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Industry update
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Maier named Trumpf national service director
Heidi-Melanie Maier has been named national service director for Standard Machines within the Trumpf Inc. service department. -
Volvo launches concept vehicle made from fossil-free steel
Volvo Group has announced what it says is the world’s first vehicle made from ‘green’ steel manufactured without the use of fossil fuels. -
Employment figures back to pre-COVID levels: Statistics Canada
A hiring surge last month has helped to lift Canada’s employment figures to pre-pandemic levels, according to Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for September. -
Canadian auto production hit hard by chip shortage
Auto production around the world has been affected by the global semiconductor shortage, but in Canada the industry has been especially hard hit, certainly compared to the country’s North American neighbours. -
Vancouver startup to open electric motorcycle plant in BC
A BC motorcycle manufacturer has announced plans to open a plant in Surrey BC dedicated to building electric motorcycles. -
Growth strong, but supply shortages drive record inflation: Canada Manufacturing PMI
The latest IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing PMI has been released, and it shows growth in output, new orders and employment.
Shop Tools
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Redesigned encoder modules for robot arms
Heidenhain has expanded and redesigned its MRS 2200 series of encoder modules for robot arms with redesigned embedded bearings to better withstand outside tilting forces. -
Compact introductory fiber laser
Cincinnati Incorporated has introduced the CLi compact footprint fiber laser. -
Bridge frame vertical machining centre
Doosan’s new BVM 5700 vertical machining centre combines a bridge frame structure with a 15,000 r/min built-in spindle powered by a 50 hp motor that outputs 158 ft/lbs of torque. -
Circular cold saw auto loader
Scotchman Industries has introduced the CPO 350 AutoLoader circular cold saw with a new, Clear Awareness Barrier with safety interlock switch. -
High volume, short run production fiber laser
Amada’s Brevis 1212 AJ is designed to support high-speed processing, facilitate material loading, and has the footprint and capacity required for small cell manufacturing. -
Mobile robotic payload modules
ROEQ has introduced two new modules to enhance the payloads and lifting capabilities of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) manufactured by Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR).
Featured Articles
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FABTECH SPOTLIGHT: Prima Power to showcase Laser Genius+ and other new systems at Fabtech
Prima Power's new 2D Laser Genius+ Prima Power will premiere new systems at this year’s Fabtech including its 2D Laser Genius+, the BCe Smart panel bender, and the eP-0520 press brake. -
TC Energy kills Keystone XL project
TC Energy Corp. has confirmed that it has terminated the Keystone XL Pipeline after a comprehensive review of its options, and in consultation with its partner, the Government of Alberta. -
Substantial rebound on the way, says OECD
The Canadian economy will rebound strongly and grow by 6.1 per cent in 2021 and 3.8 per cent in 2022, according to the latest report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). -
GM, Lockheed Martin to build new moon rover
Lockheed Martin and General Motors Co. have been contracted by NASA to build the next generation of lunar vehicles to transport astronauts on the surface of the Moon. -
Ford unveils the Lightning all-electric F-150
In a glitzy online extravaganza dubbed by Bill Ford as a “generational celebration,” the company that brought us the pickup truck has introduced the Holy Grail of today’s automotive industry—an electric F-150 pickup truck. -
Feds invest $200M to build vaccine production plant
The Government of Canada is giving $199.16 million to help Resilience Biotechnologies Inc. expand its vaccine production capacity. -
GM Oshawa plant launch accelerated; axle supplier named
GM says the start of production of full-size trucks at the refurbished Oshawa Assembly facility is months ahead of schedule. -
The Ontario College of Trades has been replaced
The Ontario government is replacing the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) with a new crown agency the provincial government hopes will make Ontario’s skilled trades and apprenticeship system more efficient, accessible and easier to navigate. -
Taiga Motors building EV plant in Shawinigan
Electric off-road vehicle manufacturer Taiga Motors Inc. is building an assembly facility in the City of Shawinigan, Qué.
