Experimental glider’s ion drive provides silent thrust | Canada’s going bonkers for low Earth orbits | Ottawa to $153 million in ocean supercluster

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November 22, 2018

News

Awesome experimental plane flies silently, may lead to quiet drones

Star Trek-Inspired glider produces thrust by applying a strong electric field to the air. » Read More

Canada is going bonkers for low Earth orbit satellites

Recent $52 million in funding for NorthStar Earth and Space Inc's 40 satellite cluster is the latest in an aerospace boom that's poised for launch. » Read More

Restoration Robotics installs first ARTAS system outside of U.S

Physician-assisted robot helps dissect and assist in the harvesting of follicular units directly from the scalp for hair transplants. » Read More

Bombardier CEO holds off on cash request from the government

The company announced last week it will lay off 5,000 workers as part of a five-year plan to rein in costs and reduce the net long-term debt of US$9 billion. » Read More

Ottawa to invest up to $153 million in ocean supercluster

The funding is an effort to promote innovation and economic growth in marine-based industries, including renewable energy, fisheries, aquaculture and shipbuilding. » Read More

Products

Multi-Axis Controller

Omron CK3M-Series programmable controller offers industry-leading output speeds. » Read More

Pneumatic Gripper

Schunk's inexpensive MPC gripper designed for small components. » Read More

Events

International Conference on Recent Innovations in Engineering and Technology
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Date: February 27 - 28, 2019 » Read More

Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Show
Location: Place Bonaventure, Montréal
Date: May 3-5, 2019 » Read More

ENERCOM 2019
Location: Fairmont Royal York, Toronto
Event Date: March 25-26, 2019 » Read More