

Getting smarter: Companies engage with digital technology
Survey shows more manufacturers are investing in the future.
Pandemic drives manufacturers to accelerate digital transformation
Companies dealing with remote work forces, supply chain issues and need for better information.

The importance of agility
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Digitized companies doing better through COVID-19: SAP report
Divide in digital readiness reveals a clear connection between COVID-19 resiliency and intelligent leadership progress.
NGen provides $75,000 for SIMSA digital platform project
Will digitize services for members and link to other mining industry associations across Canada.

Emerging technologies are essential for future survival: KPMG
Canadian companies under-invest in disruptive technologies compared to American counterparts

What’s ahead: Top tech trends in 2020 and beyond
New technologies ranging from AI to IoT are transforming manufacturing.
Accenture acquires Callisto, extends digital manufacturing expertise
Canadian company will play a role in creating a collaborative environment for digital manufacturing in North America.
Digital economy’s environmental footprint is threatening the planet
Cloud computing, data centres, artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies consume large amounts of electricity.

Seven steps to build your Industry 4.0 strategy and roadmap
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Get off the paper
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Sheet metal processor gets $365,000 CED funding for productivity
Repayable loan will be used to purchase and install digitally controlled production equipment.

Industry 4.0: What’s new at the fair?
Hannover Messe is the place to go to see the latest in digital factory, industrial systems, robotics and more.
Trudeau credits immigration for Canada’s growing tech sector
Also cited the federal government’s investments in education and research as reasons for success.
CBSA, Montreal port tests blockchain to tug shipping into digital age
But data sharing depends on co-operation among competitors and security remains an open question.