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GE closes U.S. engine plant, moves to Canada General Electric says it will invest US$265 million to build a new engine manufacturing plant in Canada in a move to take advantage of Canadian export credit financing. >> Read full article
CME, MSSC work to harmonize Cdn-U.S. skill certifications Earlier this week, the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) and the U.S. Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to announce the harmonization of their respective standards and certifications for front-line manufacturing production workers. >> Read full article
Alcoa splits into two independent companies Alcoa will split into two independent companies — one focused on aluminum production and the other on engineered products for the automotive and aerospace industries. >> Read full article
Sheridan and Hatch sign MoU for education Sheridan College and Hatch have announced they are working to promote further collaboration between the two organizations, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for Sheridan students, while also fostering innovation and economic growth. >> Read full article



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ERP helps custom manufacturer scale up worldwide Eddyfi designs and manufactures non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment using eddy currents and electromagnetic techniques for nuclear, power generation, oil and gas industries. To be competitive, the company needs to ensure its products are manufactured and ready to ship to customers as rapidly as possible. As it was preparing to expand into new markets, it became vital for Eddyfi to implement a software solution that would provide its project management and finance teams with real-time and accurate job costing. >> Learn More…




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Goldeye G-008 infrared camera Allied Vision says its Goldeye G-008 short wave infrared spectrum (SWIR) camera is packed with all the features and benefits of the current Goldeye camera family, combined with a smaller resolution sensor. >> Read full article
Variable frequency drive Mitsubishi Electric Automation has released the F800 series variable frequency drive (VFD) for “precise motor speed control with maximum energy-savings,” adding that it is specifically designed to improve efficiency of air movement through HVAC systems. >> Read full article
Stepper motors Kollmorgen says its next generation of stepper motors, the PMX series, adds 8, 11 and 14 frame sizes to the traditional 17, 23 and 34 frame size offering. >> Read full article


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