Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 21, 2025

Community E-Waste Recycling Event to take place at Centennial College Downsview Campus Courtyard on Tuesday, April 22 from 12 p.m. E-Waste includes electronic products that are no longer working, outdated, or unwanted. When disposed of improperly, these items can leak hazardous materials into the environment. until 3 p.m.

Electronics 59

Electronics Manufacturing 59

Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 25, 2022

25, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, announced the next step in delivering on Canada’s commitments on plastic waste and pollution by launching two consultations to: Develop rules for recyclability and compostability labelling; and. TERREBONNE — On Jul.

Compliance 122

Compliance Manufacturing 122

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 9, 2022

Queensland manufacturers are boosting sustainability and cutting costs by reducing energy, water and waste through a state government subsidy. . We know these measures will help cut costs as well as help the environment, but auditing these processes within the business has been challenging – until now,” he said. .

Manufacturing 120

Manufacturing Benchmarking 120

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 2, 2025

The cleanup of nuclear waste is an enormous challenge. TEPCOs use of robotics is key to ensuring worker safety and minimizing human exposure to radioactive environments. Built to support individuals with mobility challenges, Stretch 3 is compact, lightweight, and capable in cluttered environments.

Robotics 135

Robotics Robotics Apparel Automation 135

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 1, 2025

Dynamic global planning resolves congestion In complex environments with narrow aisles or human-robot collaboration, path conflicts and congestion are frequent. Pre-Loading Mode eliminates empty runs Empty robot runs are a common source of resource waste in logistics.

Robotics 98

Robotics Robotics Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Logistics 98

AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 24, 2022

Engineers at RMIT University have developed a method to use disposable personal protective equipment (PPE) to make concrete stronger, providing an innovative way to significantly reduce pandemic-generated waste. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, an estimated 54,000 tonnes of PPE waste has been produced on average globally each day.

Manufacturing 119

Manufacturing 119

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This demonstrates that adopting sustainable and socially responsible practices not only benefits the environment and society but also drives long-term financial performance. Furthermore, integrating ESG practices can lead to cost savings through improved resource management and waste reduction.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Compliance Artificial Intelligence 52

Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 7, 2025

The demonstration will be held May 9th, 2025, at the Synagro Back River Facility at the Baltimore City Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant as part of the Water Environment Federations Residuals & Biosolids and Innovations in Treatment Technology Conference (RB/ITT25) being held at the Baltimore Convention Center May 6-9, 2025.

Energy Optimization 52

Energy Optimization Energy Solutions Supply Chain Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

“Through this initiative, our goal is to promote the use of DBS in line with the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030, focusing on boosting resource recovery and supporting a circular economy, said environment minister Reece Whitby.

Manufacturing 54

Manufacturing 54

Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 2, 2024

Launched on the Gold Coast during a Community Cabinet meeting, the funding aims to enhance Queensland’s recycling capacity and meet ambitious waste-diversion targets. This also includes $1 billion in household waste levy rebates for Queensland councils and the $1.1 billion Recycling and Jobs Fund.

Electronics 98

Electronics Manufacturing 98

Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

The game-changer, however, is the integration of AI-driven tools that dynamically adjust parameters mid-cut, significantly reducing time and material waste. One standout initiative is the recycling of metal chips and coolants, turning waste into valuable resources.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Lean manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 17, 2023

NSW businesses are being encouraged to apply for a grant under a new $60 million national program to transform plastic waste into valuable products. NSW Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe spoke about why a project such as this is so important for the environment.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Composites 98

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Graphite has a relatively low storage capacity, and when sourced and processed, it becomes expensive and detrimental to the environment. Where graphite is harmful to the environment in terms of sourcing, processing and manufacturing, the new material is not. We have to work out how to access these acids from food waste, he said.

Prototype  52

Prototype  Sourcing Energy Optimization Energy Solutions 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Putting food waste to good use: the hub is developing sustainable plastics using food waste, such as cooking oil. This will focus on developing a new process for water bottle production using compostable bioplastics derived from waste products from the food industry.

Manufacturing 97

Manufacturing Advanced manufacturing 97

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Essential services and development The council plays a key role in facilitating services in the region, including the management of water, sewer, and waste systems, while also supporting the maintenance of road networks. The councils waste team regularly engage with businesses to review services and ensure everything operates smoothly.

Sourcing 96

Sourcing Freight Manufacturing Beverage 96

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 1, 2025

based company plans to use its latest funding to accelerate deployment of its AMP ONE systems, which uses artificial intelligence and robotics to sort municipal solid waste, or MSW. The companies said the strategic partnership will combine AI with robotics hardware, enabling humanoids to be more helpful to people in dynamic environments.

Robotics 111

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Automation 111

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 18, 2024

While controlled tests are crucial, we prioritise real-world testing to ensure our products meet the demands of the environments customers encounter, guaranteeing reliability and durability over time, said Crooke.

Manufacturing 74

Manufacturing Supply Chain Electronics Lean manufacturing 74

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

JANUARY 16, 2025

Encourage Feedback: An environment where staff can provide input fosters engagement and can lead to valuable insights for improvement. Continuous Process Improvement & Standardization Challenge : Inconsistent processes can lead to errors, delays, and wasted resources.

Six Sigma 86

Six Sigma Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Supply Chain Bottleneck 86

AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The Victorian government has announced a $3 million investment to establish designated glass and organic waste drop-off points in Regional Victoria. . The funding is part of the $129 million investment in the four-stream waste and recycling service catering to Victoria’s regions. .

