Sandvik Coromant has released a new-generation CoroBore 825 dampened fine boring tool.

Canadian economy posts “stellar” results in first half

Employment increases and sustained wage growth marked the first half of 2019 as the Canadian economy posted the best first half since 2010.

Industry Update

Unmanned kit and batch-one press brake production

Salvagnini has introduced the 2019 Roboformer, which combines technologies to form a single, cohesive bending unit that automatically synchronizes all movements of press brake, robot arm and automatic handling devices directly from solid models.

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Etienne Blouin Etienne Blouin has been promoted to head a new Environmental Systems Group at Abicor Binzel.

Control software suite for VTC-2000 VMC

Mazak has added the Mazatrol SmoothG CNC and its suite of Smooth Technology software solutions to its VTC-200C vertical machining center.

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Cool robots with AI

Boston Dynamics is a leader in robotic AI

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Power source platform optimized for manual steel welding

Fronius has announced a new version of its current power source platform, called the TPS/i Steel Edition.

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Ottawa funds Edmonton machine and welding company’s AM expansion

The federal government has announced $447,480 in funding for Apollo Machine and Welding Ltd. of Edmonton AB.

Industry Update

Toyota Canada reports strong sales for first half of 2019

Toyota Canada says it sold 120,368 vehicles in the first half of the year.

3D Import with 3D DXF technology

Hurco has added a new 3D Import feature to its Hurco MAX5 control.

Shop Tools

On July 10, EMEC Machine Tools is hosting a five-axis machining networking event at Krueger Machining Ltd. in Tecumseh, ON, near Windsor.

Contour machining for die/mould and medical applications

Makino has announced the F5 Pro6, a vertical machining center designed for die/mould and medical operations.

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Threading insert grade for critical parts and materials

Seco Tools has introduced the new TTP2050 threading insert grade.

Schunk has announced a broad-based investment program that will see around 85 million euros (about Cdn$127 million) invested in three German facilities and one site in the US.

Renishaw has launched NC4+ Blue, a new non-contact tool setter for on-machine tool measurement.

Feds invest $49 billion for aerospace innovation

The Federal Government of Canada is investing $49 billion in aerospace innovation to support competitiveness in the sector.

Industry Update

CWB launches welding program for women

The CWB Welding Foundation has launched a welding program for women with support from the Government of Canada's Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program.

Amada Miyachi America has announced the new MM-L300A Laser Weld Monitor.

CWBi Acorn and UA Canada contribute to skilled trades education

In a new partnership, UA Canada is adopting CWBi Acorn as a training tool for its welder members.

Industry Update

Robotic torch reaming station

Abicor Binzel has launched its new TCS-FP robotic torch cleaning station.

Shop Tools

Yaskawa Cockpit is a new software platform from Yaskawa that monitors, accumulates and visually delivers operational data in real time for networked production environments.

Ancient lathe: Was machining being done 500 years ago?

Vertical lathe machining at least five centuries ago? The ancient city of Hampi in India may have the proof.

Videos

BDC sets up $250 M fund for legacy industries

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has launched a $250 million venture capital fund to foster innovation and digitization in legacy Canadian industries including agriculture, resource extraction and manufacturing.

Industry Update

Iscar is expanding the CombiCham drill family by adding three drill diameters.

Film explores vibration damping

In this new film from Sandvik Coromant, inventor and engineer Edd China explores the science of tuned mass damping and how it can be used to control unwanted vibration in everything from skyscrapers to cutting tools.

Videos

Ottawa provides $650,000 to CWB Group to help skilled newcomers in Milton, ON

The federal Ministry of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour has announced a new project to help internationally trained newcomers in Milton, ON get their foreign credentials recognized.

Industry Update

Mazak expands spindle rebuild centre

Mazak has announced that it is expanding and updating the Spindle Rebuild Department at its Kentucky Manufacturing Campus.

Conestoga College gets funding for skilled trades

Conestoga College, based in Kitchener, ON, will implement and lead a welding pre-apprenticeship training program that will be delivered across the country.

