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Industry update
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United Precision to rep ROMI CNC machines in Canada, U.S.
Romi USA has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Cincinnati, Ohio-based United Precision Services (UPS) to sell Romi's line of heavy-duty horizontal and vertical CNC lathes across the USA and Canada. -
Zero-emission vehicle sales must reach 70 per cent by 2030: Report
Canada must see a complete transformation of its passenger vehicle market to hit Ottawa’s emissions targets, says a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. -
Shell proposes massive Alberta carbon capture project
Shell Canada has filed a proposal to build a large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at its Scotford Complex near Edmonton. -
Taiga collects $50M in public funding for new Quebec plant
Taiga Motors Corp., a manufacturer of electric off-road vehicles has raised a combined $50M in support from federal, provincial and municipal governments for its Shawinigan Mass-Production Assembly Facility. -
ATCO building RNG plant in Alberta
ATCO Energy Solutions and partner Future Fuel Ltd. have received provincial funding to build and operate a renewable natural gas (RNG) facility near Vegreville, Alta. -
Linamar cites supply chain pinch in Q2 update
Supply chain issues continue to hamper the manufacturing sector, with the latest report from Linamar Corp. confirming the impact on its key target markets, Access, Agriculture and Automotive markets.
Shop Tools
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6-side machining
Chiron Group’s 715 Series machining centres are designed for complete machining of all six sides of complex parts, with part handling automation and storage. -
Horizontal arm CMMs
LK Metrology has introduced three new models of horizontal arm coordinate measuring machines (CMM) made with aluminum. -
Compact 5 axis grinding
This 5-axis grinding centre processes complex geometries that make it ideal for many applications. The machine’s space-saving design also allows for optimal use of available floor space and ensures production-flow efficiency. -
24-volt magnetic gripper
Schunk’s EMH is the world's first electrically activated 24 V permanent magnetic gripper with integrated electronics. -
Quick setup press brake
Equipped with Amada’s automatic tool changer (ATC), the HRB is an ideal solution for variable lot sizes and rush jobs. -
Tech Focus: Fume Extraction
Keeping a handle on the fumes generated by welding processes is an important part of maintaining productivity.
Featured Articles
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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.
