Agile robotic arm could catch space debris, falling humans
When we think of robotic movement, we generally think of something slow and stiff and even unwieldy. Robotics researchers in Switzerland, however, have developed a robotic arm that moves with […]
Electricity rates a disadvantage for Canadian industry: report
Canada’s giant auto parts manufacturer Magna International Inc. currently operates forty-six plants in Ontario, but it has no plans to open any new plants in Canada, according to CEO Don […]
Progress made on Detroit River cleanup: fish no longer smells
There is no question that by the 1970s the Detroit River had reached an environmental low point. Since European settlement began in the 1700s, the once pristine river has been […]
Siemens Canada announces order for 270-MW wind project in Ontario
Siemens Canada used the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) conference and exhibition taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada to announce that it has received one of the largest orders ever […]
Quebec aerospace industry in good shape despite setbacks
The aerospace industry in Quebec has had to weather “headwinds” caused by the global economic downturn, but it is emerging from that difficult period and is optimistic about the future. […]
Air Canada signs MRO contract with Duluth provider
AAR, the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul company that has been providing MRO to Air Canada’s Airbus fleet since October 2012, has now signed a five-year exclusive contract with the […]
Canada’s GDP strength was east, west and north, not central
Canada’s economic output grew 2 per cent in 2013, with growth in every province but New Brunswick. The greatest growth was seen in Newfoundland and Labrador where GDP was up […]
NASA says human Mars landing is feasible by 2030s
NASA says that it is developing the capabilities needed to accomplish a long-time goal of the space agency, the ability to land on Mars. NASA says it will send astronauts […]
More warnings that Canada could miss the LNG boat
The director for industrial economic trends at the Conference Board of Canada, Michael Burt, is warning that Canada needs to act now to take advantage of the “unprecedented” economic opportunities […]
Canadian car sales break record amid concern about investment in the industry
Canada’s car sellers broke a new record in 2013, surpassing $90 billion in total retail sales for the first time. Revenues at the country’s car dealerships were up 5.7 per […]
New national aerospace consortium to foster leadership in technology
A new national aerospace initiative intended to solidify Canada’s position as a leader in the field was launched last week in Montreal. The Consortium for Aerospace Research and Innovation in […]
Magna producing first all-olefin liftgate assembly for Nissan Rogue
Magna International is now producing North America’s first all-thermoplastic olefin liftgate module for the 2014 Nissan Rogue crossover utility vehicle. Magna says the liftgate is unique in that it is […]
