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Defense
New Cyclone helicopter takes to the skies before first international deployment
The deployment of the twin-engine Cyclone marks a significant milestone for the ship-borne maritime helicopters, which are replacing the geriatric CH-124 Sea Kings. →
Automotive
Michelin agrees to buy Quebec off road tire maker Camso for US$1.7 billion
Michelin's new division will have 26 plants and about 12,000 employees, with 7,700 coming from Camso. →
U of T engineers place first at international competition with sustainable yacht design
Using renewable energy to turn water into hydrogen, Hydronautic+ acts as a noise and emission free vessel, accompanied by its refuelling station fHuel+. →
Aerospace
Federal government announces $3.2 million investment into P.E.I based MDS Coating Technologies
Funding aims to expand uses for MDS' deposition process that significantly reduces metal corrosion without impacting weight. →
Aerospace
Bombardier’s C Series aircraft officially renamed A220 as it joins Airbus family
Airbus also expects to start producing the aircraft for the U.S. market at a new plant in Mobile, Ala., in 2019 with deliveries coming a year later. →
Automotive
Nissan says exhaust tests were altered in latest scandal
Nissan acknowledges that it had been carrying out illegal post-production tests at its plants. →
Avidbots looks to wipe the floor with its fully automated Neo
Recent partnership with Compass Canada will eventually see robotic floor cleaner expand nationwide. →
Machine Building
Controlling robots through brainwaves? According to MIT we’re not far off
Robot mind meld interface turns EEG/EMG impulses into robot instruction with little training. →
Aerospace
Canadarm2 gets a new “hand” courtesy of SpaceX
MDA's Latching End Effector allows Canadarm2 to hold onto the ISS and "catch" docking space craft. →
Aerospace
The first AI robot is happily floating around Earth, solving a Rubik’s cube
CIMON relies on facial recognition software to communicate with everyone on board the International Space Station. →
Cometh the cyborg: improved integration of living muscles into robots has arrived
The University of Tokyo has developed a process to create muscles from scratch. →
IIC’s Printing Testbed to demonstrate IIoT capabilities for the printing industry
Smart printing testbed boasts predictive maintenance capabilities and acts as incubator to simplify complex printing production lines. →
Automotive
Can Tesla maintain 5,000 Model 3s per week?
Analysts split over iconic EV maker’s ability to consistently hit production, profit targets. →

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New Cyclone helicopter takes to the skies before first international deployment

Michelin agrees to buy Quebec off road tire maker Camso for US$1.7 billion

U of T engineers place first at international competition with sustainable yacht design

Motion Control
I-O link converter
Balluf’s RS232-to-IO-Link interface simplifies the integration of serial communication devices in a traditional automation arena. →
Motion Control
Mechanical Linear Drive
Amacoil’s mechanical rolling ring linear drive allows users to fine tune end stops while in operation through control knobs. →
Motion Control
SCARA Robot Arm
Utilizing EtherCAT, all three models can synchronize communication to mitigate downtime and boost preventive maintenance. →
Automation
Smart Industrial Connectors
HARTING’s latest Han-Smart Modules integrate Ethernet, surge production and CAN ID storage. →

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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? →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Crossing the Rubicon
Since its inception, Autodesk Inventor has laid down the gauntlet in the mid-range 3D CAD space. Here’s how Inventor 2018 stacks up. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
Stronger, lighter glass bottles
Bottero Spa is changing the way bottles are made and using simulation to do it. →

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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. →
Additive Manufacturing, General
PhD student helps turn 3D printing into music for the masses
National 3D Printed Musical Instrument Challenge prompts contestants to re-design classical instruments to reduce performance-related injuries. →
By the Numbers: Canada’s Aerospace Industry
AIAC's The State of the Aerospace Industry: 2017 Report details Canada's growing aerospace market segment. →

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Century Machine Inc

Metal cutting coolant from Century Machine Inc. will optimize your operations by reducing excess heat and removing debris. Besides coolants, we can prov...

Static Detectors
Exair Corporation

In a home, static electricity discharges can be annoying and frustrating. In a factory, however, static shocks transform into potential threats to produ...

Swivel Hoist Rings
Ken Forging

Ken Forging Inc. can offer a variety of swivel hoist rings including metric, longbar, and standard U-Bar types. Our safety swivel hoist rings are made w...

Fittings
Ipex Management Inc.

With the goal of providing customers with quality products, IPEX Inc. engineers and manufactures a wide variety of fittings, pipes and valves. With deca...

Rust Inhibitors
Vibra Finish Limited

Vibra Finish Ltd.’s line of rust inhibitors is sure to keep your parts corrosion free for years to come. An important part of regular maintenance ...

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Exair Corporation

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