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Advanced Manufacturing Outlook 2021

For a second year, Canadian Manufacturing and PLANT magazines are putting together a report on advanced manufacturing that will provide valuable insights into how companies are (or are not) engaging with Industry 4.0., and we want to hear from you! How is your firm utilizing IoT, analytics, automation or other elements of digitization? Let us know by participating in a 12-minute survey. Deadline to participate is July 31!


No evidence of Trudeau contact with WE before deal awarded: PCO

The now-aborted deal could have paid the organization some $43.5 million


Invest $50B in green projects for post-pandemic stimulus: experts

The biggest ticket proposal is $27 billion for retrofitting buildings to be more energy efficient


Responding to COVID-19: Industry Leadership Honours

Manufacturers and their workforces are among the heroes who have battled the spread of COVID-19, and we are going to recognize them with a virtual gala event September 17, 2020 at 11AM ET. The deadline to apply or nominate a deserving company is August 7!
 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 

NEW PRT-1217 Series Multi-Person unit

This PROVIX COVID Temperature screening thermographic turret camera is designed to detect elevated skin-surfaces temperatures with high accuracy in real-time. It can be used for preliminary temperature screening in office buildings, factories, stations, airports, and other public places. This Camera is Health Canada Certified and has the ability for multi personnel use. The new camera is networkable across the board and allows for easier setup with 32 language options. For more information, PROVIX can be reached at 1 705 424 9960 or 1 888 434 0253. Learn More
 
MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS 
 

Researchers find that “Ghost Fleas” contribute to high levels of methylmercury in fish

Methylmercury is a neurotoxin that can permanently damage brain activity in humans » Read more
 

Survey shows handwashing habits have changed since COVID-19

The survey also exposes sharp differences between male and female handwashing habits » Read more
 

Cascade Aerospace awarded Bangladesh Airforce contract

The firm will perform inspections, overhaul components and provide additional maintenance work » Read more
 
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Putting Process Optimization on the Fast Track

Control loop performance monitoring solutions were supposed to facilitate optimization of a plant’s PID controllers. Difficulty with real-world process data and limits on their ability to provide meaningful recommendations hampered effectiveness. Those speed bumps have been removed and for some manufacturers real-time optimization is now on the fast track. Learn More
 
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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH 
 

How Canada compares to other countries on COVID-19 cases and deaths

While Canada has done a better job than other countries at managing COVID-19, its death rate still exceeds that of similar nations » read more

Shift to remote work presents opportunities for virtual meeting providers

The unprecedented increase in the number of people working from home sets up global meetings market for exponential growth » read more

DIY labs in homes will spur inventions after the coronavirus pandemic

With the coronavirus pandemic, people are looking at more ways to explore and conduct research from home. » read more
 
LATEST FROM PLANT 
 

Business leaders support BlackNorth campaign against anti-Black racism

Canadian business leaders pledge to create conditions to support the success of members of the Black community. » read more

Company, CEO tried to export chemicals to China: Prosecutors

Scheme involved shipping chemicals used in microchip manufacturing from Rhode Island » read more