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Canada launches intake model for ZEV infrastructure funding

The open application process is seeking eligible not-for-profit organizations, public institutions and governments to redistribute up to a maximum of $5 million.


Canfor restructuring affects close to 500 million workers in northern B.C.

Canfor Corporation says as many as 157 employees face layoffs in one northern British Columbia town, but the company says it's too early to estimate job losses.


Government of Canada invests in small businesses developing solutions to improve food safety

iFood Packaging Systems Corporation will receive $500,000 through the Innovative Solutions Canada program's phase 2 prototype development challenge.
 
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WHITE PAPER - Life-work Technology in Practice: Manufacturing

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Honda Canada

Honda uses VR technology to accelerate the design process of EVs

Honda Design Studios is using virtual and mixed reality technology to fast-track development of new Honda vehicles. » Read more
 
Zinc8 Energy

New York offers Zinc8 Energy $9M in inducements to manufacture in the state

Zinc8 plans to create up to 500 jobs in New York. » Read more
 
Moon Magic

Moon Magic launches vegan, no-sugar added, low-calorie milk chocolate brand

Moon Magic makes six chocolate bar flavours. » Read more
 
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Women in Manufacturing

POWER YOUR JOURNEY • JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Now in its 3rd year, Advance: Women in Manufacturing is a virtual event that spotlights the accomplishments of successful women in manufacturing, encourages more women to join the sector and promotes gender equity, diversity and inclusion amongst Canadian manufacturers. This annual event is a great way for your company to be part of the conversation when it comes to recruiting and hiring more women in manufacturing, and providing women career advancement opportunities.
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Life-work technology in practice: Manufacturing

In the manufacturing industry, manual processes and outdated technology represent more significant threats to productivity and success than ever » Read more
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5 amazing applications of digital twins in manufacturing

The value of digital twins in manufacturing starts even before you manufacture anything. » Read more
Limits to computing

Limits to computing: A computer scientist explains why even in the age of AI, some problems are just too difficult

There are two aspects to a computer’s power: the number of operations its hardware can execute per second and the efficiency of the algorithms it runs. » Read more
 
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Montreal ‘smart factory’ aims to demonstrate potential of warehouse automation

As a robotic arm at a Montreal demonstration facility attempts to pick up a small box, it senses that it doesn’t have a good grip, puts the package down, adjusts and tries again. » Read more

Tesla will invest $3.6B in Nevada truck factory expansion

Tesla said it intends to invest $3.6 billion to expand manufacturing capabilities in Nevada and is confident growing software-related profits, reflected in record net income reported Wednesday for the fourth quarter of last year, will keep margins higher than any other automaker. » Read more