as easy as using a cell phone or tablet, and unveiled new features designed to enhance the capabilities of their Beacon-powered cobots. Empower the Metal Workers You Already Have. Many automation solutions…
October 9, 2024 U.S. technology leaders tap NVIDIA AI software to transform industries worldwide NVIDIA has announced it is teaming with U.S. technology leaders to help organizations create custom AI applications and transform the world’s industries using the latest NVIDIA NIM™ Agent Blueprints and NVIDIA NeMo™ and NVIDIA NIM microservices. Across industries, technology organizations like AT&T, Lowe’s and the University…
September 30, 2024 By Krystie Johnston Quality cables and connections for photovoltaic (PV) systems are critical to ensure safe and long-lasting setups. HELUKABEL has provided cables, wires, and accessories for infrastructure and energy applications for more than 45 years. Their comprehensive portfolio of products is trusted by manufacturers, installers, and operators of PV systems worldwide…
September 30, 2024 Bossard Inc., a leader in industrial fastening and assembly technology solutions, announces a live demonstration of its innovative fastening technology at the 2024 FABTECH show in Orlando, Florida. Bossard’s Fastening Innovations: Enhancing production and manufacturing processes is crucial for success as we face a rapidly growing industry. However, challenges such as skilled…
September 27, 2024 PrecisionX Group, a portfolio company of CORE Industrial Partners (CORE), is pleased to announce the acquisition of MSK Precision Products, Inc. (MSK), a key provider of manufacturing and assembly of high-precision components for the medical, aerospace, defense, and telecommunications industries. “The acquisition of MSK reinforces our commitment to delivering quick-turn, state-of-the-art contract…
September 27, 2024 ANCA’s legacy of innovation is shaping the future of technology for lower cost, higher quality cutting tool production ANCA at IMTS not only celebrated five decades of innovation but 35 years of successful operations in the USA and exhibiting the first machine ever bought in the U.S., a refurbished TG4, was a…
September 27, 2024 Introducing sophisticated digital interface solutions that reduce development time and cost ANCA, a market leader in CNC grinding machines who is this year celebrating 50 years of innovation, and Tetralytix, a developer of simulation software for superior metal cutting technology, are pleased to announce their strategic collaboration in the field of virtual…
September 26, 2024 ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (EVE), a global lithium battery cell manufacturer, to support the development of new, sustainable lithium battery factories in locations worldwide. The agreement, founded on EVE’s ‘Global Manufacturing, Global Delivery, Global Cooperation’ capability system, aims to improve efficiency, meet project…
September 26, 2024 International Innovation Network Oy (IIN), a Finland-based automation solutions company, have partnered with Mecademic, an industrial robot arm manufacturer based in Montreal (Canada), to integrate the MCS500 — the world’s most compact, most precise SCARA robot — as a central component in their soon-to-be-released white-label desktop robot cell. According to IIN’s CEO…
September 26, 2024 Teradyne Robotics, a division of Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:TER) and global leader in advanced robotics solutions, is jointly developing a robotics showcase at MxD (Manufacturing x Digital) with Siemens, a global leader in industrial automation hardware and software. The collaboration will be showcased at MxD innovation centre in Chicago, IL, a non-profit organization serving as a hub…
September 24, 2024 By Quinn Harker Vention is excited to announce that ABB has joined the Vention ecosystem! Now available on Vention.com, explore the full ABB GoFa CRB15000 Series. These collaborative robots (cobots) are not only available to purchase but also fully compatible with the Vention Manufacturing Automation Platform (MAP), so you can easily integrate them into your next…
Festo is launching a clean energy project at its North American Regional Service Center in Mason, OH, near Cincinnati. Roof-mounted solar panels on two of the three buildings will supply 48% of the facility’s electricity requirements – 2.6 million kilowatt hours (kWh) year round – when installation is completed next year. “Every kilowatt hour of electricity generated by sunlight at the Festo North American Regional Service Center is an additional kilowatt hour added to Duke Energy’s pool of electricity for local consumers and businesses,” said Jose Luis Esparza, Head of Non-Production Material Procurement, Festo North America.