Dormer Pramet has introduced the Pramet ISBN10 cutter.

Halifax hosts 25th Skills Canada National Competition

On Tuesday May 28, Skills/Compétences Canada will host the 25th Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) in Halifax.

Industry Update

Turning Large

by Kip Hanson Canadians manufacturers are known for their ability to tackle challenges that come their way; for a Canadian machine shop in Alberta and one in Ontario, the challenges are quite large.

Machining Technology

Heidenhain has announced the new POSITIP (PT) 8016 digital readout (DRO) with touch screen for manual machine tool applications.

Ottawa supports Québec manufacturers’ growth plans with $1.5+ M

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions has announced it is spending $1,540,000 to support four Québec manufacturers in the province’s Acton Vale region.

Industry Update

WATCH: When robots go wrong

Funny... and maybe a little scary too? You be the judge.

Videos

Water cooled MIG gun

Tweco, an ESAB brand, has introduced the Fusion Pro 450 water cooled MIG gun.

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OSG announces NEO Shinshiro smart factory

OSG Corporation has announced the “OSG 4.0” smart manufacturing initiative.

Industry Update

Prima Power and Gasparini sign distribution deal

The Prima Power hP4060 hydraulic press brake Prima Power has signed an agreement with Gasparini for the distribution of products in the Gasparini range with Prima Power brand and colours.

Innovative Toronto bicycle manufacturer adopts automated manufacturing

Helix Labs Inc. of Toronto, maker of what it says is the most compact, lightest and safest folding bike available, recently decided to automate its manufacturing facilities to meet demand for cost savings, quality and consistency.

Universal compensation unit for robotic bin picking

Schunk has introduced the AGE-U six axis compensation unit.

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AI pipe welding system

ARC Specialties has developed an artificial intelligence pipe welding system that combines AI, advanced sensors, and the UR5 collaborative robot from Universal Robots.

Tungaloy has expanded its TungMeister interchangeable milling head system to include four flute cutter heads with high feed capability.

GM Canada and Unifor reach “transformation agreement” on Oshawa

GM Canada and Unifor, the union representing workers at GM’s Oshawa assembly plant, have reached an agreement to transition the plant’s vehicle assembly operations to parts manufacturing and advanced vehicle testing.

Industry Update

Bystronic Canada Ltd. is hosting a Quebec Learning Event on May 23.

Powering the future of metal additive manufacturing at Sandvik

Renishaw has collaborated with Sandvik Additive Manufacturing to supply the company with high productivity multi laser RenAM 500Q systems.

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WATCH: Canadian economic momentum to increase in 2019: RBC

Despite recent discouraging signs, the Canadian economy is likely to grow faster later this year, according to an RBC economist.

Industry Update

Canadian manufacturers should collaborate on cyber security

A senior federal cyber security expert says Canadian manufacturers need to work together to identify and solve problems with cyber security.

Powders for AM

Uddeholm’s AM Corrax powder is designed for plastic injection moulders.

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12kW fiber laser

Bystronic has introduced the ByStar Fiber 12kW with higher speeds, a newly designed cutting head with a slimmer profile, and an expanded spectrum of applications.

Weld video library grows to more than 300

Xiris Automation Inc. has expanded its weld video library to over 300 videos.

by Noelle Stapinsky Today’s robotic welding systems are easily integrated, but it’s choosing the right equipment that is the tricky part

Embracing Big

by Kip Hanson There’s a wealth of data sitting on the factory floor, information that can make your shop faster, smarter, and far more profitable. Are you capturing it?

Fabricating Technology

Plug and Play

by Noelle Stapinsky

by Kip Hanson Multidirectional turning and grooving tools save time, improve tool life and reduce operating costs

Perfection Multiplied

by Kip Hanson | photos by Francis Vachon Quebec aerospace supplier redefines the standard for machine shop efficiency

Machining Technology

AP&C Advanced Powders & Coatings is expanding its Greater Montréal operations.

