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ATS to acquire KMW and produce electric vehicles

Ontario-based automation solutions provider ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KMW, a German-based supplier of custom micro-assembly systems and test equipment solutions. » Read full article

Humber to host FIRST Robotics Competition in 2019

Toronto's Humber College will host a robotics competition in partnership with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Canada from March 8 to 10, 2019. » Read full article

Canada invests $400K in Indigenous forestry jobs and manufacturing

The federal government has announced funding to support Indigenous jobs and manufacturing efficiencies in Canada's forestry industry. » Read full article

Managing cannabis in the workplace

Cannabis is set to be legalized for recreational use as of October 17, 2018. For many employers still struggling with how to accommodate employees who have been prescribed cannabis for medicinal purposes, this will create new challenges and questions. » Read full article

FEATURED NEWS

Industry 4.0: Ending the data deadlock

Recent reports project that Canadian industry is perfectly positioned to take advantage of a new industrial revolution and the process is already taking place. » Read full article

Products

HP Metal Jet for high-volume 3D printing of parts

HP has announced the launch of the HP Metal Jet, which uses 3D printing technology for high-volume manufacturing of production-grade metal parts. » Read full article

WAGO adds MCS MAXI 832 Series lever-actuated PCB connector

WAGO has introduced the MCS MAXI 832 Series, which the company says the world’s first lever-actuated PCB connector for high-power applications up to 66 A/600 V, and up to 4 AWG conductors. » Read full article

Events

Transatlantic Conference: Advanced Manufacturing and Lightweighting
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AUTOMA 2018
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International Robot Safety Conference
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Advantech IoT Co-Creation Summit
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Supporting Women in Trades Conference
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Formnext
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Advanced Design and Manufacturing Expo
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Automation Fair
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IDTechEx Show!/Printed Electronics USA
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SPS IPC Drives
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AI World Conference & Expo
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