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ATS to construct COVID-19 vaccine syringe manufacturing line

The Ontario-based machine builder will create the automated systems that will manufacture the syringes in a $20-million order.


Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales up in July

Gains in the motor vehicle and parts sector helped boost sales for the third consecutive month.


Lafert North America names new sales director

The supplier of motors and drives has appointed an ex-Danfoss exec as sales director for North America.


International Manufacturing Technology Show moves online

North America’s biggest manufacturing trade show was set to take place in Chicago this week.


Ontario invests in Linamar retooling for ventilator production

The company’s Guelph, Ontario facility is spearheading the ventilator project with several industry partners.
 
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What does it take to successfully onshore manufacturing?

Today, many manufacturers are reassessing the risks associated with offshoring. They are looking at strategies to localize production and reimagine their supply chain. This is an opportunity for the Canadian manufacturing industry to be self-reliant. But what does it really take? Join us for a virtual panel discussion with leading industry experts where we re-evaluate the benefits that have made offshoring the logical - and sometimes the only – option and look at the critical steps that are needed to strengthen manufacturing in Canada. » Learn More Here
 
From Our September Issue 
 
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Industry watch: Technology adoption has to start at the top

Manufacturing CEOs are usually well intended when adopting Industry 4.0 technologies, but they are not comfortable with the whole technology conversation, says Paul Hogendoorn in his latest column. Here’s how to get them involved. » Read more
 
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Deconstructing data: Sight Machine pushes for continuous improvement

How an AI platform nine years in the making is helping manufacturers gain the real-time visibility they need in order to respond to – and potentially predict – crises. » Read more
 
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Products 
 

Pneumatic pinch valve

Emerson has released the ASCO Series 273 Pinch Valve for the life sciences manufacturing market. » Read full article
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Safety door interlock switches

ITC Electrical is stocking SLC switches for the electro-mechanical locking of doors, covers, protection grilles, etc. » Read full article
 
Events 
 

International Robot Safety Conference

Date: Oct. 6-8, 2020
Location: Online
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Industrial IoT Online Summit USA

Date: Oct 13-14, 2020
Location: Online
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Autonomous Mobile Robot Conference

Date: Oct. 26-27, 2020
Location: Online
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