Ball and radius type carbide end mills

OSG Corporationhas released the AM-EBT ball type carbide end mill and AM-CRE radius type carbide end mill for the roughing of additive manufacturing applications and mould overlay surfaces.

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High performance vehicle maker Bugatti is employing advanced metal additive manufacturing technology to build automotive components.

Machine tool suppliers hold 14th Joint Open House 2019

Hundreds of manufacturers attended the 14th annual machine tool distributors' Joint Open House in southwestern Ontario in April.

Zeiss acquires GOM

Zeiss has announced that it is acquiring GOM, a provider of hardware and software for automated 3D coordinate measuring technology.

Updated online configurators

Bernard has launched new versions of its BTB Semi-Automatic Air-Cooled MIG Gun and Clean Air Fume Extraction Gun online configurators.

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BLM Group USA has announced the appointment of Danyel (Dan) Benoit as regional sales manager, Eastern Canada.

Stainless steel power brushes

PFERD has introduced a new series of 100 per cent stainless steel power brushes.

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Ottawa has announced that it will be lifting a surtax imposed on five types of foreign steel last October.

Thomas Skinner announces WMTS 2019 plans

Thomas Skinner and Son Ltd. has announced that it will take part in the Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) this year.

CAD/CAM software for multi axis precision laser systems

Prima Power Laserdyne has released FastTrim CAD/CAM software for use with its multi axis precision laser processing systems.

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Overall business conditions in Canada’s manufacturing sector grew in March – but at the slowest rate in two and a half years.

Canadian economy back on growth track: Statistics Canada

Real gross domestic product grew 3.3 per cent in January, says Statistics Canada.

Made in Canada electric buses

A new report suggests Canadian transit agencies are overlooking made in Canada electric buses when they look to modernize their fleets and reduce emissions.

New tool holding products mirror modern metalworking demands

In general, tool holding (tooling) equipment has not undergone any fundamental changes for a long time.

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supplier: Scotchman Industries end user: Bennic Machine Inc.

by Kip Hanson | Photos by David Afriat Quebec aerospace supplier takes five axis machining to the next level and beyond

Bradbury Group has introduced a servo driven anti-flare fixture.

North America auto sector rethinks the future

As the North American automotive manufacturing industry continues to face disruptions that threaten the health of the sector, OEMS and suppliers in Canada and the US are rethinking automotive manufacturing for the future.

Industry Update

Prima Power opens new plant in Finland

Prima Power has officially opened a new manufacturing plant and tech centre in Seinäjoki in western Finland.

Clamping force blocks for robot assisted pallet loading

The Tandem plus 140 clamping blocks from Schunk are designed for robot assisted pallet loading of machine tools.

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Ottawa has introduced its 2019 budget, to mixed reviews from business.

The Hurco BX40Ui 5-Axis CNC is a new double-column machining center, with trunnion table mounted along the Y-axis.

Bugatti develops components using additive manufacturing

Metal additive manufacturing technology is accelerating industrial development in the automotive sector, as shown by the repeated success of the Bugatti sports car brand in achieving consistent function integration and significant performance optimization of components.

Industry Update

Double digit, record-breaking year for Linamar: Q4

Linamar's fourth quarter results marked the 9th consecutive record breaking year of double digit earning growth.

Copper welding with green wavelength laser

Gas engine driven welder/generator

Lincoln Electric has introduced the Ranger 330MPX, a new gas engine driven welder and generator.

Tungaloy is expanding its MiniForce-Turn turning tool series with the new -JS style chipbreaker.

Vehicles of the future

What futire transportation systems might look like.

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Ottawa, Ontario invest in next-generation auto tech

Ottawa has announced an investment of $40 million in BlackBerry QNX software for connected autonomous vehicles.

Industry Update

Absolute Machine Tools sold to employee ownership trust

Absolute Machine Tools has been sold to, and is now owned by, an Employee Stock Ownership Trust (ESOP).

Italy's top metal fabricating show: Lamiera 2019 in Milan

If you operate a metal fabricating business in Canada, the Italian Trade Commission wants to hear from you. It is inviting candidates to contact the office for a trip to Milan, Italy to attend the country's largest metal fabricating trade show, Lamiera 2019.

