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Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Ontario, Canada

May 10, 2024 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that it plans to build a comprehensive EV value chain in Canada with an approximate investment of CAD$15 billion, including investment by joint venture partners, to strengthen its EV supply system and capability to prepare for a future increase in EV demand in North America. Honda…

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Asahi Kasei to Construct a Lithium-ion Battery Separator Plant in Canada

May 10, 2024 Asahi Kasei has announced that it will construct an integrated plant in Ontario, Canada for the base film manufacturing and coating of Hipore™ wet-process lithium-ion battery (LIB) separator1. In relation to this plant, Asahi Kasei has concluded a basic agreement with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and the two parties are currently…

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Omron’s NX502 Machine Automation Controller

May 7, 2024 Scale up machine control to line control with the NX502 Scale up machine control to line control with the NX502. Omron’s machine automation controllers have been designed to give manufacturing facilities robust safety, accurate motion, and transparent control by harnessing Sysmac’s One Controller, One Connection, and One Software architecture. More Information Omron…

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Ontario Strengthening Critical Minerals Supply Chain

May 7, 2024 Additional funding for critical minerals projects will support innovation in the mining sector, helping create jobs The Ontario government is investing an additional $15 million over three years to expand the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF). The funding was part of the 2024 Budget: Building a Better Ontario and will strengthen Ontario’s mining industry…

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Omron Introduces VT-X850: The Next Generation 3D CT X-Ray Inspection System for EV SMT Manufacturing Lines

May 7 2024 Omron introduces VT-X850, an inspection system with advanced features such as true 3D imaging, enhanced sample handling, and automated algorithms, ensuring the highest quality solder joints for critical EV assemblies. Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, announces the launch of the VT-X850, a cutting-edge 3D CT X-Ray inspection system…

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Ontario Making It Easier to Enter Skilled Trades

May 2, 2024 New measures would make it easier for youth to get on a fast-track to well-paying careers The Ontario government is introducing new policy and legislative measures to attract more young people to the skilled trades, including adding a new apprenticeship pathway and an online job matching platform. These initiatives are designed to…

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Revolutionizing EV SMT Assembly: Enhancing Quality and Efficiency with Advanced CT X-Ray Inspection

April 30, 2024 In the dynamic realm of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, ensuring the utmost quality and reliability of circuit boards is of paramount importance. Omron, a pioneering force in automaton technology, has developed the VT-X850, an innovative CT X_Ray inspection system tailored specifically for EV SMT (surface mount technology) assembly This state-of-the-art machine offers…

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Siri’s First Head of Product and Design Launches a New AI Startup Combating Misinformation

April 29, 2024 Proemial, supported by well-known tech leaders such as the Amazon CTO, is now launching the groundbreaking knowledge platform, ‘proem’. proem answers user questions backed by scientific research papers and leverages AI to summarize the findings, helping non-experts easily understand and share even complex knowledge Siri’s first Head of Product and Design, Mads…

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Ontario Investing in the Critical Minerals Supply Chain

April 25, 2024 Funding for junior mining companies creating jobs in the north The Ontario government is investing over $4 million to help junior mining companies find the mines that will fuel the electric vehicle revolution. Funding through the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) is part of the province’s Critical Minerals Strategy to drive long-term economic growth…

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Honda to Build Canada’s First Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Supply Chain, Creating Thousands of New Jobs in Ontario

April 25, 2024 From mining critical minerals to building cars and batteries, Canadian businesses and workers are attracting historic investments to help secure and create jobs, grow our economy, and keep our air clean. In the last four years, automotive and battery makers have announced more than $31 billion in investments in electric vehicle manufacturing…

Lifelong Learning Secures Top Position in Competition
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Lifelong Learning Secures Top Position in Competition

April 24, 2024 Setting trends with training courses from Festo Didactic on battery recycling, AI and biologization Electromobility, artificial intelligence and sustainability – the economy is in the midst of industrial transformation. In addition to the right automation solutions, qualified specialists are the key to success. With digital learning opportunities as well as seminars and…

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Engineering Students Explore Advanced Manufacturing Solutions at Omron Proof of Concept Centre

April 23, 2024 University of Michigan-Dearborn engineering students explore advanced manufacturing solutions at Omron’s Poof of Concept Centre, showcasing the strong partnership between the University and Omron. A group of engineering students from the University of Michigan–Dearborn recently had the unique opportunity to visit Omron’s Detroit Proof of Concept Center (PoCC). Hosted by the assistant…

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Comau’s Digital Technologies to Improve Battery Cell Production Reaching up to Zero Defects for The Battwin Project

April 22,. 2024 Comau’s Digital Technologies to Improve Battery Cell Production Reaching up to Zero Defects for The Battwin Project Comau has joined yet another important pan-European energy transformation initiative, in the field of e-Mobility, this time in support of the BATTwin project, in the field of e-Mobility. Under the scope of its participation, Comau…

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Supervisory Board Endorses Strategic Direction and Leadership Team of Siemens AG and Extends the Contract of Roland Busch, President and CEO

April 15, 2024 The Supervisory Board of Siemens AG confirmed a five-year contract extension for President and Chief Executive Officer Roland Busch from April 1, 2025 The Supervisory Board of Siemens AG confirmed a five-year contract extension for President and Chief Executive Officer Roland Busch from April 1, 2025. The move is a mark of…

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Successful Start to Fiscal 2024 for Siemens

April 15, 2024 Siemens made a successful start to fiscal 2024 with a strong performance in the first quarter (ended December 31, 2023). At €2.7 billion, Profit Industrial Business increased at nearly all industrial businesses to reach a record high for the first quarter of a fiscal year. On this basis, Siemens confirms its outlook…

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Magna Awarded Specialized eDrive System Business with North America-Based OEM

April 12, 2024 Magna is growing its electrification customer base with a newly awarded contract from a North America-based OEM to supply a specialized primary rear eDrive system for one of the company’s high-end niche vehicle platforms. The award reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting the automotive industry’s short and long-term transformational needs. The highly…