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Machine Building
MIT robotic system tracks moving objects more precisely than vision system
TurboTrack system uses RFID tags to home in on moving targets in miliseconds and within a centimeter. →
Automotive
Government gives BlackBerry $40M to support futuristic car development
The company is expected to create 800 jobs over the next decade at BlackBerry's campus in Ottawa. →
Automotive
Honda to shut plant in Brexit shaken Britain
The company announced the decision, which will imperil 3,500 jobs and possibly more, at a news conference in Tokyo. →
Too big to sell: Airbus bids pained adieu to superjumbo A380
Just 17 more of the planes will be completed, wrapping up in 2021. Air Emirates, its last customer, said it's switching to smaller planes instead. →
Machine Building
A 3D printed you
An inside look at the 3D printed “selfies” and the Canadian-made photogrammetry booth that makes it all happen. →
Analysis: Steel tariffs waived even with tough trade talk
The Commerce Department has received waiver applications from 45 states, evidence of the geographic range of companies angling for exemptions. →
Automotive
Doug Ford announces $40M for Ontario auto sector plan
The funding includes money for an automotive modernization program, internships and an online learning and training portal. →
Defense
Siemens Canada Joins Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity
Siemens Canada is joining CIC as a corporate member to partner on research projects and the training of cybersecurity talent. →
Aerospace
Orbex 3D prints giant single-piece rocket engine using SLM 800 system
The large-format metal AM system features a 260x500mm powder bed that can build parts 800mm tall. →
Energy
Wind energy in review and 2019 forecast for Canada
Six wind energy projects were powered up in 2018 adding 566 MW of installed capacity, a growth continuation 20 per cent per year since 2008. →
Unifor workers in Whitby walk off job in campaign to save GM Oshawa plant
350 workers at the Lear Corp. facility face probable job losses if GM goes ahead with its planned closure by the end of the year. →
Defense
Ottawa awards design contract for $60 billion warship fleet to Lockheed Martin
Lockheed's design had been selected last October, beating out submissions from Alion Science and Spanish firm Navantia. →
Bombardier names new head of troubled train unit after three years
Danny Di Perna, 53, has replaced Laurent Troger, 55, who took on the role in December 2015 after 11 years with the company, Bombardier said. →

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MIT robotic system tracks moving objects more precisely than vision system

Government gives BlackBerry $40M to support futuristic car development

Honda to shut plant in Brexit shaken Britain

Automation
Industrial Wireless
Antaira Technologies AMS-2111 Series designed for industrial Wi-Fi applications. →
Motion Control
Rotary Encoder
HEIDENHAIN encoders with ADS Uptime enable system self-monitoring via Bluetooth. →
Automation
Slip Rings
Kuebler Group SR120 and SR160 slip rings improve Ethernet transmission in industrial environments. →
Motion Control
Industrial Gear Units
NORD MAXXDRIVE XT Industrial Gear Units designed for extreme industrial conveying applications. →

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GM of Boeing Canada Winnipeg to keynote DEX Expo Winnipeg
Amy May, GM of one of Canada’s largest aerospace companies, will speak to issues critical to all manufacturers. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
PTC acquires generative design company Frustum, for $70 million
The announcement comes on the back of a strategic partnership between PTC and ANSYS, makers of Discovery Live, back in June. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: What’s in store for Solidworks
Dassault Systèmes reassures users that desktop Solidworks won't disappear but it still dreams of Cloudy future. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Autodesk’s Grand Reunification
Autodesk University celebrates 25th anniversary; new CEO extols the virtues of 3D printing and automation as CAD company moves toward unification of its design software. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Inside IronCAD 2018
MCAD underdog continues legacy of innovation and ease-of-use with its latest release. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Convergent Modeling
On the 10th anniversary of Synchronous Technology, Siemens PLM unveils the Next Generation of MCAD with Solid Edge ST10. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
Top 6 Reasons to Choose Structured Grids in CFD
Automeshing algorithms may make life easier but the grids they create lack key qualities. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: MCAD on the go
Mobile CAD-related apps have progressed in recent years but which are worth becoming part of the design process? →

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General
Waterloo Engineering Duo Cleaning Up
How Waterloo’s Avidbots looks to bring autonomous floor-cleaning robots to the masses. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
All that’s new in Siemens PLM’s NX12
Introduced at PLM Connections 2018, Siemens PLM’s latest high-end release continues to innovate despite a maturing CAD software market. →
Quality
Eight-legged cell phone “airbag” designed to save expensive digital devices
The spring-loaded design pops open when sensing acceleration and folds back into a slim compartment on the back of your device. →

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Compair Canada Inc. div. of Gardner Denver

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Gould Fasteners proud to carry superior-quality electronic hardware in Canada

Online press conference by Festo to deal with artificial intelligence

IBIS carries protective, versatile ROHRflex corrugated plastic tubing by Flexa

Examples of what Ohio Broach can accomplish with its talents

Boost VR by Fluitec removes varnish in a risk-free way

Advice on handling and installing Sudbury International fabric expansion joints

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Helicoil Thread InsertsGould Fasteners Ltd

Industrial ConveyorsPneuveyor Systems International Ltd.

Stretch Wrap MachinesAdvance Shipping Supplies Inc

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CompressorsCompair Canada Inc. div. of Gardner Denver

Strapping MachinesAdvance Shipping Supplies Inc

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Helicoil Thread Inserts
Gould Fasteners Ltd

Industrial Conveyors
Pneuveyor Systems International Ltd.

Stretch Wrap Machines
Advance Shipping Supplies Inc

PVC Rods
Johnston Industrial Plastics Limited

Compressors
Compair Canada Inc. div. of Gardner Denver

Strapping Machines
Advance Shipping Supplies Inc