CAF-FCA to Develop National Strategy for Women in Trades by 2020
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum-Forum Canadien sur l’Apprentissage (CAF-FCA) has announced a task force to develop a national strategy for women in trades.
From Long Goods Raw Material to a Palletized Finished Part
Automation, networking and robotics are rapidly gaining ground in metalworking – and in storage and sawing technology. Storage systems and sawing machines are increasingly being integrated into a uniformly controlled material flow in which all processes between incoming and outgoing goods are fully automated – from the storage of the long goods raw material to the dispatch of the palletized finished parts.
ABB digital solution eliminates needless maintenance to boost productivity in the metals industry
ABB has launched a scalable, digital application that gives metals producers a complete overview of their production assets’ health, helping to avoid excess maintenance, prevent unnecessary exposure to hazardous areas and speed up repairs.
Siemens announces industrial application hosting platform for cybersecurity
Siemens has expanded the Ruggedcom Multi-Service Platform product family of utility-grade communication devices by introducing a new, more powerful version of the Ruggedcom APE (Application Processing Engine) – an industrial application hosting platform designed for running third party software applications in harsh, mission-critical environments.
Endress+Hauser Canada breaks ground at new Customer Experience Centre
Endress+Hauser has broken ground for its new $28 million Customer Experience Centre for Central and Eastern Canada. When construction of the approximately 47,000 sq ft facility in Burlington is completed late next year, it will provide customers from Manitoba to Atlantic Canada with a generously equipped, state-of-the-art training and support hub for selecting and familiarizing themselves with the company’s latest innovations for process automation.
EHRC Announce Keynote Speakers for Agents of Change 2019
Electricity Human Resources Canada has announced this year’s keynote speakers for Agents of Change 2019, hosted in Toronto on Wednesday November 13, 2019.
KUKA develops mobile robot for semiconductor production
The production of semiconductors is complex. Until now there was no mobile, automated semiconductor production system that enabled component transfer from one step to the next. That has now changed with the KUKA wafer handling solution.
National Symposium: Preparing Youth for Careers in the Skilled Trades
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) is hosting a National Symposium: Preparing Youth for Careers in the Skilled Trades on October 24-25 in Ottawa, ON.
Brock Solutions Increases Waste Diversion By 103 Percent Since Integration of Organics Bins in August
In March 2018, Brock Solutions committed to becoming a more environmentally sustainable organization. Starting at their head office in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Brock Solutions set a goal with Waste Management to increase the office’s waste diversion by approximately 50% by year end to coincide with the Canadian average.
From CAD data to digital twin
B&R has integrated the industrialPhysics simulation tool into its Automation Studio engineering environment. The 3D simulation software greatly simplifies model-based machine development. Developers can import CAD data from machine components or entire machines directly into the simulation tool.
Upcoming Thrive Summit Boasts Impressive Lineup of Speakers
The BCEA’s Woman’s Network THRIVE Summit is taking place on October 4th at the Executive Inn Burnaby. The event features some high profile speakers who will be discussing some pressing industry topics.
NSI Industries Broadens its Portfolio with the Acquisition of Bridgeport Fittings
NSI Industries has announced the acquisition of electrical products manufacturer Bridgeport Fittings, a Stratford, Connecticut based American-made manufacturer of electrical fittings for cable and conduit installations.
ABB names Björn Rosengren as CEO
The Board of ABB has unanimously appointed Björn Rosengren, as Chief Executive Officer. He will join ABB on February 1, 2020 and succeed CEO, Peter Voser, in this role on March 1, 2020. At that time Peter Voser will revert to his position at ABB solely as Chairman of the Board.
AEMC Introduces a NEW AC Current Measurement Probes Models LM102 & LM103
AEMC’s compact AC Current Probes Model LM102 (current) and LM103 (voltage) are equipped with high performance magnetic material offering excellent linearity and improved performance.
Tough outdoor enclosures simplify advanced remote I/O plant control architectures
Intertec Instrumentation is launching a range of tough field enclosures for housing remote I/O and other control and instrumentation electronics, featuring compact passive cooling to dramatically reduce costs of ownership.
Pilz: CMSE® – Certified Machinery Safety Expert
A collaboration between two international leaders in their respective fields, Pilz and TUV NORD, Certified Machinery Safety Expert training is the foremost machinery safety training of its kind in the market. Our Training Instructors have extensive experience in the field of machinery safety therefore they have the ability to utilise worked examples from projects to ensure attendees gain both a theoretical and practical understanding.