SLM Solutions says that Orbex has built the world’s largest metal rocket engine in a single piece on its SLM800 selective laser melting machine.

12 tunnels that will blow your mind

Twelve tunnels from around the world that pushed the envelope.

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Walter appoints new regional president

Walter has announced the appointment of Richard Garrick as president Sales Region World West.

Industry Update

All electric press brake series

Amada has introduced the EG Series press brake.

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Low hydrogen flux

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced Pipeweld 78LH Flux.

Canadian employment growth rebounded in January after slowing over the first half of 2018.

Managing Tool Wear

by Jan Andersson Tool wear patterns can be used to maximize productivity

Cutting Tools

Stainless Steel Filler Metals

by Frank Babish Selecting and using the right filler metal

Welding

Welding Automation: Passing the Torch

by Noelle Stapinsky Welding automation opens the door to the next generation of workers

Fabricating: Punching Up

by Andrew Brooks Bayview Metals relies on Wilson Tool for more than quality and price

Fabricating

product: RMP60M and RMP600 probessupplier: Renishaw (Canada) Ltd. end user: Tigercat Industries

Cutting Tools: Tipped Off

by Kip Hanson A new generation of replaceable tip drills delivers the sweet spot between indexables and solid carbide

Schunk is expanding its KONTEC KSC-D series of double clamping vises.

Buffalo opens web shop for Canadian customers

Buffalo Precision Products has expanded the Buffalo Precision web shop for precision flat ground stock and drill rod steels for Canadian customers.

Industry Update

Hypertherm expands school grant program

Hypertherm is now accepting applications for its Spark Something Great educational grant program.

Renishaw is introducing a ¼ 20 imperial thread size to its existing metrology fixtures product range.

NRC and Fives team up on aero inspection systems

The National Research Council (NRC) has announced a partnership with the industrial engineering group Fives to improve the efficiency of manufacturing composite parts for the aerospace sector.

Industry Update

Cycle step process variant for CMT

Fronius has introduced a new cycle step process variant for the CMT (Cold Metal Transfer) welding process that allows users to set both the number of individual droplets and the pause time between cycles.

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Camfil APC has introduced the EM-O Compact mist collector.

World Economic Forum names Sandvik Coromant plant Industry 4.0 site

The World Economic Forum has officially recognized the Sandvik Coromant production unit in Gimo, Sweden as an advanced Industry 4.0 facility.

Industry Update

3D laser metal fusion printer

TRUMPF has introduced the TruPrint 1000, a 3D printer with laser metal fusion (LMF) technology.

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In this video, see how Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment doubled productivity while saving on power and material costs with the new generation of servo-electric Shear Genius integrated punch/shear cells from Prima Power.

Okuma America Corp. has released Connect Plan, a software-based system for collecting and measuring data to adjust processes for increased productivity.

Bank of Canada holds key rate, downgrades economic forecast

The Bank of Canada, citing the sharp drop in oil prices and consequent softness in the economy, is holding its benchmark interest rate steady at 1.75 per cent.

Industry Update

Leadership changes at Elliott Matsuura

Elliott Matsuura Canada has undergone management changes, effective January 1, 2019.

Supplied air respirator with cooling system

Miller Electric has introduced two new products in its respiratory product lineup.

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Canadian manufacturing growth moderated in December, according to the latest seasonally adjusted IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index.

Wire bending machine with twin turrets, heads

BLM Group USAhas announced the availability of its all electric DH4010VGP wire bending machine featuring twin turrets and twin heads designed to boost productivity and/or work on complex wire bending jobs.

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Effective January 2019, Mark Cadogan is joining Renishaw (Canada) Limited as machine tool product business manager. Mark has long experience in manufacturing, specifically in CAD/CAM. Although based in Windsor, Mark will be responsible for managing the Renishaw machine tool probing business throughout the whole country.

Fiber laser cutting system

Bystronic has introduced a new BySmart fiber laser cutting machine.

