automation
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.
Labour movement has leapt forward in last decade, leaders say
But era of technology poses challenges and opportunities needed for workers to retrain.
Thermotech scores $450K to build automated production line
Federal funding supports the purchase of new equipment to increase productivity and production capacity.
High-tech US plants offer jobs even as the laid off struggle
Factories will need to fill 2 million jobs over the next decade, but many workers are facing an in-demand skills deficit.
Automation: resistance is futile, our workforces must adapt
Nearly 50% of the Canadian labour force is at high risk within the next two decades, so how should we prepare?
Reko invests $5.5 million for new manufacturing and innovation facility
40,000 square-foot facility expected to be completed by early next year.
