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October 2, 2019
News 
 
Freepoint - BB1

Lutze names new director of sales for North America

Lutze, manufacturer of industrial wire and cable and control products, has named Brad Meeks as its director of sales for North America.


Applying smart automation: Canadian use cases

The powerful combination of connected sensors and artificial intelligence is providing exciting new ways for humans and machines to interact in the pursuit of operational excellence.


Remembering Moore Industries founder Leonard W. Moore

Leonard W. Moore (Len), founder and owner of Moore Industries-International, passed away on September 6, 2019 at the age of 85.


Workers, car owners, dealers and GM feel pinch from strike

As the United Auto Workers' strike against General Motors stretches into a second week, it's not just the company and striking workers getting pinched.


Manufacturing AUTOMATION has a new website!

We’re excited to share our new website design with you. You’ll see all of the same kinds of industrial automation content as before, but now it’s easier to find!
 
FEATURED NEWS 
 
Feature

Q&A: Walter Garrison, advanced manufacturing business integrator for the City of Mississauga

Walter Garrison, advanced manufacturing business integrator for the City of Mississauga, talks technology adoption and building a support system for success. » Read full article
 
NEWS 
 

CMTS 2019: Keynotes focus on labour, IP gaps in Canadian manufacturing

Canadian manufacturers have an unprecedented opportunity to take the lead on an important global issue: the growing skills gap, as the manufacturing sector prepares for transformative change. » Read full article

How to get your factory fit for the future

Capitalize on the Internet of Things by connecting sensors to automation software for intelligent decision-making. » Read full article

Pulp and paper manufacturers win awards from Workplace Safety North

Two pulp and paper manufacturers are among the winners of the Workplace Safety North (WSN) annual awards program, which recognizes Ontario workplaces for health and safety excellence. » Read full article

Our October 2019 digital edition is now available!

Our cover story is about the latest tools for training and safety: virtual reality and augmented reality headsets. » Read full article
 
Products 
 
P1

Wireless access point for data transmission

Emerson has partnered with Cisco to introduce a next-generation industrial wireless networking solution for data management, to improve plant productivity, reliability and safety. » Read full article
P2

Storage solutions for industrial-grade AI and IoT

Western Digital has introduced a portfolio of products for high-endurance storage solutions in demanding industrial, smart and advanced manufacturing environments. » Read full article
P3

Machine tool tech upgrade

Siemens has consolidated its Sinumerik CNC hardware and software solutions, offering dual tracks for the machine tool builder and end-user attendees. » Read full article
 
Events 
 
MA - BB2

CMTS: Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show

Location: Toronto, Ont.
Date: September 30-October 3, 2019
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MCMA Technical Conference

Location: Indianapolis, Ind.
Date: October 7-10, 2019
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AUTOMA 2019: Oil & Gas Automation and Digitalization Congress

Location: Zurich, Swi.
Date: October 14-15, 2019
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International Robot Safety Conference

Location: Indianapolis, Ind.
Date: October 15-17, 2019
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Automation Fair

Location: Burnaby, B.C.
Date: November 6, 2019
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15th European Manufacturing Strategies Summit

Location: Berlin, Ger.
Date: November 11-16, 2019
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Collaborative Robots, Advanced Vision & AI Conference

Location: San Jose, Calif.
Date: November 12-13, 2019
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