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IMPORTANT!
Our mailing address has changed. Please update your records to our new address:
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5844 Malden Rd. Unit#140 Mailbox#302
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We are pleased to name Morrell Group as our April Member of the month. I had the pleasure of meeting with Kevin Curtis and Jeannine Rinke to discuss Morrell Group's history and upcoming goals and projects.
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For more than 40 years, Morrell Group has been a leading Engineering Partner, Systems Integrator, and Value-Added Distributor of advanced motion control solutions for industrial and mobile applications. Beginning as a distributor in 1979, Morrell Group has grown and expanded. In 1993, they opened in Canada and have continued to expand in the U.S. since then. Morrell Group is dedicated to pushing themselves to be on the cutting edge of advanced motion control solutions and believe that their clients need a partner, not just a distributor.
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In April 2021, Morrell Group implemented their 'Motioneer' department. The team in this department focuses exclusively on conceptual engineering and are cross-trained in things like hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanical. They are experts in solving unique challenges and in solutions based engineering. You can read more about the Motioneer department HERE
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While speaking with Kevin and Jeannine, they were especially proud of Morrell's EV battery testing capabilities. In 2021, Morrell showcased their Battery Cycling DC Testing Solution for electric vehicle battery manufacturing at The Battery Show in Novi, Michigan. You can read more about Morrell's battery testing and the 2021 Battery Show HERE. They were also very excited about the latest announcements for an EV battery plant coming to Windsor-Essex, Jeannine said "we are poised and ready to help new plants with solutions".
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I was also able to ask Kevin and Jeannine a few questions.
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1. What are your goals for 2022?
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A - We are looking forward to being involved in the EV market.
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2. What are you most proud of from 2021?
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A - The Motioneer department and its development. Our ability to create customized solutions and grow our engineering department to what it is today.
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3. What advice would you give someone new to your industry?
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A - You need a team backing you as it is not a 'one man show'. There are so many aspects to what we do that you need to work together.
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Thank you Kevin and Jeannine, and Morrell Group, for meeting with me. It was a great opportunity to learn and a pleasure to discuss their facility capabilities.
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NEWS
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ADVANCE: WOMEN IN MANUFACTURING - AN ENGAGING DAY OF CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS
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In 2022 as geopolitical conflicts bring further disruption to already strained supply chains and different sectors try to push forward despite labour shortages, women of all cultural backgrounds continue to be underrepresented in one of Canada’s most critical sectors – manufacturing.
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The shutdown of several workspaces, educational institutions and childcare facilities due to coronavirus heightened the visibility of gender inequalities as many women were left to take on the bulk of domestic duties while fulfilling the responsibilities of their professions.
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To take a closer look at how these barriers have continued to present themselves in the lives of women and discuss viable solutions, nearly 300 people registered for Advance: Women in Manufacturing 2022 to hear from leaders in manufacturing about the actions stakeholders can take to create more diverse and inclusive workspaces at all levels.
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Automate Canada and CAMM President, Jeanine Lassaline-Berglund, participated as a moderator for the "Making conscious the unconscious" discussion.
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MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION - DIGITAL EDITION: TOP TRENDS 2022
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Sukanya Ray Gosh compiled a list of the Top Trends for 2022 based on predictions from top Manufacturing Technology experts. Predictions include: the value of open automation, digitalization of engineering standards and practices and the practical application of digital twins.
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INCREASING AUTOMATION ADOPTION IN MANUFACTURING BOOSTS DEMAND FOR PORTABLE CMMs
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Increasing automation demand across sectors is inflating the need for portable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), according to a recent Frost & Sullivan analysis of the global portable CMM industry.
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Top two industry verticals accelerating the overall market growth of portable are automotive and machine shops. This includes articulated-arm CMM (AACMM) and handheld CMM segments.
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GLOBAL SURVEY RESULTS SHOW 50 PERCENT GROWTH IN SMART MANUFACTURING ADOPTION OVER PREVIOUS YEAR
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Plex Systems, Rockwell Automation company, recently announced the results of its seventh annual study, “The State of Smart Manufacturing”.
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The company surveyed over 300 global manufacturers in a variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, electronics, consumer goods, plastics and rubber, precision metal forming and more.
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The report was put together in collaboration with Hanover Research. It offers insights into trends, challenges and future plans for global manufacturers.
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BOOST YOUR BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
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The Boost Your Business Technology grant offers support to Canadian-owned small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) who want to adopt new digital technologies.
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Eligible businesses will have access to a marketplace of digital adoption experts to help them develop a digital adoption plan tailored to their needs.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDUSTRIAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROJECTS
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Financial assistance is available to help fund your industrial facility’s energy management project. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) will provide financial assistance of up to 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $40,000 per facility. This financial assistance can be combined with other funding sources. When it is, NRCan may adjust its level of funding so that the combined level of financial assistance from all public sources does not exceed 75% of total eligible project costs.
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GROW YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE
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In the digital age, it’s crucial for consumer-facing businesses to develop and implement e-commerce capabilities to remain competitive. The adoption of digital technologies enables businesses to serve existing customers more effectively and to attract new customers in the digital marketplace.
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The Grow Your Business Online grant will help up to 90,000 small businesses take advantage of e-commerce opportunities.
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Until recently the apprenticeship programs across the country have not undergone any significant upgrades to the model they have followed for decades. For the most part, there has been some evolution in content as technology has changed and advanced, but not necessarily in structure.
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For the last decade, the Atlantic provinces were all working with their own chosen set of curriculum guidelines and exams. For example, Prince Edward Island (PEI) had a longstanding agreement with Alberta to use its content, curriculum, and exams.
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OSHAWA INVESTMENT SHOULD HAVE SPINOFF IMPACTS FOR WINDSOR-ESSEX
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Windsor-Essex has long been known as the automotive hub for Canada, and experts believe there will be an impact from the Oshawa investment on Tool and Die makers here.
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The Canadian Association of Moldmakers and Automate Canada President, Jeanine Lassaline-Berglund, says we haven’t seen this kind of investment in automotive vehicle manufacturing in the province in quite some time.
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“So of course that’s going to have spinoff effects, it’s going to have spinoff effects for the entire supply chain,” she continued, “Including the members of both the Canadian Association of Moldmakers and Automate Canada.”
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If you have not submitted your employee numbers, or the number of employees you have, please do so as soon as you can. This information is required to participate in some of your member benefits!
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AUTOMATE CANADA 2022 DIRECTORY
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We are proud to present the Automate Canada 2022 Directory. The directory can be found on our website HERE
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You can also access the directory with the QR code below:
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PARALLEL 42 SYSTEMS HAS INVITED OUR MEMBERS TO A CAD SOFTWARE MARKET RESEARCH EVENT
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On Tuesday, April 12th Hackforge welcomes Kaleel Lawrence-Boxx, mechanical engineering student at Ryerson University, and Aran Abrahamlingam, physics student the University of Windsor for a market research event.
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INTEGR8: THE INDUSTRY 4.0 CONFERENCE
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This conference features keynotes from global technology leaders, breakout sessions on a cross-section of digital transformation topics, and an expo hall featuring cutting-edge technologies that are making waves in the manufacturing sector.
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ATMS brings together AEROSPACE, AUTOMOTIVE and DEFENCE OEMs, top tier suppliers, component manufacturers, services and solutions providers through our unique B2B forum.
The event will feature one day of high level presentations, panel discussions, and technical workshops on the latest trends in Industry 4.0 and manufacturing technologies.
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Follow our EVENTS page HERE to stay up-to-date on all upcoming events.
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