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Manufacturing AUTOMATION magazine ''Canada's leading publication providing industrial automation news and technology information aimed at the discrete and process industries.''
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From the editor
Are you going?
Today kicks off the start of Canadian Manufacturing Week in Mississauga, Ont., but is anyone planning to go?
The event, which occurs once every two years, is now owned by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and is co-located with Weld Expo. It's a showcase for design engineering, maintenance products and industrial support services. There are also hands-on demonstrations and expert-led conference sessions, and a few plant tours and guest speakers like former CAW president Buzz Hargrove.
We've listed the event on our website and in our publication, but I've still spoken to a number of people in the industry who say they aren't going to bother this year.
The principle behind the show is to help you reduce equipment downtime, optimize your MRO operations, cut costs and get more out of your machines. And, let's face it, we can all use some help in those areas to make our operations as efficient as possible.
There has been a lot of talk over the past few years about the death of the trade show, which is really too bad. The SME has worked hard to put together a top-notch show for Canadian manufacturers, and I'm sure that every single one of us could learn something new while attending.
I encourage everyone in the Toronto area to take a bit of time and attend the show over the next few days. There really is something for everyone.
All the best,
Alison Dunn
Acting Editor
adunn@clbmedia.ca
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The October2008 issue of Manufacturing AUTOMATION will include: Cover story: CSI: Manufacturing When the police are looking for clues at a crime scene, they use forensic lighting to see things that a criminal can’t. Can that same technology help vision systems better detect defects? In this issue, we look at how forensic lighting is doing a lot more then help cops catch criminals – it’s helping manufacturers capture profits. Feature: Driving improvements One of the best kept secrets about oil is it can be recycled indefinitely. In fact, oil never breaks down. It simply becomes contaminated or the additives break down. When that happens, oil is often burned, buried or dumped. It doesn’t have to be, and Safety-Kleen Canada works hard to make sure it doesn’t. So when the company’s old data acquisition system was reaching the end of its life, the team at Safety-Kleen knew it was time for an upgrade – could they do it without shutting down production? Special focus: Motion control We look at how one Canadian company has revolutionized the simple conveyor roller and garnered some international attention along the way. Column: Machine safety Safeguarding machinery to protect workers is a vital step in the automation process, but it's one that leads to many questions. How should I approach machine safety? What do I need to meet regulatory requirements? How can I best use my budget to make machinery safe and easy to use? In this issue, Gil Dominguez, a safety consultant with Pilz Automation Safety, tackles those questions and more. Plus: The latest automation industry news, education and training updates, appointment announcements and trends, as well as a selection of the latest data acquisition, motion control, hydraulics & pneumatics, machine vision & inspection, sensors and test & measurement equipment. |
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In the news
CAW elects new president
Ottawa, Ont. -
The CAW has elected a new president to replace Buzz Hargrove, who is
stepping down after 16 years in charge of the auto worker's union.
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Robot orders down 23 per cent in first half of 2008
Ann Arbor, Mich. -
North American robotics orders fell 23 per cent in the first half of
2008 compared with the same period in 2007, according to new statistics
from Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry's trade group.
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Manufacturing sector struggles to maintain workforce, study says
Ottawa, Ont. - Canadian manufacturers are struggling to maintain their current workforces, according to a new study by the Conference Board.
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Market for automotive sensors to reach $18 billion by 2015
Boston, Mass.
- A new study predicts that the market for automotive sensors will
reach $12.7 billion in 2008, and grow to more than $18 billion by 2015.
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People watching
Canada's Technology Triangle names new CEO
Waterloo, Ont. - John Doherty, chair of the board of Canada's Technology Triangle, the public-private regional economic development partnership for Waterloo Region, recently announced that John G. Jung has joined CTT as its new chief executive officer. Jung previously worked with the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA), the key point of contact for prospective international investors looking to expand or locate their business in the Toronto area.
Jung is also the co-founder and chairman of the global think-tank, "Intelligent Community Forum" (ICF), headquartered in New York. He is an award-winning registered urban planner, urban designer, economic developer and global speaker on planning, development, urban design and economic development related issues, including "intelligent communities."
UltraFit Manufacturing adds to executive roster
Toronto, Ont. - UltraFit Manufacturing has appointed Tim Creasy to the position of vice president – sales and marketing. Creasy will be responsible for both the continued expansion of UltraFit's contract manufacturing business and a renewed focus on its aftermarket exhaust product lines through UltraFit Exhaust.
Creasy joins UltraFit from a recent consulting position at Beltraine Solutions. He previously held senior positions in the precision-machined parts industry and the industrial capital equipment market. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont. and a Masters in Business Administration from Queen's University in Kingston, Ont.
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Product focus: Enclosures & workstations
Wall-mounting flange option
Fibox Enclosures has expanded its ARCA enclosure product line with the
addition of optional mounting flanges. Mounting flanges, used in pairs,
are available for all seven ARCA enclosure sizes and can be used to
allow the box to be mounted in both normal portrait orientation and in
landscape orientation. ARCA enclosure customers can now select their
preferred wall mounting method – mounting flanges or standard wall
mounting feet. Either feature works with Fibox stylized ARCA
enclosures. Manufactured using injection molded polycarbonate, a high
performance plastic, Fibox enclosures offer ease of customization,
robustness, superior chemical resistance and wide temperature range.