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Wilson Tool International has announced that its QuickTap tapping tool is available for the D station as well as the previously available C station size.

DMG MORI Canada showcases machining, robotic advances

An espresso served by a collaborative robot, a robotic machining cell, new machining automation handling solutions and innovations in turning were part of the offerings at DMG MORI Canada’s Technology Days.

Industry Update

MIG consumables for MIG torch series

ESAB brand Tweco has introduced the VELOCITY2 series of MIG consumables for the Spray Master, Classic Number and Supra SEHD series MIG torches.

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The National Research Council (NRC) has opened a $5 million Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub in London, ON.

Business conditions improve sharply in November: manufacturing PMI

The IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for November hit a three-month high.

Mazak expands hybrid multi-tasking technology with acquisition

Mazak Corp. has acquired MegaStir, a supplier of friction stir welding (FSW) tools and technology, expanding Mazks Hybrid multi-tasking machine technology offerings.

Tool presetting machines

Haimer has introduced new Microset tool presetting machines.

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Algoma Steel Inc. has completed the purchase of the assets of Essar Steel, emerging from the creditor protection it has been under for three years.

André Belisle joins Bystronic as direct sales engineer

Bystronic Canada has added André Belisle to its Canadian division as direct sales engineer.

Portable high speed mag drill

Hougen Manufacturing has released a new model of portable magnetic drill, the HMD906.

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Mazak Corp., a Team Penske technical sponsor, congratulates owner Roger Penske, driver Joey Logano and the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion on winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship, securing the team's second Cup Series title.

R0.0 corner radius inserts and modular heads

Tungaloy has added R0.0 corner radius inserts and a line of modular heads to TungForce-Rec, an indexable small diameter shoulder milling cutter series.

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GM’s Ottawa plant to close next year

GM has announced that it will close its Oshawa, ON auto plant as part of a global restructuring.

Industry Update

Carbon arc gouging torch

The Arcair brand of ESAB has been expanded with the addition of the AirPro X4000 torch and cable.

Shop Tools

November 8-9, 2018, Mazak Canada will host a two-day Discover Automation Education Event, focusing on how to automate low to medium-volume/high-mix machining production.

Magellan wins $140 M Airbus contract extension

Magellan Aerospace Corporation has secured a six year agreement with Airbus for a contract extension for the manufacture of A350 XWB centre wing box and keel beam detail parts.

Mazak has expanded its multi-tasking technology with the debut of its VC-500A/5X AM HWD HYBRID Multi-Tasking Machine.

Makino’s next generation vertical machining centres

Building on its PS-Series product line, Makino has introduced the next generation PS65 and PS105 vertical machining centres. Watch them in action here.

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says that more small businesses in Canada than ever are reporting that they face a shortage of skilled labour.

Hydraulic chucks for Swiss Lathes

Big Kaiser has introduced hydraulic chucks for Swiss Lathes.

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Recently in conversations with some individuals, I learned about two programs for women, one an organization for female-owned businesses, and another, an educational one that encourages young girls in grades 9 to 12 to consider technology and skilled trades careers.

Automation All The Way

by Chris Pinaire, (left) director of new implementations, Global Shop Solutions.Daniel Carranco, (right) director, continuous improvement, Global Shop Solutions. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software promises end-to-end automation in manufacturing

Plant Management

Moulds, Made Quickly

by Kip Hanson Still doing the three step mouldmaking dance? It might be time for a change.

Cutting Tools

3X3

by Kip Hanson Three countries, three machine shops, and a long history of successful manufacturing

Machining Technology

Renishaw has joined forces with enterprise engineering software provider Altair to launch a series of projects aimed at bringing additive manufacturing into serial end use production.

Auto companies readying for new content requirements under USMCA

Canadian automakers are looking at their supply chains to make sure they’re prepared for the new regional content rules that are part of the new US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA), which replaces NAFTA.

Industry Update

This drone-car hybrid could transform city travel

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has unveiled a driverless drone-car hybrid that could deliver a fully automated ‘taxi’ service combining road and air travel (maybe rail too) in a single trip.