Manufacturing 104

Manufacturing 104

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 28, 2024

Image: Maksym Yemelyanov/stock.adobe.com Minister for Environment Steve Dimopoulos announced two projects have shared in $3.5 Lithium-ion batteries can be dropped off at more than 1200 sites across Victoria, including supermarkets, hardware stores and council waste transfer stations. Ecobatt will receive $2.5 The post $3.5m

Electronics 98

Electronics Manufacturing 98

E&T

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A “magnet” that attracts and holds onto microplastic particles could help to clean up environments polluted by plastic waste.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 8, 2024

This waste-free transient power generation is critical to the growth of the IoT, especially in the United States where consumers throw away more than three billion batteries a year. G150 Vibration-Activated EHG : This continuous operation EHG component draws power from vibrations to drive its functionality as a sensor.

Prototype  147

Prototype  Function Automotive Automation 147

Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 25, 2023

a Calgary-based company in the plastic waste management sector, has successfully commissioned its patent-pending Primus pilot plant. PlasCred plans to carry out what it calls “rigorous testing” at the pilot plant over the next six months, incorporating a variety of mixed waste plastics and a proprietary blend of catalysts.

Function 105

Function Manufacturing 105

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Compared to the more risk-averse Canadian market, Jasmeet sees the US as a better environment for robotics fundraising. This event highlights the need for rigorous testing and development before deploying such robots in homes, as opposed to the more controlled industrial environments where they are currently being trialed.

Robotics 110

Robotics Robotics 3D printing Benchmarking 110

AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 23, 2022

Extracta , an Australian manufacturer, will shortly start utilising agricultural waste like sugarcane husks, grape marc (skins and seeds) and orange peel (after juicing) to produce high-quality ingredients for the nutraceutical, food and cosmetic industries. There are also potential export opportunities for many more Extracta products.

Manufacturing 110

Manufacturing 110

Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 5, 2023

The WA Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program will fund 21 projects to advance the state’s recycling capacity of electrical and electronic waste. E-waste includes items with a plug, battery or cord that are no longer working or wanted. A second round of grant funding is scheduled for next year. The post Over $6.5

Electronics 94

Electronics Automation Manufacturing 94

E&T

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The UK government has announced a consultation to introduce measures that would make it easier to inflict fines upon sewage and water companies that continue to dump excessive waste into swimming, shellfish and nature sites. However, Jim McMahon, the shadow environment secretary, said water bosses should be held to account. “If

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The Guardian Manufacturing

APRIL 29, 2024

Countries are for the first time considering restrictions on the global production of plastic – to reduce it by 40% in 15 years – in an attempt to protect human health and the environment. Motion sets out worldwide target in alignment with Paris agreement to limit global heating to 1.5C

Manufacturing 111

Manufacturing 111

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 17, 2023

One of the Industry Leader finalists in this category, Fresh Select and Nutri V, are turning surplus vegetables that would otherwise go to waste on farms into vegetable powders and snacks.

Function 98

Function Manufacturing 98

Robotics Business Review

MAY 15, 2025

The copilot will be available within Schneider’s newly launched EcoStruxure Automation Expert , a unified automation environment. The Winterthur, Switzerland-based company said maXYmos allows manufacturers to spot defects immediately, stop production instantly, and eliminate waste and bad products before they multiply.

Automation 66

Automation Robotics Robotics Fit 66

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 14, 2023

With a growing focus in corporate and business circles on waste management, the circular economy and sustainable resource consumption, Waste Expo Australia 2023 comes at an opportune time for leaders to discuss trends, challenges and opportunities for the sector. Free registrations for the event have opened.

Form 92

Form Sourcing Manufacturing 92

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Federal Member for Gilmore Fiona Phillips officially opened the rubber crumb plant at Shoalhaven City Council’s West Nowra Recycling and Waste Depot last Thursday. Council received a $514,000 grant, co-funded by the Federal Government’s Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) and NSW Government’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative.

Manufacturing 104

Manufacturing 104

Canadian Manufacturing

MAY 9, 2025

These ventures are tackling urgent challengeslike food waste, safety, and sustainabilityand advancing the transition a stronger, more resilient Canadian food economy,” said Dana McCauley, CEO, CFIN. “This support from CFINs NextGen Food Innovators program is at a pivotal moment for PhyCo.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Beverage Manufacturing 52

ATS

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This reduces breakdowns and extends asset life, while improving workplace safety and the working environment. As TPM reduces breakdowns and accidents, it reduces waste, increases capacity and improves metrics such as OEE. Reduced levels of material waste: Fewer machine problems mean less variation and higher quality.

Lean manufacturing 52

Lean manufacturing Six Sigma Manufacturing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Gary Mintchell

MAY 23, 2024

Ecology, cleaning the environment, climate change. In an industrial context, I think it is the essence of Lean—reduction of waste. Emissions management relates to many things. That is a business value as well as other values. Honeywell has added many products and services over the past few years. This one is interesting.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing 130

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 8, 2025

For example, AI-powered computer numerical control (CNC) machines can adjust cutting speeds and toolpaths in real time based on material resistance, minimizing waste and improving precision. Factories are becoming self-learning environments, where machines continuously improve based on real-time AI-driven insights. The Result?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Process control Logistics 52

Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 8, 2025

Together, we’re committed to advancing sustainable solutions that protect the environment, support infrastructure longevity, and help municipalities and industries meet growing demands now and in the future.”

Form 52

Form Manufacturing Supply Chain 52