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Report: Downturn in Canadian manufacturing continues into the new year

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained below the crucial 50.0 no-change mark in January, registering at 48.3.


Quebec manufacturer APF Villeneuve receives automation funding from federal and provincial governments

APF Villeneuve, a Quebec-based business specializing in machining of high‑precision components, is receiving a total of $1.6 million in financial contributions from the Government of Canada, the Government of Quebec and Investissement Québec for an automation project to improve its productivity.


NGen announces support for 15 new advanced manufacturing projects at N3 Summit

NGen has announced over $32.3 million in Global Innovation Cluster funding for 15 new advanced manufacturing projects at its inaugural N3 Summit. The projects are valued at a total of $86.7 million.


North American robot orders declined in 2023, A3 report finds

A recent Association for Advancing Automation (A3) report finds that robot sales in North American declined by 30 percent in 2023 after record orders in the two previous years.


Mitsubishi Electric's behavioural-analysis AI decodes manual tasks without data training

Mitsubishi Electric has developed a behavioural-analysis AI that reportedly analyzes the efficiency of manual tasks performed on production sites in a few minutes without requiring operators to prepare AI-training data in advance, by adopting a probabilistic generative model.


 
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Meet the speakers for Advance: Women in Manufacturing 2024

The agenda is set for the 2024 Advance: Women in Manufacturing virtual event on March 6, and it’s shaping up to be one you don’t want to miss. Register for FREE to join this crucial conversation. » Read More...
 
 
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ABI Research predicts AI-powered quality management systems to drive manufacturing improvements

Global technology intelligence firm ABI Research reports that artificial intelligence (AI) will transform quality management systems (QMS) software by allowing manufacturers to close the loop on quality management more effectively, driving quality initiatives across the production lifecycle from design to control. » Listen here...

CME highlights manufacturing labour shortage crisis in Ontario; urges province to act

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, in a recent statement, shared that Ontario manufacturers continue to face acute workforce needs with 18,900 jobs currently unfilled, over 7,000 confirmed new manufacturing jobs about to open up and significant retirements expected between now and 2028. » Read More...

Vention and Flexxbotics partner to offer advanced robotic machine tending solution

Vention and Flexxbotics have come together to offer robotic workcell digitalization in next-generation machining environments. » Read More...

Accenture, Mujin partner to offer data-driven solutions for manufacturing and logistics

Accenture and robotics company Mujin have jointly established Accenture Alpha Automation, a venture that will cater to the manufacturing and logistics industries. » Read More...

GM Canada names Kristian Aquilina as its new president and MD

“It’s an exciting time to step into the role of president and managing director as GM Canada enters 2024 with incredible growth across the entire business,” said Aquilina. » Read More...

 
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Advance Women in Manufacturing

Date: March 6, 2024
Location: Online
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Automate Show 2024

Date: May 6-9, 2024
Location: Chicago, IL
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ISA Calgary Show    -    June 11, 2024

Date: June 11-13, 2024
Location: Calgary, AB
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MMTS 2024    -    June 18, 2024

Date: June 18-20, 2024
Location: Montréal, QC
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IMTS 2024    -    September 9, 2024

Date: September 9-14, 2024
Location: Chicago, IL
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