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Ford building its F-150 without computers due to semiconductor shortage

The company says the pickups will be held at factories for "a number of weeks," then shipped to dealers once computers are available and quality checks are done.


Feds help two Lanaudière manufacturing businesses enhance their productivity

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions grants $250,000 to help Les Entreprises Daniel Goyette and Services mécanique fabrication to grow and innovate


U.S. congressman notes that helping Canada reach vaccine parity is crucial for border reopening

New York Rep. Brian Higgins is cheering news of a White House plan to lend Canada 1.5 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
 
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Schneider Electric partners with NAIT’s Centre for Grid Innovation to bring energy solutions to Alberta businesses

Phase Two of the Centre adds Schneider Electric microgrid solutions to support growing distributed energy landscape » Read more
 
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Hydro-Québec bringing hydrogen storage technology to the commercialization stage with the University of South Wales

The two organizations signed commercial agreements to transfer the patented hydrogen storage technology arising from USW research to Hydro-Québec » Read more
 
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Human Horizons smart factory setting benchmark for intelligent vehicle manufacturing

Mass-production has already commenced and deliveries are expected to begin in May 2021 » Read more
 
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4 companies transitioning industrial equipment to be 100% automated

4 global companies are transitioning their businesses to be mostly automated. » Read more
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AstraZeneca vaccine: how to fix supply issues

Supply chain issues can be addressed – but the issues with the AstraZeneca vaccine are political, too » Read more
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Winner announced for the Volvo Cars Canada Design Challenge

As the winner of The New Garage Design Challenge, Maeiyat will receive a $2,500 cash prize; promotion in House & Home and Maison et Demeure; and his design vision for the New Garage will be showcased at the 2021 Toronto IDS. » Read more
 
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Raymond named America’s Best Midsize Employer 2021

The final list ranks the best midsize employers from a total of 500 companies, after polling an anonymous group of employees. » Read more

FedDev Ontario invests in Valbruna ASW Inc.

Valbruna ASW Inc. produces a combination of carbon, stainless and other steel materials for application in several sectors including automotive, medical, aerospace, defence and energy. » Read more