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Artificial Intelligence Research Institute launched in Toronto
Toronto – Vector Institute, a new independent research facility for artificial intelligence (AI), opened its doors at the MaRS Discovery District in downtown Toronto on March 30 with the aim of producing, attracting and retaining the finest talent in the…
Machines replacing workers: fed budget to look at historic economic challenge
Washington – Canada’s federal budget will raise concern about workers being displaced en masse by new technologies. It’s arguably an under-told story of the last U.S. election – people often talked about Ohio and Pennsylvania’s coal miners and steel workers,…
U.S. factory production rose for sixth straight time in February
Washington – U.S. factories cranked out more autos, steel and computers in February, the sixth straight monthly increase in manufacturing output. Factory production rose a seasonally adjusted 0.5 per cent last month from January, the Federal Reserve said Friday .…
Metal 7 Acquires Equipment Manufacturer – Enduride of Quebec City
Sept-Îles, QC – Metal 7 Inc. has acquired Enduride (Enduride Canada-USA Inc and Technologies Enduride Inc), a specialized manufacturer of a wide range of rollers and idlers for power-driven or gravity conveyors located in Québec City, Québec. “Enduride is a dynamic…
Report captures equipment manufacturers’ contributions to economy
Las Vegas, Nev. – A new report released this week found that the equipment manufacturing industry supported about 1.3 million jobs and contributed over $159 billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the United States in 2016. The Association…
Deutsche Messe expands HANNOVER MESSE portfolio in North America
Hannover – Deutsche Messe AG has finalized two partnerships that expand its portfolio of Hannover Messe events in North America. From 25 to 28 September 2017, Deutsche Messe will co-locate five trade fairs – Industrial Automation Canada, MDA–Motion, Drive &…
Strongest manufacturing performance for more than two years
Canada’s manufacturing sector remained on track to record its fastest quarterly upturn in business conditions since Q4 2014. February data revealed robust and accelerated growth in new order intakes, input buying and production levels. This contributed to a sustained recovery…
New skills credentials to close high-tech industrial technology maintenance skills gap
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT) – one of the Manufacturing USA institutes — and Ivy Tech Community College (Ivy Tech) announced the release of nine new NIMS credentials that validate key skills and…
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Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America forms new venture to manufacture industrial components
Houston – Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA), the provider of Jungheinrich lift trucks and narrow aisle products in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp., today announced a joint venture to form Industrial Components of…
Partners in Prevention 2017 – Explores “The New Workplace”
No one can deny that the workplace has changed dramatically in the last decade. The prevalence of mobile devices, ubiquitous internet access, telecommuting and working remotely have arguably improved productivity, but the human side of the equation must not be…
SKF invests in roller manufacturing in China
Gothenburg – SKF is investing SEK 70 million in developing roller manufacturing capabilities in Dalian, China. The investment will improve utilization of the Group’s global manufacturing capacity and strengthen SKF’s service capabilities in China. Patrick Tong, President, Industrial Sales Asia,…
U.S. Cutting Tool YTD Consumption down 5.7% in November 2016
McLean, Va., (January 11, 2017) – November U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $168.69 million according to the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI) and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by companies participating in the Cutting…
CH2M appoints senior vice president and global practices director for private sector
Denver, CO – CH2M has appointed M. Dale Sands as Senior Vice President and Global Practice Director for its Private Client Sector business. Sands provides overall leadership for engineering and environmental services including industrial water, advanced facility, ports and terminals,…
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Key success factors for manufacturers in 2017 – skills and new services
Bridging the skills gap and boosting services will be top priorities for manufacturers in 2017. And IoT? Today, 50 per cent of the costs of IoT projects go on integration. In 2017, many manufacturers will realize they already have IoT solutions – now they need to integrate them better to leverage the full benefits. Antony Bourne, IFS Global Industry Director for Manufacturing outlines three key predictions for 2017 – and beyond.
Ontario investing in advanced manufacturing in Guelph
Ontario is partnering with MTM Automation and Aerospace Manufacturing Inc. to invest in new equipment and innovative technologies, creating six new jobs and retaining 12 positions in Guelph. MTM Automation and Aerospace Manufacturing makes high-precision metal components, gauges, automation systems…
U.S. industrial production fell 0.4 per cent in November
Washington – U.S. industrial production dropped sharply in November, mainly because power plants reduced output due to unusually warm weather. The Federal Reserve reported Wednesday that output at America’s factories, mines and utilities fell 0.4 per cent last month. It…
Viega hosts National Manufacturing Day at McPherson Manufacturing Campus
McPherson, Kan. – Viega LLC hosted a National Manufacturing Day event, attended by nearly 200, at its manufacturing campus in McPherson, Kan. The event featured tours of both manufacturing facilities, including its brand new MegaPress production facility, along with a…
Hand tools manufacturer invests in Canadian manufacturing capabilities
Brampton, Ont. – Gray Tools Canada Inc. is proud to announce the acquisition of a new vertical machining centre, thus furthering its commitment to domestic manufacturing. The commissioning of the equipment was the final step in a nearly 18-month process…
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters releases research report
The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has released findings of its year-long research aimed at growing manufacturing and exporting in Canada. The research report contains recommendations for industry and government and was unveiled at CME’s Industrie 2030 National Manufacturing Summit…
Innovation could lead to cuts in chemical manufacturing energy use and emissions
Irving, Texas – Scientists from ExxonMobil and the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a potentially revolutionary new technology that could significantly reduce the amount of energy and emissions associated with manufacturing plastics. Results of the research were published today…
