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$7.7M boost: Federal funding supports growth of six Southwestern Ontario manufacturers

The federal government has offered a combined repayable investment of over $7.7 million to six southwestern Ontario manufacturers: Edge Automation, MTO Metal Products, New-Form Tools, Roden Manufacturing, Tradeline Products and UE Enclosures.


Report: Canadian manufacturing sector faces toughest month of 2024

The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered at 47.8 in July, down from 49.3 in June.


FANUC and SME Education Foundation partner to launch $1M automation scholarship fund for North America

The FANUC Automation Endowed Scholarship Fund will reportedly foster the next generation of skilled professionals in advanced manufacturing and automation in North America.


Goodyear Canada invests over $575M to modernize its Napanee plant

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company shared in a press statement that this expansion will help meet the evolving and diverse needs of the electric vehicle (EV) and all-terrain markets.


Yaskawa Motoman’s new 185,000-square-foot headquarters boosts robotics manufacturing capacity in North America

Yaskawa Motoman's new 185,000-square-foot state-of-the-art addition will reportedly nearly double the size of the company’s current production space, optimizing its operational capacity to meet the growing demand of the automation industry.


 
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Webinar: Learn how to drive OEM profitability and customer success

Join us on October 9 at 11 am ET for a FREE insightful webinar designed specifically for Canadian Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Discover how the latest automation equipment and techniques can transform your operations, making them more efficient, consistent, and flexible. Learn how embracing open standards, reusable code, and modern development practices can help you maximize your investment in automation, enhance productivity, and ultimately drive higher profitability for your customers.
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Top 10 Under 40 2024: Meet Adon Portman from JAKS Automation

Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s annual Top 10 Under 40 winner celebrates the young leaders who raise the bar and set an exemplary example for their colleagues. The prospect of automation’s trajectory within the manufacturing sector continuously excites Adon Portman. Learn more about this young leader. » Read More...
 
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Top 10 Under 40 2024: Meet Alanna Vanden Kroonenberg from TRQSS

Top 10 Under 40 winner Alanna Vanden Kroonenberg plans on leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and enhance productivity across all Tokai Rika groups. Find out how she is raising the bar for her peers. » Nominate now
 
 
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Kingston manufacturers invest to boost productivity with funding support from Ontario

IPG Photonics is investing more than $21 million to build a new production facility. Cancoil Thermal Corporation is investing over $16 million to install new equipment at its existing facilities. » Read More...

Machine-integrated robots to see 14.7 percent growth in 2025, reports Interact Analysis

According to a recent report from Interact Analysis, the machine-integrated robot market is expected to grow by 9.2 percent year-on-year in 2024. » Read More...

Schmalz acquires mGrip from Soft Robotics, expands product portfolio

The acquisition, made on August 5, includes all soft finger gripper configurations, patents and the associated know-how of the product line. » Listen here...

ISAGCA white paper explores zero trust outcomes using ISA/IEC 62443 standards for OT security

The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA) has released a white paper discussing the outcomes of the zero trust model for cybersecurity in the context of operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS). » Read More...

Acumatica appoints new chief engineering officer to strengthen product leadership

Acumatica has appointed Miten Mehta, who will lead a growing and geographically diverse global team of engineers, developers and designers responsible for architecting, developing and deploying Acumatica’s cloud ERP solution. » Read More...

 
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IMTS 2024

Date: September 9-14, 2024
Location: Chicago, IL
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Future of Automation: 2024 Technology Forum

Date: September 25, 2024
Location: Online
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German Technology Day

Date: October 31, 2024
Location: Toronto, ON
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Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo Montreal

Date: November 13-14, 2024
Location: Montreal, QC
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Automate Show 2025

Date: May 12-15, 2025
Location: Detroit, US
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