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News:
Toyota recalls nearly 30,000 vehicles in Canada
Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is recalling 28,450 RAV4s, Highlanders and Tundra trucks sold in Canada due to concerns with airbag sensor assembly and the rear propeller shaft. Learn more about the recall, including which models are affected.
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Forum tackles green energy policy and the manufacturing industry
The second annual Ontario Feed-In Tariff Supply Chain Forum kicked off last week in Toronto, attracting 400 attendees - from wind and solar developers, manufacturers and suppliers to government representatives. One hot topic at the conference was the upcoming Ontario provincial election and its possible impact on green energy policy. What did panelists have to say?
Fiat closing in on majority stake in Chrysler
Italian automaker Fiat is closing in on its goal of taking a majority stake and full control of Chrysler LLC by the end of the year, announcing a deal to buy another 16 percent share sooner than expected for $1.3 billion US. Get the details here.
New R&D program to help Canadian companies compete globally
The launch of a new federally funded national internship program will help Canadian companies compete in the global marketplace through advanced research and development. Learn more about this $5-million, five-year program.
X Tronics named Canadian representative for Bud Industries
X Tronics has been appointed as the Canadian representative for Bud Industries Inc., a Cleveland, Ohio-based manufacturer of electronic enclosures. Learn more.
Infor affiliate to acquire Lawson
ERP vendor Lawson has agreed to be acquired by GC Software Holdings, Inc., an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital and Infor. What are the implications for manufacturers and distributors?
Features: Communications and Networking
Building the business case for industrial Ethernet: Aberdeen Group
The Aberdeen Group, in collaboration with Manufacturing AUTOMATION, surveyed more than 150 executives to understand how industry leaders are taking advantage of industrial networking to enable real-time visibility into data to optimize production, maintenance and safety. Get highlights from the survey here.
Cloud conscious: Five key considerations before moving to the cloud
What does "the cloud" really mean for manufacturers? Do you need to abandon your current technology investment and move it to the cloud? If you don't perform a complete rip-and-replace right now, do you risk being left behind and losing market share to more cloud-savvy competitors? Learn the five points to consider before making the move to the cloud.
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May 11: Machine Safety and Machine Tools
May 18: Motors and Drives
May 25: CAD/CAM, ERP and PLM Software
June 1: HMI/Operator Interface
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March/April 2011 Digital Edition
An environmental journey: Canadian tissue manufacturer Kruger Products recently launched Sustainability 2015, an ambitious five-year plan aimed at reducing the company's environmental footprint. Take a look at the company's targets, including how it is streamlining its manufacturing processes to become more environmentally friendly.
The greening of machining: A holistic approach to machine tool design reduces metal cutting's environmental impact.
Energy excellence: 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. Learn how to develop an effective energy management strategy for manufacturers.
A perfect match: Pepperl+Fuchs' Helge Hornis discusses five benefits of using Ethernet as the network option for RFID solutions.
Cloud computing: 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.
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May 2011 Manufacturing AUTOMATION Lineup
Cover: Innovation through Automation
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Toronto's Steam Whistle Brewery has a singular focus of making one beer of exceptional quality that Canadians can be proud of. This is possible thanks to the company's ongoing investment in technology. From the kegging line to the canning line, find out how Festo is helping this Canadian brewery "do one thing really, really well."
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PLM systems have traditionally focused on engineering and product data management processes. As PLM has evolved, and its functionality has grown to encompass more information management across an organization, there is a fit for the software to support downstream processes. Omnify Software's Chuck Cimalore discusses the benefits of managing product and process records with PLM.
Feature: Overall Equipment Effectiveness
Plus: The latest news and trends, as well as a selection of the latest communications and networking products, process control offerings, wireless technologies, data acquisition products, motion control offerings, and wire and cable products.
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