Category: Manufacturing
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Notes on pending supply chain transparency legislation.
Canada is committed to fighting forced and child labour by implementing legislation that specifically addresses the lack of transparency in supply chains – a move that will have a direct impact on some Canadian importers. Bill S-211 (officially known as An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains…
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What’s on in May.
Trade show season is definitely back! These events offer a great opportunity to connect directly with target market insiders, while consumer shows are a chance to introduce a new product or service directly to an end user. Both can be effective ways of engaging with a new market. Although many pandemic mitigation restrictions are being…
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Meet 2022’s WEDC Virtual Trade Venture participants.
The WEDC’s 2022 Virtual Trade Venture to Canada is just weeks away. The Venture runs March 21-25, and our team has been diligently working to prepare the participating Wisconsin companies for the connections they’ll make in the Canadian market. Now is a good time to introduce these companies; contact us if you would like to…
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A look at automation in Canada.
Canada is positioned slightly above the world average in robot density in manufacturing, as per the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). According to Manufacturing Automation magazine, the 2020 World Robotics Report (based on 2019 statistics) ranks Canada 18th in the world for robot density, with 165 units installed per 10,000 employees. Next Generation Manufacturing Canada…
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‘Cobots’ are becoming popular in Canada.
Businesses offering collaborative robotics and related technology may find receptive clients in Canada’s manufacturing sector. Automation has allowed manufacturers to increase productivity, profitability, and stay competitive – at the perceived expense of the factory worker. However, statistics indicate that human-robot collaboration is far more productive than humans or robots working alone. Collaborative robots (‘cobots’) are…