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I didn’t question Muskrat Falls cost estimates, former premier tells inquiry
Kathy Dunderdale asserted “risk mitigation was a theme that moved through the whole discussion of the development of Muskrat Falls.”
Automate 2019
Presented by the Association for Advancing Automation. Showcases the…
ISA Calgary: International Exhibition for ISA
International Exhibition for ISA ISA Calgary DMG The International…
GM fights government to retain tax credit for electric cars
Preserving the $7,500 tax incentive for buyers is crucial for GM as the company pivots from internal combustion engines in favour of building cars powered by batteries or hydrogen fuel cells.
Alberta orders 8.7% oil production cut to help deal with low prices
Low prices raising concerns the oilpatch will have to find savings elsewhere by slashing capital spending or jobs.
Suncor assessing impact of Alberta’s move to cut oil production next year
Cuts to reduce a glut that increases the discount the oil fetches compared with the North American benchmark.
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.
N.R. Murphy Ltd. marks 75 years with new ownership
Industrial air quality manufacturer keeps it in the family as Helder Armas takes over as president.
Chinese automaker Zotye plans to sell vehicles in US in 2020
Will work with an American partner HAAH Automotive Holdings; first model will be an SUV.
Ammonia leak at BC dog food plant prompts evacuation
Refrigeration system failed but maintenance contractors had contained it by the time firefighters arrived.
Turn down the volume: How industrial noise affects worker health
How loud is your plant? Conduct an assessment or employee survey to identify sources, gauge noise level, and who is exposed.
Saint John residents warned of possible flare ups at Irving refinery
Explosion sent flames and black smoke into the sky but caused only minor injuries.
Distinguish between genuine and apparent efficiency
True kaizen generates no waste and reduces costs.
Quality in real time: How IIoT is changing automotive production
Defects are spotted and fixed before vehicles roll off the assembly line.
Saputo sells Australian dairy operations for $244M
Condition set by Australia’s regulators for Saputo’s $1.3 billion takeover of the Murray Goulburn Co-operative.
TTC says 67 of its Bombardier streetcars will be sent back for repairs
Repairs will be made in Quebec, Bombardier covering the cost; completed by 2022.
Emotional attachment: It creates employee engagement
Workers immersed in a process look for potential improvements.
Linear & Rittal: Blazing a trail through the automation industry
– Sponsored article by Rittal Linear Transfer Automation, Inc.…
Northern Pulp says no wastewater pipe to NS waterway, no mill
Company’s plan and spotty environmental record is creating tension in Pictou.
Ford Canada spared from parent’s plan to cut most car models by 2020
Oakville complex currently assembles Edge, Flex, Lincoln MKX and Lincoln MKT, all sport utility vehicles.
War on waste: Observations from the shop floor to top floor
Identifying waste is easy, the challenge lies in engaging everyone to apply the tools
NL unveils plan for faster, cheaper offshore oil and gas development
Province will review regulations, enhance seismic data and advance tie-back technology to extract more from existing sites.
FCA to invest $1B in Michigan plant, pay out bonuses
Warren Truck Assembly Plant will make the Ram Heavy Duty Truck starting in 2020.
UPDATE: Confirmed, Alabama picked for new $1.6B Toyota Mazda plant
Will produce the Toyota Corolla compact car for North America and a new small SUV from Mazda.
What’s ahead for Canada’s automotive industry
Trump, trade and technology’s impact on the auto sector.
By the numbers: How to study a process
Analyze your data according to mean, median, mode and range.
IIoT is changing automotive and aerospace manufacturing
How these industries are making the digital transformation.
TECH TIP: How’s your motor running?
Use voltage, current readings to check conditions.
Safe forklift operation: employers, drivers share the responsibility
Ensure drivers are properly trained and capable of operating forklift vehicles safely.
Smart data modelling
Use it to better predict bearing failure.
High-tech sausage: new line gives processors 25% speed advantage
Artificial casing extrusion technology uses real smoke in smoked sausage production.
Get organized: shadow boards improve plant productivity
Set up tools as runners, repeaters and strangers to save time and effort.