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Managing Change in a Fast-Changing World

If there is one thing that struck me during a visit to several metal fabricators in northern Italy, it is their ability to efficiently manage rapid change in manufacturing.

Industry Update

Collaborative robots with built-in force/torque sensing

Universal Robots has introduced the new e-Series collaborative robot platform.

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Burloak Technologies, a division of Samuel, Son and Co. Ltd., has signed an agreement with Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries Inc., to purchase an EBAM 110 Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing System.

Prima Industrie launches additive business

Prima Industrie, parent company of Prima Power, is getting into the additive business with the launch of its new division Prima Additive and the introduction of a new additive machine, the Print Sharp 250.

Prima Industrie launches additive business

Prima Industrie, parent company of Prima Power, is getting into the additive business with the launch of its new division Prima Additive and the introduction of a new additive machine, the Print Sharp 250.

Auto loading circular cold saw

Scotchman Industries has added a new auto loading circular cold saw to its lineup of metal sawing solutions.

Shop Tools

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has acquired European flow control and oxy-fuel solutions specialist Gas Control Equipment (GCE).

Multifunctional indexable cutter

Big Kaiser has introduced two versions of the C-Centering Cutter, a multifunction cutter capable of spot drilling, centering and chamfering.

Shop Tools

The new six-axis HC10 collaborative robot from Yaskawa Motoman can work safely with – or close to – human operators.

DARPA's reconfigurable wheels change into triangular tracks

DARPA, the agency that brought us the Internet, has developed vehicle wheels that can switch into tank-like treads while in motion.

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Auto parts makers respond to tariffs, NAFTA uncertainty

A recent Globe and Mail report (“Location, location, Michigan: Canadian auto-parts maker develops tech near Detroit”) explores the motives behind one auto parts supplier in consolidating some of its operations in the US.

Industry Update

IMTS 2018 a record breaker

Organizers of IMTS 2018, which took place in Chicago September 10-15, say that this year’s event set all-time records.

Sohail Naroo joins Bystronic Canada sales team

Bystronic Canada Ltd. has announced the addition of Sohail Naroo to its Canadian division as direct sales engineer.

Absolutely Anything

by Noelle Stapinsky Striving to be that one stop shop is one small fabrication shop’s secret to its growth

Machining

by Noelle Stapinsky Growing with its customers is Brematech’s main focus

All Hands on Deck

by Noelle Stapinsky Old school manual rules allow an east coast machine shop to maintain its quality standards

by Noelle Stapinsky Advancements in high definition plasma cutting

The Digital Transformation

by Mary Scianna

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Bystronic breaks ground on Chicago Experience Center

Bystronic has officially launched construction of its new Experience Center and corporate headquarters.

Industry Update

TRUMPF has introduced FusionLine technology with a new cube design, software components, and hardware innovations.

Welding group warns steel tariffs hurting industry

The CWB Association has voiced its concern about the impact of US steel tariffs on the Canadian welding industry.

Industry Update

Labour saving breakthroughs

A roundup of new labour saving technologies including a printer that prints roads.

Translas is offering a line of mobile filtration units under the name ClearO2.

Manufacturing output up sharply in August

The IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for August shows the strongest uptick in Canadian manufacturing output since December 2010.

Industry Update

Cobot for the machine tool industry

iAssist is the first of its kind autonomous and collaborative robot designed especially for the machine-tool industry. The solution is a collaborative initiative between Kuka and Makino.

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CNC simulation software

CGTech has announced the latest release of Vericut CNC Simulation Software, Version 8.2.

Shop Tools

The Government of Canada has announced up to $9.46 million in funding to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology to enhance its Automotive Centre of Excellence in Oshawa, and to create new research and development jobs in the automotive industry.

High speed five axis VMC

Makino has introduced the D200Z five axis VMC.

Shop Tools

Horizontal machining centre

MAG is launching its MMH 500 horizontal machining centre for the general market at IMTS 2018.

