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NGen investing $5M in five disinfection robot projects
Supercluster organization’s Disinfection Robot Challenge selects five Canadian projects to help stem spread of COVID 19. →
Liberals foresee high unemployment, $343 billion deficit due to COVID 19
Fiscal snapshot predicts high unemployment, low growth to the end of 2021. →
U.S., Mexican presidents meeting without Canada at White House to talk USMCA
Trade deal celebration sullied by threats to re-impose aluminum tariffs. →
Medical
Montreal-based consortium among finalists developing NFL’s next-gen helmet
Kollide prototype one of four projects awarded by NFL Helmet Challenge. →
U.S. trade ambassador promises enforcement as USMCA comes into force
Lighthizer lauds trade pact for tilting the benefits of trade back towards workers, farmers and labourers. →
US manufacturing bounces back in June on re-openings
Broader economic improvements coincide with spike in COVID cases. →
Defense
Australia plans $190 billion defence boost over decade
PM says spending a reaction to heightened regional economic and strategic uncertainty in a post-pandemic world. →
Aerospace
Airbus shedding 15,000 jobs, mostly in Europe
Aircraft maker says it will decrease global workforce by 10% by summer 2021. →
IMF issues bleaker economic forecast for U.S., Canada and the EU
International Monetary Fund predicts U.S. economy to shrink 8.0%, Canadian GDP to fall 8.4%. →
Automotive
Detroit automakers outpace industry standard in annual quality survey
Big Three brands take five of the top 10 spots on J.D. Power’s 2020 vehicle quality survey. →
Energy
Saskatchewan to develop plan around small modular nuclear reactors
Province’s nuclear secretariat tasked with development of strategic plan for SMR deployment. →
Aerospace
FAA orders new fix for grounded Boeing 737 Max planes
U.S. regulator says aircraft’s engine nacelles potentially vulnerable to lightning strikes. →
Automotive
Mercedes, NVIDIA to develop new automated driving system
Graphics chip maker’s technology to power Tesla-style self-driving capabilities for luxury car maker. →

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NGen investing $5M in five disinfection robot projects

Liberals foresee high unemployment, $343 billion deficit due to COVID 19

U.S., Mexican presidents meeting without Canada at White House to talk USMCA

Automation
Ethernet Switch
Antaira’s updated gigabit POE+ and non-POE managed Ethernet switch series allows additional OS options and features. →
General
Vacuum/Compressor Pumps
KNF’s N 630 series designed for coolant systems and gas recycling, measurement/analysis and leak detection. →
Motion Control
Electric Cylinder
Kollmorgen EC2 Series offers economical solution for moderate thrust loads. →
Power Transmission
Right Angle Gear Drives
Zero-Max gear drive line offers IP65 rated protection. →

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CAD/CAM/CAE
Creaform HandySCAN 3D Scanner Meets Boeing’s Requirements
Metrology-grade 3D laser scanner approved to inspect dents and blends on all Boeing commercial airplanes. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
3D Printer Buyers’ Guide
Agile Manufacturing advises would-be 3D printers on best technology. →
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. →

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Automation
Pick, Path, Place
Universal Robot’s ActiNav kit puts autonomous bin picking and CNC machine tending within reach of SMEs. →
Automation
Leading the Charge
Canadian machine builders’ innovations help medical staff confront COVID-19. →
Automation
Eigen Innovations’ AI-driven systems optimize quality control for automotive, paper manufacturers.
New Brunswick-based automation firm’s systems combine high-resolution imaging, thermographic data and AI algorithms to promote a continuous cycle of improvement. →

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Static Neutralizing Equipment
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...

Machine Tool Cutters
Century Machine Inc

A broad array of precision tooling is available from Century Machine Inc. Our tools are made from alloys that offer exceptional resistance to shock and ...

Foam Gasket
Custom Foam Systems Ltd.

Custom Foam Systems Ltd. can provide fabricated and moulded products in a variety of foam materials. Our company can custom engineer and creat...

Gear Pumps
Wainbee Limited

Wainbee Limited supplies a range of gear pumps capable of handling high pressures with long service life and low noise levels. Our selection includes a ...

Magnets
Magnetool Inc

A proudly American company with more than 60 years of experience, Magnetool Inc. designs and manufactures a full range of magnets and magnetic...

Scrubbers
McRae Engineering Equipment Limited

McRae Engineering Equipment Ltd. can supply venturi scrubbers, packed tower gas scrubbers, as well as a variety of other ejectors and related equipment....

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