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Toyota, Mazda plan $1.6B U.S. plant

Japanese automakers Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. plan to spend $1.6 billion to jointly build auto manufacturing plant in the U.S. — a move that will create up to 4,000 jobs, they say.


Kuka produces two millionth Jeep Wrangler body-in-white

This month, Kuka Toledo Production Operations (KTPO) celebrated the completion of its two millionth Jeep Wrangler body-in-white.


Report finds record growth for North American robotics in 2017

The Association for Advancing Automation says its newest research shows many growth records set in the areas of robotics, machine vision, motion control and motor technology for the first half of 2017.


Two Quebec manufacturers receive $1.5M in federal funding

A $1,455,000 investment from the federal government will maintain 225 jobs and create 40 new ones for two manufacturers in Quebec’s Lanaudière-region.


GE closing Rochester plant, work being moved to China

General Electric says it will close its manufacturing facility in Rochester next year and the work will be moved to China.
 
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Thyssenkrupp connects machinery through new toii platform

Describing it as a milestone in digital transformation, thyssenkrupp says it has developed an in-house IIoT platform that enables all machines to communicate with each other. » Read full article
 
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New AI research centres in Ontario and California

Triassic, an engineering services and manufacturing automation company, has opened artificial intelligence research facilities in Toronto, Ont., and Pleasanton, Calif. » Read full article

Schneider, Claroty strive to address safety and cybersecurity challenges

Under the terms of this new partnership, Claroty will market its real-time OT/ICS network monitoring and detection solution to Schneider Electric’s customers through the company’s Collaborative Automation Partner Program. » Read full article

Ontario celebrates grand opening of Walker Advanced Manufacturing Centre

The Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre — a new Niagara College-affiliated centre — provides students with more than 15,000 square feet of lab space for hands-on applied learning, innovation space for companies to work onsite and office space. » Read full article

Siemens Canada names new president and CEO

Faisal Kazi will serve as the president and CEO of Siemens Canada starting next month, where he will be responsible for leading the overall strategic direction of the company. » Read full article
 
Event Calendar 
 
Ontario Export Awards

WESTEC

Location: Los Angeles, Calif.
Date: September 12-14, 2017
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Omron Technology Road Show Edmonton

Location: Edmonton, Alta.
Date: September 13-14, 2017
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EMO Hannover

Location: Hannover, Germany
Date: September 18-23, 2017
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CMTS

Location: Mississauga, Ont.
Date: September 25-28, 2017
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ERP Vendor Congress

Location: Mississauga, Ont.
Date: October 30-31, 2017
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