Industrial precision circular saw blades

Lenox has introduced the CircTech Precision CM 100 Circular Saw Blade.

Shop Tools

CGTech has announced the release of Vericut CNC Simulation Software, Version 8.2.

Why graphene hasn’t taken over the world...yet

Graphene is a form of carbon that was supposed to revolutionize materials science, medicine, engineering and more. Why hasn’t it taken over the world?

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Mitsubishi Electric acquires ASTES4 SA

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, an established MC Machinery automation solutions partner, has announced the acquisition of ASTES4 SA.

Industry Update

Canada to consider safeguard steel tariffs

The federal government says it plans to seek industry input before it decides whether or not to impose tariffs on steel entering Canada from offshore suppliers.

Magellan to manufacture engine castings for Pratt & Whitney

Magellan Aerospace has signed a six year agreement with Pratt & Whitney to manufacture aluminum castings for its Next Generation Product Family of engines.

Ultrasonic weld seam inspection with phased array technology

https://www.vogt-ultrasonics.de/en/homepage/ has announced the implementation of a fully automated phased array ultrasonic inspection solution for electron beam welds on rotors for asynchronous motors for a supplier to the automotive industry.

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Robotic welding for structural steel fabrication

The BeamMaster WELD robotic welding line from AGT Robotics is specially engineered for structural steel applications.

Chemetall, the Surface Treatment global business unit of the Coatings division of BASF, has introduced Tech Cool 35058 and Tech Cool 35037.

Trade gap hits 17-month low

Canada’s trade gap narrowed in June to its lowest level in 17 months.

Industry Update

Magna lowers production forecast on expected hit from tariffs

Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration have led Canadian auto parts maker Magna to lower its yearly North American production forecast.

US companies using tariffs to hike prices, Linamar CEO says

Linda Hasenfratz, CEO of Linamar, says "opportunistic" US companies are taking advantage of 25 per cent tariffs on metals introduced by President Donald Trump to hike the prices they charge.

Additive manufacturing software

Renishaw has introduced InfiniAM Spectral, a new additive manufacturing (AM) process monitoring software system.

Shop Tools

MAG will debut its new MMH 500 horizontal machining centre for the general market at IMTS 2018 in Chicago.

Manufacturing growth holds in July: prices rise at record pace

The IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for July shows output levels rising at the fastest pace since March of last year.

Industry Update

Digitalization of the Machine Shop

by Jeff Rizzie Improve your competitive advantage

Cutting Tools

Welding In Circles

by Nestor Gula Orbital welding shines in tube and pipe applications

Welding

Feeding Aluminum MIG Wire: It Doesn’t Have to be Scary

by Michael Klee

Fabricating: The Automation Leap

Ontario shop’s investment in automated bending pays off

Fabricating

by Noelle Stapinsky Growing global demand for energy could spark opportunities for Canadian manufacturers

Blockchain for Manufacturing

There’s a new concept circulating in the manufacturing industry: blockchain technology. Many say it’s the second generation of the digital revolution and the latest in Industry 4.0 tools.

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Bombardier to supply 36 commuter trains to Paris

Bombardier’s rail division, Bombardier Transportation, has received an order for 36 Francilien train sets from the French national railway corporation, Société nationale des chemins de fer français (SNCF).

Industry Update

Elliott Matsuura to sell Excetek EDMs in Canada

Elliott Matsuura Canada Inc. has signed a distribution agreement with Excetek Technologies Co. Ltd., to suppy sinker, drill and large wire EDM machines in Canada.

Singh finds uncertainty in Canadian manufacturing sector

Jagmeet Singh, leader of the federal New Democratic Party, visited Windsor recently to find out how tariffs and changes to the free trade agreement could affect companies in the region’s large US-facing manufacturing sector.

Rapid liquid printing

If you thought 3D printing was leading edge, wait until you see 4D printing, being developed at MIT’s Self-Assembly Lab.

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MIG and TIG weld cleaning system

Walter Surface Technologies has recently introduced the Surfox 305, a patented electrochemical MIG and TIG weld cleaning system.

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