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Autodesk educates students on sustainable design
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Industrial suppliers unite to outline energy management best practices
ODVA, a global association whose members are comprised of leading automation companies, has launched a new energy initiative with the goal of transforming the industrial energy resource allocation model. Learn more about the initiative.
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Loading docks the focus of latest MOL safety blitz
Ministry of Labour inspectors are visiting workplaces in Ontario this month to focus on hazards in shipping and receiving areas, including loading docks. Learn more about the latest safety blitz.
SolidWorks gives sneak peak of 2012 software features
Dassault Systèmes (DS) SolidWorks Corp. provided the 5,000-plus attendees at SolidWorks World 2011 in San Antonio, Texas, with a sneak peak into the new features users can expect in the next release of SolidWorks. Take a look.
ABB completes acquisition of Baldor Electric
ABB Ltd. has completed its acquisition of Baldor Electric Co., a North American provider of industrial motors. Get the details here.
Eaton announces Canadian appointments
Eaton, a manufacturer of electrical products, has announced new appointments in its Canadian office. Meet the new director of sales and manager of OEM sales.
Rockwell Automation names new leaders for its operating segments
The board of directors of Rockwell Automation, Inc. has elected new corporate officers to lead the company's two operating segments. Who got promoted?
Features: Wireless Technology and Security
A wireless win: Steel manufacturer boosts production and saves with wireless network
Emerson Process Management's Smart Wireless technology has helped Northstar Bluescope Steel improve furnace control at its mini-mill in Delta, Ohio. As a result, the mill has been able to boost production by as much as one batch per day, cut maintenance costs by $200,000 US annually, and improve worker safety. Find out how.
Wireless security: Top trends for 2011
Mark Jarman, president of wireless sensor networks provider Inovonics, recently outlined major trends for wireless security systems for 2011. Learn what his top wireless predictions are.
New Products: Wireless Technology and Security
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January/February 2011 Digital Edition
Manufacturing the next generation: From a training simulator and web-based analytical tools, to an innovative co-op program, we take a look at some of the tools Canadian colleges and universities are using to develop the future workforce.
The 12th Annual Automation Education and Training Guide: A directory of automation-specific education and training courses offered at colleges and universities across Canada.
Top 5 in 2011: What are the top technologies you should have on your plant floor in 2011? We've asked a handful of industry experts to name the top five automation technologies and trends they think will make a difference in 2011.
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March/April 2011 Manufacturing AUTOMATION Lineup
Cover Story: Green Manufacturing
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Canadian tissue manufacturer Kruger Products recently launched Sustainability 2015, an ambitious five-year plan aimed at reducing the company's environmental footprint. We take a look at the company's targets, including how it is streamlining its manufacturing processes to make them more environmentally friendly.
Feature: Energy Management
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As energy price volatility continues, manufacturers are coming under increasing pressure to proactively manage their energy consumption. A detailed understanding of the energy consumption for specific production areas, equipment and products, will allow manufacturers to better manage production planning and execution in an informed and responsible manner. In this article, Gescan's Ivan Romanow discusses criteria for an effective energy management strategy for manufacturers.
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What is cloud computing and how will it affect manufacturers? In this article, Wally Kowal, president and founder of Canadian Cloud Computing Inc., discusses the benefits of cloud computing and how it is changing the way companies operate.
Plus: The latest news and trends, as well as a selection of the latest software offerings, electronic components, HMIs, machine vision and inspection technologies, sensor products, enclosures and workstations, programmable control products and RFID technologies.
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