Fibox Enclosures
www.fiboxusa.com
Accessible wall-mounted terminal
Rittal's new Opti-Wall kiosk offers a compact, wall-mounted interactive
terminal that is adapted to the needs of the disabled. Offering easy
accessibility for wheelchair users, less able-bodied people and meeting
all government guidelines, the kiosk provides ample space beneath the
control panel of the terminal for the footrest of a wheelchair. An
adjacent rail to the kiosk can be used for the storage of walking aids
while the kiosk is in use. With the aid of a touch button, the terminal
can be quickly adjusted to the relevant height for the user. The design
of the terminal ensures that the pathways always remain clear and
uncluttered. Opti-Wall is available with either a standard PC or silent
system which uses a noise and heat loss reducing design, dispensing
with the need for active fans for the power pack and cooling unit.
Rittal
www.rittal.ca
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Mark your calendars
MainTrain West
September 25 - 26, 2008
Edmonton, Alta.
The Plant Engineering and Maintenance Association of Canada (PEMAC)
will hold an additional MainTrain event in Edmonton on Sept. 25 and 26,
2008, at the Marriott Hotel. The 1 1/2-day conference will include a
special training day. PEMAC's Alberta chapter will play a leading role
in the planning of this MainTrain event. For more information, contact
PEMAC at (905) 823-7255; or www.maintrain.ca.
Accelerate your Business
October 2, 2008
Calgary, Alta.
Companies in all sectors of the economy are facing extraordinary
challenges. Increased costs, more competition and a shortage of labour
are major hurdles for industry in the province. There are many ways to
respond to these challenges, including productivity improvements across
your organization, employment strategies, technology adoption and
process improvements. To do this effectively, companies must create
compelling customer value, world-class operating efficiency and a
business environment that attracts and keeps the best people. For more
information or to register, go to www.manufacturinginnovation.ca.
The 10th Annual Supply Chain Management Conference
October 3, 2008
Montreal, Que.
This conference will focus on Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) —
specifically how to maintain hard-won competitive advantages by
effectively assessing and measuring operational risks and by developing
suitable risk. This event is designed specifically to help you interact
with SCRM experts from academia and consulting, as well as with
practitioners from a host of different industry sectors. A number of
industry experts will be presenting on issues dealing with real-life
applications of SCRM including:
- Yossi Sheffi, MIT (plenary speaker)
- Martin Beaulieu, Pratt & Whitney Canada
- Steve Sutherland, Kraft Foods
- Barry Levine & Yves Nadeau, RSM Richter Consulting
- Steve Radewych, Celestica
- Beth Enslow, March Inc.
For more information, visit www.mcgill.ca/mmm/conference/.
20th Annual National Robot Safety Conference
October 6-9, 2008
Indianapolis, Ind.
This fall's safety conference is your opportunity to be brought up to
speed on robot and machine safety. Discover ''What's Next in Robot
Safety,'' including updates on the latest developments and
introductions in safety standards. This year's conference returns to
Indy featuring new sessions, updates and a special tabletop exhibit
trade fair showcasing the industry's leading vendors and the latest
safety-related equipment and robots. The National Robot Safety
Conference is beneficial to veterans and safety novices alike, those
planning to buy a new robot or putting together a robot cell and more.
For more information, visit www.robotics.org/events/nat-robot-safety.cfm.
exiderdome
October 6 - 7, 2008
Halifax, N.S.
Siemens Canada Limited's global road show, exiderdome, has arrived in
Canada. Siemens' exiderdome is a two-storey exhibit constructed from 55
containers that transform into a must-see exposition of technological
innovation. The exiderdome allows visitors to experience Siemens'
world-leading expertise in various industries such as oil & gas,
food & beverage, automotive and building construction. Siemens has
the largest global standardized range of automation and drive
technologies, which has been leveraged and made more efficient on the
basis of Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) and Totally Integrated
Power (TIP).
Representing more than 130,000 products and combining 220 tons of steel
and 20 kilometres of power cables assembled on two floors, the
exiderdome boasts eight showrooms, one multimedia theatre with a
34-metre wide display and meeting rooms. Once assembled, the exiderdome
is entirely self-contained, including air conditioning, heating,
wireless internet, power generation and a fully operating kitchen. For
more information, visit www.exiderdome.ca.
ISA Expo
October 14 - 16, 2008
Houston, Tex.
ISA EXPO is your source for in-depth technical coverage of topics
critical to automation and control success. Customize your ISA EXPO
2008 experience and participate in a single exchange and immerse
yourself in that technology, or attend offerings from multiple
exchanges for a more global automation and control view. For more
information, visit www.isa.org/isaexpo2008.
A more comprehensive list of events can be found on our website.
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