Manufacturing sales edge up in June: StatsCan
Strong sales in the aerospace industry led to a 1.9-percent increase in manufacturing sales in June, partially reversing the 4.9-percent decline posted in May, according to Statistics Canada's Monthly Survey of Manufacturing. more...

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Last chance: Take the 2009 Canadian Manufacturing Survey!
Looking for a way to benchmark your company's performance? Manufacturing AUTOMATION will publish the results of the fourth annual Canadian Manufacturing Study in its October 2009 issue. You can enter a draw for one of five $100 gas cards. more...

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CMTS to reinforce importance of tech innovations in tough economy
Manufacturing still matters. That's the message from organizers of the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show 2009, where more than 500 manufacturers and distributors (from October 19 to 22, 2009) will view the latest trends in manufacturing and demonstrate new technological developments. more...

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GE and Fanuc dissolve 23-year-old joint venture
GE and FANUC announced that the two companies have agreed to dissolve GE Fanuc Automation Corp. to grow existing businesses and pursue their respective core industry expertise. more...

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CME survey points to bottom of recession, slow recovery
Canadian manufacturers and exporters are optimistic that this economic warming effect will continue into the fall, according to the data in Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters' July Business Conditions Survey. more...

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June Digital Edition Focus on the future: Our editorial board members discuss the future of manufacturing in Canada Shaft grounding: Fulfilling the promise of variable frequency drives Driven to win: Manufacturer uses software to create high-performance transmissions How to measure what you manage in Lean A selection of the latest motors and drives, HMIs, sensors, robotics, hydraulics and pneumatics, as well as test and measurement offerings PLUS: Digital edition EXCLUSIVE content

September Manufacturing AUTOMATION Line-up

• Cover story: 2009 Software Case Study Guide
  Our annual software guide will provides readers with multiple timely Canadian case studies focusing on the benefits of investing in software products, such as ERP, PLM and CAD/CAM.

• Feature: Programmable Control

• Feature: Power Supplies
  Harshad Singh from Gescan Ontario describes how to strike back against common power distortions and disturbances in your manufacturing facility.

• The Advanced Manufacturing section
  Lean manufacturing: Dr. Timothy Hill talks about how Lean initiatives should focus on a problem's root cause not just Band-Aid its symptoms.

• Column: Machine safety
  Cory Newton from TEKPRESS Solutions examines the new CSA press safety standard.

Plus: News, appointment announcements, trends and our regular columnists, as well as a selection of the latest software offerings, enclosures and workstations, machine safety products, power supplies, RFID offerings, wire and cable products, as well as the latest in wireless technology and security.

Calendar of Events:

WAGO Distributor I/O Training - August 31 - September 2, 2009, Milwaukee, Wis.

WorldSkills Calgary 2009 - September 1-7, 2009, Calgary, Alta.

PROFINET One-Day Training Class - September 2, 2009, Toronto Marriott Airport Hotel, Toronto

Bosch Rexroth Hydraulic Power Press Safety Seminar - September 10, 2009, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Burlington, Ont.

WAGO Industrial Control Seminar - September 14-16, 2009, Milwaukee, Wis.

Design & Manufacturing Midwest - September 22-24, 2009, Rosemont, Ill.

Bosch Rexroth Lean Manufacturing Seminar - September 22, 2009, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Burlington, Ont.

MainTrain Edmonton - September 28-30, 2009, Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort, Edmonton.

Check out the Calendar of Events on the Manufacturing AUTOMATION website for more upcoming industry seminars, conferences, shows and training sessions.

Got an event you want us to include on the website? Please send an e-mail to editor André Voshart: avoshart@clbmedia.ca.