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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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Electro Rent Expands Professional Services Portfolio to Include Test Equipment Calibration Services

May 9, 2024 A comprehensive solutions provider for customers to rent, lease, purchase, calibrate, and optimize test and measurement equipment Electro Rent, the global leader in test and measurement equipment rental solutions, has announced that it now offers Calibration-as-a-Service (CaaS) in U.S. and Canada markets for customers’ test and measurement equipment inventories. This new offering…

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Nidec Control Techniques and KB Electronics Are Excited to Announce That From 1st May 2024, They Will Undergo a Brand Elevation Process, Transitioning to Nidec Drives

May 8, 2024 Nidec Control Techniques and KB Electronics have announced their brand integration and will now operate under the name Nidec Drives Nidec Control Techniques and KB Electronics, their subsidiary companies, have announced their brand integration and will now operate under the name Nidec Drives. This decision has been made with strategic initiative and…

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ABB and Niedax Group to Create Joint Venture to Meet Growing Demand for Cable Tray Systems in North America

May 8, 2024 Electrification and automation leader ABB and Niedax Group, a leading global supplier of cable management systems, have entered into an agreement to form a new 50/50 joint venture. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. Expected to close and commence operations in Q4 2024, the collaboration will integrate the North American…

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CIM 2024 Set to Dig Into Critical Minerals, Workforce and Sustainable Mining

May 7, 2024 Preview this year’s CIM show and make the most of your time there The Canadian Institute of Mining’s annual convention and expo takes place May 12-15, 2024, in the Vancouver Convention Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada. This year’s event now branded CIM Connect, will again dig into some of the hottest topics and most…

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Omron Announces Grand Opening of Newest Proof of Concept Centre in Guadalajara, Mexico

May 7, 2024 Omron’s latest Proof of Concept Centre in Guadalajara allows industry professionals to explore technology demos at the forefront of automation, validate solutions, and collaborate with experts. Omron is excited to announce the grand opening of its state-of-the-art Proof of Concept Center (PoCC) in Guadalajara, Mexico. This new center is designed to provide…

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B2 Solutions Joins Omron’s Certified Systems Integrator Program

May 7, 2024 Leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas welcomes new system integrator B2 Solutions, an industrial security and technology solutions provider. Omron Automation Americas recently announced B2 Solutions as a new member of the Omron Certified Systems Integrator program. B2 Solutions is headquartered in Mexico and serves clients in Latin America. With a…

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Omron and NEURA Robotics Partner to Unveil New Cognitive Robot and Seamless Integration of Automation Technologies at Automate 2024

May 7, 2024 Omron and NEURA Robotics to unveil new line of cognitive robots and advanced AI-driven automation technologies at Automate Omron, a leading solution provider in industrial automation, and NEURA Robotics GmbH, an innovation leader in cognitive robotics, recently announced their strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing manufacturing efficiency through advanced AI-driven cognitive automation technologies….

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Omron Announces PLC Paramedics as Its First Automation System Support System Integrator

May 7, 2024 Omron collaborates with PLC Paramedics, offering expert automation system support, programming, upgrades, and troubleshooting services. Omron Automation Americas, a leader in automation technology, is pleased to announce its collaboration with PLC Paramedics as the first Automation System Support System Integrator under the Authorized System Integrators program. This partnership solidifies PLC Paramedics’ position…

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Invertek Drives Achieves Record Turnover as US Market Emerges as Largest Key Region

May 7, 2024 UK-based Invertek Drives, a global leader in variable frequency drive (VFD) technology, is celebrating a significant milestone with confirmation of a record turnover of £96.5 million in 2023. It represents a significant increase from £76.3 million in the previous year. The US and America markets have emerged as the company’s largest sales…

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igus Honours Energy Chain Applications as Part of Its Ninth Vector Awards

May 6, 2024 igus® announces the winners of its 2024 vector awards igus® has announced the winners of its 2024 vector awards, a biennial competition that honors bold, exciting projects that incorporate igus e-chain® cable carriers made of high-performance plastics. A U.S. company, TDK RF Solutions, took the silver vector award for its automotive test…

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Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance Again with Its Own Booth at the Hannover Messe 2024

April 30, 2024 In April, the Hannover Messe once again was the most important international event for all technologies relating to the industrial transformation Under the motto “Energizing a Sustainable Industry”, companies from the fields of machine building, from the electrical, digital, and energy industries jointly presented solutions for an industry that is as efficient…

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Pioneering a Service-First Approach for Drive Integrator Partners

April 30, 2024 Vanco’s mission revolves around putting their drive integrator partners first. They are committed to supporting them every step of the way, ensuring they have access to the best products and expertise in the industry. Upstream of the VFD When it comes to products upstream of the Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Vanco has…

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ABB Co-Launches Interoperability Initiative to Unlock Industrial IoT Insights for More Efficient and Sustainable Industry

April 29, 2024 At the Hannover Messe on April 23, 2024, founding members ABB (including B&R), Capgemini, Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric (including AVEVA) and Siemens announced collaboration on a new initiative to deliver interoperability for Industrial IoT ecosystems. Hosted by the Linux Foundation and open to further interested parties, the Margo initiative draws its…