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Technology
China says US damaging global trade with Huawei sanctions
Commerce Department rules block suppliers from using US technology to produce processor chips and other components for the company.
Trump administration imposes new Huawei restrictions
New rules will further block Huawei from accessing US chip technology.
Canada Revenue Agency suspends online services after cyber attacks
5,500 accounts targeted in what the federal government described as two “credential stuffing” schemes.
Four ways to ensure your quotation process leads to profit
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Microsoft back in the smartphone business with its new Duo
Pitching it as a more useful tool than a conventional smartphone, enables users to multitask with two separate apps or web pages at a time.
Ballard fuel cell vehicles circle the globe 1,250 times
Hydrogen fuel cell innovator based in Burnaby, BC is powering heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles in 15 countries.
Science, politics tied up in global race as Russia approves vaccine
First nation to develop a way to defeat the COVID will achieve a kind of moonshot victory.
Circa acquires Calgary manufacturer of rugged wireless devices
Cloud-based software platform will be integrated with the Circa product line to provide remote monitoring with alarm and event notification.
SYSPRO 8 enhanced to improve production
New ERP capabilities power productivity.
Smarter factory: Putting digital technology to work in your plant
How digitization and networked systems power maintenance and warehousing.
Shorten measurement, testing setup
Setup and preparation times for large-scale measurement and testing procedures are often lengthy and can delay project deadlines
System solves complex vision challenges
Deciphers badly deformed, skewed and poorly etched codes using optical character recognition
Keep your distance: New Wearable device sends proximity alert
Two Quebec companies create a company to make the Social Distancer.
Digital readiness and how businesses are responding to the “new normal”
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5G phones and networks are here, but features, effects are unclear
Unclear what the newly launched networks are able to do, experts say it will take years to understand the true potential.
Armstrong’s Design Envelope gets energy boost
Amps up energy efficiency, plus analytics for savings.
China launches ambitious attempt to land rover on Mars
Mission is to look for underground water, if it’s present, and evidence of possible ancient life.
General Fusion adds large global investors for fusion demo plant
The technology generates carbon-free electricity by using heat from nuclear fusion reactions.
Thermal tech scans elevated body temperatures to safeguard workplaces
Sends instant notification to security or management who can deny access if COVID symptoms are present.
Nexii is building three new green construction plants
Production facilities in Toronto, Alberta and Hazelton, Pa. will create 450 jobs.
Huawei hopes to provide 5G to Canada despite Trump, Five Eyes
Trudeau government decision on hold following China’s ongoing imprisonment of two Kovrig and Spavor.
Europe’s shift to electric cars picks up despite recession
Sales of internal combustion cars have fallen, demand for battery-only cars and hybrids has been stable or even increased.
UK to exclude Huawei from role in high-speed phone network
Backtracks after US threatened to sever intelligence-sharing arrangement over concerns over equipment allowing China to infiltrate UK networks.
Trium and L.L. Lessard partner to produce masks on a large scale
Automated machine makes disposable and reusable masks that eliminate almost 100% of the most common bacteria and viruses.
NGen and industry partners invest $28.8M in emerging technologies
Nine projects across Canada selected by experts to build manufacturing capabilities.
SensorUp secures Series A financing led by Evok Innovations
Geospatial platform provides complex operations with visibility and automation.
NGen invests $5M in manufacturing of disinfection robots
Disinfection Robot Challenge targets innovative robotic solutions that reduce healthcare exposure to COVID-19s, or disinfects facilities.
What’s new in robotics: Tech that enhances automated processes
Orders are up across North America as new products hit the market.
Monoxor XR gas analyzer improves safety
Alerts personnel to dangerous CO levels, range extended.
Three companies get Supercluster funding for COVID-19 projects
So far there are 19 projects amounting to $27 million in funding on the go.
DigifabQG to help Quebec manufacturers adopt Industry 4.0 tech
Longueuil Industrial Expertise Centre will aid in digital transformations.
Six Canadian companies make WEF’s list of tech pioneers
World Economic Forum’s 100 companies include leaders in carbon capture, alternative meat and circular economies, food security and more.
