Matt Powell
Associate Editor of PLANT, Canada’s largest industrial magazine dedicated to advancing Canadian manufacturing.
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Rittal Cooling Systems: ‘Built Ford Tough’ to outlast!
– Sponsored article by Rittal Ford Motors speeds up huge cost & energy savings after efficiency check of cooling units! Cologne’s Ford engine plant shut down a number of times in one year due to defective cooling units. As a…
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Join the artificial intelligence revolution and let the machines figure it out
Heavy investment by government and industry is making Canada an AI powerhouse.
Prosecutors: Workers rescued from forced labour in California
Man charged, faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Household spending, exports drive economy past expectations with 4.5% growth
Exports in goods and services rose 2.3%, while the export of energy products increased 9.2%.
Magna invests in solid-state LiDAR developer Innoviz
Expands existing collaboration with solid-state LiDAR technology innovator to advance autonomous vehicle technologies.
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Cummins unveils electric heavy-duty transport truck
Heavy-duty engine maker beats Musk’s Tesla to the big rig punch.
Redpath Sugar invests $5.2M for new packaging lines at Belleville plant
Project will create 80 jobs and retain 291 positions; includes $624K provincial investment.
Ontario bleacher manufacturer lands $180K provincial investment
Sport Systems Canada is using the funding to support a $1.83 million expansion project.
US seeks prison sentence for Volkswagen engineer in diesel scandal
63-year-old Robert Liang asks judge to consider a sentence of probation, 1,500 hours of community service.
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What’s up with tidal energy?
An OREA project will fill tidal energy knowledge gaps and look at issues related to conversion technologies.
Ontario rope manufacturer embarks on $5.85M plant expansion
Includes a $837,750 contribution from the Ontario government.
Thermotech scores $450K to build automated production line
Federal funding supports the purchase of new equipment to increase productivity and production capacity.
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Injury and wellness: what are employers spending on prevention?
The Institute for Work and Health is conducting a comprehensive study that aims to find benchmarks across sectors.
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Achieve stronger pipe joints: seven tips for effective weld purging
Protecting the underbead from oxidation ensures high-quality welds.
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TECH TIP: How’s your motor running?
Use voltage, current readings to check conditions.
