Canada EV deal with China boosts investment potential but U.S. access question looms

The trade deal between Canada and China has experts saying it could lead to Chinese electric vehicle firms producing vehicles in Canada, but much depends on the trade talks ahead with the United States.

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Bombardier expanding manufacturing footprint in Dorval, project valued at $100 million

The project represents an investment of approximately $100 million and is part of the company’s long-term strategy to boost productivity as it responds to growing demand for its business aircraft.

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Multiple brands uniting under Allied Vision, representing a main machine vision pillar for the TKH Group

Allied Vision is uniting the machine vision brands Allied Vision, Chromasens, Mikotron, NET and SVS-Vistek under one brand, becoming a comprehensive provider of integrated hardware and software solutions.

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Federal government investing over $15 million to support eight businesses, advanced innovation in GTHA

The government of Canada is investing over $15 million to strengthen innovation and advanced industries in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area.

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Flexxbotics releases free download of software-defined automation

Autonomous manufacturing platform provider Flexxbotics has released its software-defined automation as a free software download, providing direct access to industrial-grade automation technology for advanced manufacturing operations worldwide.

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Festo releases System Configurator to streamline automation system design

Festo has introduced the System Configurator, a free online tool that enables OEMs, systems integrators and distributors to design complete automation systems, including pneumatic and electric motion, remote I/O and IO-Ling devices, in one workflow.

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Flexxbotics launches open-source project on GitHub

The release was made under the Apache 2.0 license, and were designed using software-defined automation, which the company released to the public just a week ago.

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Carlo Gavazzi releases GDPH Series Definite Purpose Contactors

Carlo Gavazzi is introducing the new GDPH Series Definite Purpose Contactors, a compact range of compactors that carry the A2L (UL category LZGH2/8) approval for use with mildly flammable refrigerants.

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AutomationDirect adds additional Flowline LR80 Series EchoBeam FMCW Radar Level sensors

AutomationDirect has added more Flowline LR80 series EchoBeam FMCW radar level sensors that reportedly increase sensing ranges up to 393.7 ft (120 m) for liquids and 196.8 ft (60 m) for bulk solids.

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