automation
Automate 2019
April 8th 2019Presented by the Association for Advancing Automation. Showcases the full spectrum of automation technologies and solutions from traditional industrial applications to cutting edge. Held every two years.
ISA Calgary: International Exhibition for ISA
April 9th 2019International Exhibition for ISA ISA Calgary DMG The International Exhibition for Instrumentation, Systems & Automation features instrumentation, control and automation services, technologies and equipment, presented by DMG. For automation professionals to learn from real-world scenarios related to implementation, share lessons…
Labour movement is in the fight for its life: experts
Canada’s manufacturing sector lost 278,000 jobs between 2000 and 2007.
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Ford shuffling workers to increase production of big SUVs
Several hundred of the workers will be moved to truck and SUV factories where jobs are being added.
Automated cars could kill wide range of jobs, federal documents say
Federal budget in 2017 pledged about $1.8 billion over six years to help pay for expanded skills training programs.
ATX Montreal
November 14th 2018The Automation Technology Expo (ATX) Montreal showcases automation and robotics technology. Includes smart plant design; automation/assembly; robots and robot accessories; production machines and equipment; automation identification controls; integrators; and motion control.
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Google’s chief economist talks tech backlash, fake news and taxation
Deloitte report notes 35% of all clicks are coming from outside of Canada, extending the country’s reach to a global market.
Make robots pay taxes? Documents detail ideas to adapt to changing labour force
Feds faced with big labour challenges, dealing with increasing automation and gig economy.
Emerson completes its $811M Aventics acquisition
Deal expands Emerson’s reach in fluid control and pneumatic devices space.
Omron donates technology to Georgian College students in Toronto
Automation company provides PLCs for hands-on learning and training for faculty.
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Eclipse Automation wins fourth best managed company designation
Cambridge manufacturer achieves the gold standard for overall performance and sustained growth.
Rising minimum wages could speed up automation, not relocations: labour leaders
Union leaders argue higher wages will ultimately help businesses as low income earners increase spending.
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Eclipse Automation to open a plant in Arizona
Greater Phoenix area is the Cambridge company’s third US location.
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Cyber crime’s grave threat to automated resource firms
Danger of a multi-tonne piece of equipment running amok or shutting down at a critical time.
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Fear of robots taking jobs spurs a bold idea: guaranteed pay
Universal basic income being explored in Hawaii where machines could replace tourism jobs.
