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Accenture to acquire Eclipse Automation to help clients build smart factories

Accenture is set to acquire Cambridge-based Eclipse Automation, a provider of customized manufacturing automation and robotics solutions. Eclipse Automation’s 800 professionals will join Accenture’s digital engineering and manufacturing service, Industry X.


Rittal names E B Horsman & Son as its Western Canada modification platinum partner

Rittal Systems announced that E.B. Horsman & Son, a key Western Canada distribution partner, is now offering panel modification services. The company acquired Rittal’s Perforex machining centre, which allows it to drill, cut, thread tap and mill enclosures and panels.


Increasing raw material costs hurting Canadian manufacturers: CME

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) recently shared an infographic highlighting how high raw material costs are impacting Canadian manufacturers.
 
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The three major trends influencing the robotics industry

In the past few years, consumer demand and the emergence of smart products have pushed manufacturers to explore radical new ways to create value. The deployment of robots is not just increasing in manufacturing; it is increasing in materials handling, warehousing, inspection, exploration and particularly in healthcare However, designers and engineers can’t approach robotics development in the same old way. Instead, they are leveraging new techniques to meet today’s challenges. This eBook discusses three trends and the resulting product development needs for robot devices and systems.

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Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s future leaders: Meet Rick Black

The future of the manufacturing and automation technology sector looks bright. Armed with a strong work ethic, initiative, curiosity and a commitment to innovation, the winners of our inaugural Top 10 Under 40 program are setting the bar for young professionals across the industry. This week, we introduce Rick Black, president of Black Controls Company Inc. in Barrie, Ont. » Read more
 
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Webinar: Collaborative Robot Safety

Date: August 24, 2022
Location: Online
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IMTS 2022

Date: September 12-17, 2022
Location: Chicago, IL
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The Vision Show

Date: October 11-13, 2022
Location: Boston, MA
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Emerging Technologies in Automation

Date: October 26, 2022
Location: Windsor, ON
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Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo Montreal

Date: November 9-10, 2022
Location: Montreal, QC
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