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October 28, 2019
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MA - BB1

Equipment manufacturer fined $45K for critical worker injury

Skyjack Inc. been fined $45,000 by Ontario provincial court after pleading guilty to an offence involving a critical worker injury at its Guelph facility.


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.


EMC honours manufacturers at awards ceremony

The Awards of Excellence were presented on the evening of Oct. 9 at the EMC’s national conference, Advantage Through Excellence, in Vaughan, Ont.


Reducing email threats: 5 tips for cybersecurity awareness month

In a recent Going Digital column, Jennifer Rideout explores how you can keep your business safe and reduce the risk that email threats pose.


CMTS 2019: Conference highlights new tech as solution to the manufacturing skills gap

New technologies that encourage innovation in Canadian manufacturing and the optimization of production flows amid workforce challenges were the focus of the 2019 edition of the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS).
 
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AR & VR: Sensory-rich training solutions

In the cover story from our new issue, we look into how virtual and augmented reality headsets are improving training times and skill retention, all while reducing costs, optimizing workflows and prioritizing safety. » Read full article
 
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MA Issue - BB2

Canadian automation companies to host German Technology Days

EPLAN, Pilz, Rittal and WAGO, four companies in automation and advanced manufacturing that have a presence in Canada with their headquarters in Germany, are hosting Canada’s inaugural German Technology Days. » Read full article

Hitting the trifecta: important improvements for manufacturers

There are many competing ideas and priorities being considered by companies seeking to win the improvement race. What is the most important improvement to make first? Paul Hogendoorn investigates in the new Industry Watch column. » Read full article

Bakery fined $75K for critical worker injury on production line

FGF Brands Inc., a Toronto-based industrial bakery, has been fined $75,000 by Ontario provincial court after pleading guilty to an offence involving a critical injury of a worker. » Read full article

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. » Read full article
 
Event Calendar 
 
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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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German Technology Day - Mississauga

Location: Mississauga, Ont.
Date: November 19, 2019
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German Technology Day - Kitchener

Location: Kitchener, Ont.
Date: November 21, 2019
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SPS 2019

Location: Nuremberg, Ger.
Date: November 26-29, 2019
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