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Automakers commit to putting automatic brakes in all cars to help prevent crashes
- Sep 15, 2015
- News Release
Making the technology widely available is part of a new era in vehicle safety in which the focus is on preventing crashes rather than on protecting occupants from their effects, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said Friday in a statement announcing the commitments.The announcement didn't...
Fiat Chrysler recalls Ram pickup trucks to fix airbag, steering problems
- Sep 15, 2015
- News Release
In one of several announcements Thursday, Fiat Chrysler says 235,925 trucks in Canada are part of a global recall of more than 1.3 million vehicles to inspect and service a steering wheel harness that can become worn and cause inadvertent air bag deployment on the drivers side.The company said it...
Aluminum rolling products manufacturer celebrates 75 years in Kingston, ON
- Sep 11, 2015
- News Release
Novelis is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its plant in Kingston, Ontario with a number of public activities taking place the week of Sept. 12 – 19. As an integral facility in Novelis’ North American operations, the plant produces aluminum for automotive, transportation and...
Walter Surface introduces the ICECUT magnetic drill
- Sep 10, 2015
- Product Release
Walter Surface Technologies introduces newly redesigned ICECUT 100 and ICECUT 200 magnetic drills. The ICECUT leverages state-of-the-art technologies including the addition of the ACCUDRILL pressure indicator and material and thickness detector. Redesigned for heavy duty applications, the ACCUDRILL...
Business Profile: Kensington Metal Products
- By Lindsay Luminoso
- Sep 10, 2015
- Article
Kensington Metal Products prides itself on being the “only manufacturer of snowblowers in Atlantic Canada.” However, this Prince Edward Island shop offers much more than snowblowers, serving as a multi-purpose metalworking shop that’s committed to all facets of its local...
Hot-stamping line produces up to 4 million parts per year
- Sep 9, 2015
- Product Release
Schuler has introduced PCHflex technology, a further development of the pressure-controlled hardening process. In the press-hardening method, parts are heated to 1,700 degrees F and then simultaneously cooled and hardened in the subsequent forming process to give them high rigidity. PCHflex...
Band saw removes material at 70 sq. IPM
- Sep 8, 2015
- Product Release
Behringer Saws Inc. has introduced the series HBM 500SC automatic horizontal band saw capable of removing more than 70 sq. IPM of material. It can cut materials including carbon steels, tool steels, stainless, and high-alloy steels nearly four times faster than conventional band saws, according to...
SME’s CMTS keynote advocates for Canadian manufacturing
- Sep 7, 2015
- News Release
“All too often, we fall into a negative tone when we talk about the Canadian manufacturing sector when we should be celebrating our successes,” said Hasenfratz, who will be speaking Monday, Sept. 28 at, 9:00 a.m. “It’s time to tell positive stories of success, about...
Increase in truck sales more than offset lower car sales in August
- Sep 7, 2015
- News Release
According to industry sales numbers compiled by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, new vehicle sales totalled 175,512 for the month, up 2.2 per cent from 171,703 a year ago.Light truck sales totalled 110,890 for August, up 10 per cent from 100,764 in August 2014, while car sales slipped to 64,622,...
Boeing names its new Apollo style spacecraft the Starliner; crew capsule to fly in 2017
- Sep 7, 2015
- News Release
The aerospace giant announced the name of its future space fleet Friday. More than 200 people, including Florida Gov. Rick Scott, NASA and Boeing officials, and a bevy of former astronauts, gathered at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to celebrate the grand opening of Boeing's commercial crew and cargo...
TECHNI Waterjet's new line of electric servo pumps
- Sep 3, 2015
- Product Release
TECHNI Waterjet announces the launch of its second line of electric servo pumps (ESPs). The ESPs were designed to address the requirements of today’s competitive manufacturing industry. TECHNI is pleased to introduce the “Value Range” of Quantum ESP’s. There are 3...
Business Profile: H.M. Métal
- By Nestor Gula
- Sep 3, 2015
- Article
There are many people who live in the city and in moments of desperation or frustration ponder a move to the country for a simpler life. Few ever act on this impulse. Michel Neault, the president of H.M. Métal in Sainte-Sophie-de-Lévrard in Québec is someone who did. “I...
Production starts at Irving Shipbuilding
- Sep 1, 2015
- News Release
Today marked a big day for Irving Shipbuilding, the beginning of long awaited production. Hundreds of employees gathered in the new Assembly Hall at the Halifax Shipyard to celebrate the start of production of the first Arctic Offshore Patrol ship (AOPS) for Canada. Delivery of the first HMCS...
Shimco breaks ground at new Ontario headquarters
- Aug 31, 2015
- News Release
Shimco, a manufacturer of precision parts and gap-management systems, has begun construction of a 25,000-sq.-ft. headquarters in Cambridge, Ont. Its current headquarters will relocate from Markham, Ont., to Cambridge in December. The manufacturing facility will incorporate increased automation,...
Richardson Electronics' round bellows for CO2 lasers.
- Aug 31, 2015
- Product Release
Richardson Electronics now offers newly developed round bellows for state-of-the-art CO2 lasers. The patented design allows for peak performance and long life on high speed lasers. Manufactured in Europe, the new round bellows are made of the highest quality, flame-retardant, heat-resistant...
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