Fanuc introduces energy saving robot
Fanuc Robotics has created the R-1000iA/100F, a 100kg robot that consumes less energy than conventional spot welding robots in automated processes. Designed for high-speed handling, particularly spot welding, the R-1000iA/100F’s weight saving design provides low energy consumption. Ontario halts offshore wind in Great Lakes
Until further scientific study is done, the Ontario government has called a stop to any offshore wind power projects in the province's section of the Great Lakes. All of the offshore wind projects had yet to receive full approval, but many were in the planning stages and one had already accepted a contract to sell electricity to Ontario under the feed in tariff program. New drilling technique allows access
A new drilling technique has been developed that will enable oil & gas companies to tap into significant quantities of oil previously out-of-reach in the United States. Billions of dollars are being invested to access oil deposits in North Dakota, Colorado, Texas and California. Nexans celebrates 100 years
Founded on 11 February 1911, Nexans North America- then named Canada Wire & Cable, began operations by supplying power cables to the hydropower market in Ontario, Canada. Blanco introduces innovative products at IDS Show
Blanco Canada has created an innovative new kitchen sink that combines glass and stainless steel; this new product was unveiled at the Interior Design Show (IDS) in Toronto. Blanco, a leader in kitchen workstation design and manufacturing, marked its 85th anniversary in 2010. 
Wärtsilä has appointed Bjorn Rosengren as the new President and CEO of Wärtsilä Corporation. Rosengren will resign from his current position at Atlas Copco and assume his new position on 1 September 2011. 
Select-Arc, Inc. has designed two gas-shielded, metal cored, austenitic stainless steel electrodes, designed to resist intergranular corrosion in a wide variety of industrial welding applications. 
Iron Ore of Canada will invest CAD 289 million as it resumes the second phase of its expansion plans to boost iron ore production in Labrador. The concentrate expansion program was suspended in 2008 as a result of the global financial crisis. 
Stainless steel plane and train maker Bombardier has an opportunity to break into the U.S. high-speed rail market with President Obama's USD 53 billion, six-year commitment to a national network of fast trains. 
The Canadian Steel Producers Association (CSPA) welcomed the governments’ commitment to negotiate improved two-way trade between Canada and the U.S.