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Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell 2.0 per cent in August

The agency says manufacturing sales fell 2.0 per cent to $52.4 billion in August, weighed down by a drop in the transportation sector. » Here’s why

FCA workers approve Unifor deal to retool Windsor plant

The three-year deal will add about 2,000 new jobs by 2024. » Read full article

Adhesives manufacturer fined $60K after worker critically injured

An Ontario manufacturer of tapes and adhesives has been fined in provincial court. » Read full article

SURVEY: What concerns you about securing your operations?

What do you consider a risk to your business? Take our very short survey on cybersecurity to let us know! » Read full article

Getting a grip on 3D: Sure Grip Hand Controls deploys continuous fibre printing

The New Brunswick–based manufacturer keeps its end user in mind during a recent upgrade of its 3D printing capabilities. » Read full article

FROM CYBERSECURITY WEEK

VIDEO: Talking threats with cybersecurity expert Derek Manky

The chief of security insights and global threat alliances at Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs shares the biggest cybersecurity threat in manufacturing. » Read full article

Five things to know about Ford’s electric investment

The federal and Ontario governments announced they will each spend $250 million to help Ford Canada mass produce electric vehicles. Here’s what you need to know. » Read full article

Manufacturer fined $40K after worker suffers critical injury

A manufacturer of heavy machinery has been fined in Ontario provincial court after an incident in its fabrication department. » Read full article

Working like ants: Attabotics uses ant colony model to automate logistics

We talked to the Calgary-based company’s CEO, Scott Gravelle, about his innovative, insect-inspired solution. » Read full article

Second annual German Technology Day moves online

The event featured sessions with six industrial automation companies about their latest technologies. » Read full article

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