CTMA attends ISTMA World Tooling Conference
Executive director, Robert Cattle (left) and president, Louis Jahn, recently travelled to Cape Town, South Africa, to attend ISTMA’s World Tooling Conference from Nov. 6 to 9. CTMA photo The CTMA’s executive director, Robert Cattle, and president, Louis Jahn, recently travelled to Cape Town, South Africa, to attend ISTMA’s World Tooling Conference, which took place from Nov. 6 to 9, 2023. The first two days of the conference featured presentations on Advanced Machining Techniques, Innovation and Future Viability, Smart Training Solutions, The Impact of AI, Successful Tool and Mould Clusters and Benchmarking to shape a sustainable future, and
Industry can turn to WAMIC for measurement magic using metrology
In manufacturing, metrology establishes a common set of measurements that can ensure quality control, proper maintenance and tool calibration, as well as overall plant safety. WAMIC photo At the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC), the team specializes in metrology; defined as the scientific study of measurement and its application to establish a common understanding of units. “Accurate dimensional measurement is a critical factor when it comes to manufacturing,” said Neil Wilkinson, research program manager at WAMIC. “Ensuring measurements or figuring out the shape and size of objects throughout all processes makes it possible to create products that
BIG DAISHOWA expands range of smart damper-integrated products
BIG DAISHOWA has expanded its lineup of Smart Damper-integrated products to include 318 large bore systems and the CK1, CK2 and CKB3 systems. BIG DAISHOWA has expanded its lineup of Smart Damper-integrated products to include 318 large bore systems and the CK1, CK2 and CKB3 systems. BIG DAISHOWA photo The new 318 Smart Damper deep boring system is for fine or rough boring of diameters from 200 to 320 millimetres (7.87 to 12.6 inches) and uses the CKB7 connection to adapt to almost any machine. The integration of Smart Damper shortens the distance from the damping mechanism to
Building Blocks for health and safety success available for CTMA members
Most businesses want to do the right thing; protect their people and achieve legal compliance. However, customers without health and safety departments or dedicated staff to oversee these positive outcomes, often struggle. WSPS recognizes this and has developed Building Blocks, a personalized consulting solution for businesses looking for support – beyond the available free downloads and online resources – to build their health and safety program. Each Building Block provides the customer with guidance and support resources – such as templated policies, procedures, and/or forms – which they personalize on their own or with the support of a consultant, to
CTMA encourages youth to begin careers within the skilled trades at Level Up! in Windsor
Students in grades 7 to 12, as well as parents and jobseekers, had the opportunity to learn about the skilled trades during the Level Up! career fair in Windsor from Oct. 25 to 26. CTMA photo The CTMA recently attended the Level Up! Skilled Trades Fair in Windsor from Oct. 25 to 26, to help encourage youth to begin their careers within our industry. The CTMA's executive director, Robert Cattle, had the opportunity to join three other panelists during the panel session to share his knowledge on the different career paths available within the skilled trades and how
CME Statement regarding interruption of transits in St. Lawrence Seaway
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) released the following statement regarding the shut down of the St. Lawrence Seaway as workers began a strike: “This labour dispute will have a major impact on our businesses. This is another interruption at the heart of the supply chain, and manufacturers are once again being held hostage. The seaway is a key economic artery for Quebec, Ontario and Eastern Canada. In 2022, about 36.3 million metric tons of cargo valued at $16.7 billion passed through the St. Lawrence Seaway’s infrastructure, generating a total of nearly $6 billion in economic activity and supporting over 42,000