manufacturing
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Festo suite simplifies automation projects
Set parameters and configure all parts of an installation in five steps.
Lessons to be drawn from past pandemics: MEI
Researcher compares COVID-19 to the deadly Spanish Flu and the prognosis is much better.
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UPDATES: Get ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic
Watch for coronavirus information, announcements, cancellations, postponements here.
Ontario has enough health care protective gear for one more week: Ford
Various Ontario manufacturers are retooling to produce personal protective gear, but those supplies are weeks away from being ready.
3M makes deal with White House, Canada to get N95 masks
Trudeau calls out the US for incomplete or failed deliveries of COVID-19 countermeasures.
Work starts in Montana on disputed Canada US oil pipeline
Project has been tied up for years in legal battles and several court challenges are still pending.
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COVID-19 webinar tackles manufacturing concerns
The most important “to dos” plus policies and procedures are covered by two industry leaders.
Actions Canadian business leaders should consider to manage COVID-19
Look at reduced demand for exports, supply chain disruptions, adverse domestic spending and financial liquidity constraints.
BevCanna launches cannabis-infused beverage powder
Jase will be available for sale in licensed dispensaries in California this year.
Kruger rolls out give-back program to frontline healthcare workers
Tissue manufacturer will deliver tissue products with Mercedes-Benz Canada.
Researchers look at humidity as a weapon in the fight airborne viruses
Expert says airborne particles carrying viruses can travel farther in air that isn’t sufficiently hydrated.
Tempur Sealy Canada pivots production to support frontline workers
Mattress manufacturer repurposed part of its plant to contribute to the supply of critically-needed protective face shields.
OPG’s 3D printers producing face shields to protect health-care workers
First batch of 200 face shields to be ready for shipment April 8; to increase production of the shields to 500 per week.
Cryopeak LNG Solutions breaks ground on new LNG production facility
First fully funded and permitted LNG production facility in the Fort Nelson, BC area.
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Ontario WSIB has you covered during COVID-19 pandemic
Options for manufacturers dealing with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board during the crisis.
