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Ontario investing additional $12M in auto parts companies to boost supply chain resiliency

Phase 2 better positions Ontario to develop and build the vehicle of the future through emerging technologies and advanced manufacturing processes.


NGen announces $1.675M in funding for a Battery Materials Development and Manufacturing facility

This project aims to lead to a simplified manufacturing flow sheet, lowering the overall cost, and decreasing the environmental footprint of cathode manufacturing.


Pursuit of net-zero a $61B opportunity in Alberta’s cleantech sector

Calgary Economic Development Ltd. stated that Alberta will need to invest more than $2.1 billion a year in cleantech by 2030, increasing to $5.5 billion by 2040.
 
 
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Brecoflex

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Scott Hardy

Portable Electric announces Scott Hardy as new CEO

Hardy joins Portable Electric after a tenure as CEO of DDS Wireless International where he helped drive growth by transitioning the technology firm to a SaaS-based business model. » Read more
 
Potatos

P.E.I. Potato truck leaves for Ottawa to support farmers in trade issues with the U.S.

Representatives from Island potato farms will join provincial government and industry leaders to hand out potatoes to the general public. » Read more
 
RoboDK

RoboDK releases new palletizing plugin for robots on manufacturing lines

Albert Nubiola, CEO of RoboDK, explains that the robotics market has traditionally been unbalanced for palletizing applications. » Read more
 
 
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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH 
 
Time management

Time management has become harder than ever — and we should be grateful

Time management was easier decades ago: people’s time was, in a very real sense, managed for them by outside forces. » Read more
Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship learning: All university students can benefit

Universities are finding ways to customize traditional “big business” topics for brand-new ventures. » Read more
Emotions

Our emotions and identity can affect how we use grammar

Research using EEG technology — which measures brain wave activity — has shown that the affective state of a person (how someone feels) while they read non-emotional sentences in English changes the nature of the brain response. » Read more
 
MANUFACTURING JOBSITE 
 
PLT Industry 4.0

Entry Level Framer, Jebco Manufacturing Inc. 7326 82 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB, T6B 0G2

Our high-volume wood manufacturing plant is currently looking for an entry level framer at our Edmonton east facility. The right candidate for this position must have experience in wood working, measuring, cutting, shape, assemble and ability to join wood materials, read and interpret blueprints, and operate various types of power tools. We will provide training onsite. » Apply now

General Labour - Competitive wages, Western Archrib, 7326 82 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB, T6B 0G2

Our high-volume wood manufacturing plant is currently looking to fill multiple general labour positions at our Edmonton east facility. Positions will vary depending on experience and skillset. The right candidates for these positions can have experience in wood manufacturing or carpentry but not a requirement. We will provide training onsite. » Apply now