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ATMS May 10-11, 2022 at the Mississauga International Centre

 

The Advanced Transportation Manufacturing Summit (ATMS) brings together Aerospace, Automotive, and Defence OEMs, top tier suppliers, component manufacturers, services and solutions providers through our unique B2B forum. The event will feature one day of high level presentations, panel discussions, and technical workshops on the latest trends in Industry 4.0 and manufacturing technologies. On day 2, participants will get to meet face-to-face in-person or virtually through our service of pre-arranged meetings.

 

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Ontario Launches First-Ever Hydrogen Strategy

 

The Ontario government has released its Low-Carbon Hydrogen Strategy to accelerate the development of the low-carbon hydrogen economy in the province that will create jobs and reduce emissions. The strategy will position Ontario as a clean manufacturing hub, ready to support new investments to produce clean steel, electric vehicles (EV), and the batteries that power them.

 

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High Power Density Motors Create New Opportunities for Machine Builders

 

ABB has upgraded its extensive range of High Dynamic Performance (HDP) induction motors. This creates new opportunities for machine-building OEMs seeking motor and drive solutions with excellent dynamic response and high power density. The motors are typically used in plastic and rubber extrusion, injection molding, winders, lifting, conveyors, test benches and machine tools.

 

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CEFS – Certified Expert in Functional Safety from PILZ

 

With the CEFS qualification – Certified Expert in Functional Safety – you gain expert knowledge on the functional safety of machinery, which you can put into practice immediately. The qualification provides a wealth of knowledge on the relevant standards, EN ISO 13849 and EN IEC 62061, and takes a practical look at how complex safety systems are put together. CEFS is aimed at people with prior knowledge of functional safety.

 

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Pilz Automation Days 2022 Date: May 17, 2022 – May 19, 2022

 

 Experience solutions for safety, security and automation digitally! Visit Pilz Automation Days from 17-19 May 2022! A varied conference programme (in English and German) with presentations on safe automation issues awaits you from 17-18 May 2022. Also, on 19 May 2022 you will have the opportunity to exchange views in the forum or directly with our experts in a personal appointment. Save the date now! We will publish the conference programme in early April 2022.

 

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Powerful, Precise Pick-and-Pack Solution Significantly Cuts Changeover Time – Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.

 

 Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., helped one manufacturer boost throughput with small, fast servo motors and flexible data communications. The latest customer success story from Mitsubishi Electric reveals the vendor’s vast experience with technology that delivers extreme speed and precision. For Hamrick Manufacturing & Service, Inc., the packaging of delicate protein supplements into bottles requires a high level of control. When the company wanted to design an automated pick-and-pack system, it needed powerful servo motors that could work with a soft touch and fit into a very confined space.

 

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Ontario Invests in Cutting-Edge Space and Robotics Technologies In Brampton

 

Ontario’s reputation as a North American leader in advanced manufacturing, research and development is growing with a new global headquarters and Space Robotics Centre of Excellence for Canadarm manufacturer MDA. With support from the Ontario government, MDA is investing $100 million over five years for its new Space Robotics Centre of Excellence and developing leading-edge technologies in commercial space robotics. The new centre will be the home for the design, development, and manufacture of the iconic and industry leading Canadarm3. 

 

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Expert Advice: The Role of Soft Starters in Motor Protection, Control and Optimization for Industrial and Commercial Applications

 

On this episode of the Allied Expert Advice podcast, Carlos Riano, Senior Offer Manager, Drive Solutions, at Schneider Electric, digs into motor control and protection, and the role soft starters play in preserving electric motor life, providing precise motor control and preventing catastrophic failures in industrial and commercial applications.  We’re also highlighting some best practices for selecting the right soft starter, what the future holds for these critical components and what capabilities might be on the horizon.

 

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Advanced Micro Controls Inc. Sales Rep Territory Expands Through Midwest

 

Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI) has realized growth throughout the Midwest United States, and recently expanded their local sales representation across four additional states to better service these markets. AMCI’s local sales representatives have a deep knowledge base of AMCI products and provide assistance with product selection and support. AMCI sales reps help customers and OEM’s find the best solution for their application.

 

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Ballard Teams Up with Caterpillar & Microsoft to Demonstrate Megawatt-Scale Hydrogen Fuel Cell Backup Generator System for Datacenters

 

Ballard Power Systems recently announced that the company has launched a three-year project through a collaboration with Caterpillar Inc. and Microsoft to demonstrate a power system incorporating large-format hydrogen fuel cells to produce reliable and sustainable backup power for data centers. The project is supported and partially funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the H2@Scale initiative and backed by the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL).

 

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Bearing & Power Transmission Buyers & Suppliers’ Meetings 2022 Brought to You By iMotion Events

 

In an effort to support the PT/MC buyers and suppliers worldwide, BearingNews, Motion+Drives magazines and BearingExpo have joined their forces to offer a unique all-year event format – iMotion Events. The first event will be the Bearing & Power Transmission Meetings starting on 21 March, followed by five more events during 2022, where the attendees will have the same options to meet and connect with the PT/MC community and procurement professionals from the Agriculture, Mining, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Marine & Offshore and Steel industries. 

 

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Emerson Expands Cylinder Manufacturing Capacity in Canada to Better Serve Automation Customers

 

Emerson, a U.S.-headquartered global technology and engineering company, has expanded the manufacturing capacity of its Brantford, Ontario, facility to better serve Canada’s immediate-demand automation market. Emerson has added production of its complete range of AVENTICS™ Series PRA Profile Cylinders, Series TRB Tie Rod Cylinders and Series TaskMaster® TM5 NFPA Profile Cylinders. The company’s investment in local cylinder production will give Canadian automation customers shorter lead times for customized cylinders, estimated at just one to five business days, as well as after-market service. Receiving critical components so quickly can help customers across all industry segments get their products to market faster and minimize end users’ downtime.

 

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Training Schedule for Yaskawa Drives and Motion Control

 

Training schedule for Yaskawa Drives and Motion Control in-person and “Live Online” product classes and webinars. The Full Class List provides information for all training classes even those not currently scheduled. Additional classes may be available based on your partner login settings. To check for all offerings, be sure to log in first. Classes include GA800 Drive, HV600 Drive,MPiec Series, Sigma-7, and IQpump 1000.

 

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Omron’s New R&D Centre Focused on Developing High-Performance Machine Control Solutions

 

Omron Automation Americas, an industry-leading automation solution provider, continues to demonstrate its commitment to research and development by opening the new Omron Advanced Motion Research and Development Center. This state-of-the-art facility enables top-talent engineers, led by Curt Wilson, Senior Director Engineering, Advanced Motion, to continue the innovative work pioneered by Delta Tau Data Systems. The center delivers to customers world-leading industrial motion control solutions that address the most computationally and complexly-demanding applications.