News
Chatham-Kent selected for Canadian Energies investment
In the largest single investment in the city’s history, Chatham-Kent has been selected by Canadian Energies Ltd. for its clean energy manufacturing. While the details have yet to be shared, the next steps will likely be securing approval and support from the provincial and federal governments for the $2 billion facility, though financial support is not needed to get the project off the ground....
Tariffs forcing Canadian manufacturers to relocate
A recent survey published by KPMG in July found that four in ten Canadian manufacturers have either made the decision to relocate or are in the process of considering it, as the tariff environment is making it difficult to remain in operation with the status quo. In order to keep businesses alive, many Canadian manufacturers have had to open a plant south of the border, particularly small and...
AI, ROI, and the OR: ADDITIV Medical 2026 unites global experts to bridge 3D printinggaps
A surgeon in Barcelona rehearses a cardiac repair on a model printed from the patient’s own scan. A children’s hospital in Nebraska turns around a custom cranial guide in days instead of weeks. The faster that knowledge moves between the hospitals, labs, and companies doing this work, the faster the standard of patient care rises, and that exchange is exactly what ADDITIV Medical, hosted by...
VIA Rail investment to bring rail car manufacturing back to Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the largest investment in VIA Rail’s history as part of his government’s plan to bring rail car manufacturing back to Canada via the Crown Corporation. For the first time in four decades, VIA Rail passenger cars will be built in Canada thanks to a more than $4.7 billion commitment to enable the acquisition and maintenance of 313 new passenger rail cars...
Events
PACK EXPO International
18 – 21, October, Chicago, IL
No other packaging and processing show on the continent brings you as many possibilities as PACK EXPO International—and it only happens every two years. Discover solutions from 2,600 exhibitors showcasing the latest packaging and processing technologies, navigate the show floor through themed pavilions including the Containers and Materials Pavilion, Food & Beverage Processing Zone, Logistics Pavilion, and more, and network with 48,000 packaging and processing professionals from every sector of the packaging ecosystem.
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ADDITIV Medical 2026
21 October, Virtual, 10:00 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. EDT / 4:00 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. CEST
Patient-specific 3D printing is saving surgical time and improving outcomes, but AI liability, reimbursement gaps, and inefficient workflows are holding scaling back. In response, ADDITIV Medical 2026 will bring together experts from leading organizations like Stratasys Medical, University of California SF, and Hospital Clínic de Barcelona for three panel discussions: AI Safety: Managing liability when algorithms design implants; 3D Printing ROI: Navigating reimbursement and upfront capital costs; and OR Precision: Eliminating surgical surprises before the patient is on the table. The virtual, free-to-attend event will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. CEST.
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FABTECH USA
21 –23 October, Las Vegas, NV
Themed, ‘Innovation Without Limits,’ FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. Don’t miss the most comprehensive event for sheet metal manufacturing, one that has brought the industry together for over 40 years to explore new technologies, connect with experts, and gain practical strategies to increase productivity and accelerate growth.
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SupplySide Global
26 – 30 October, Las Vegas, NV
Create partnerships, grow pipelines, and build community at SupplySide Global. Source quality ingredients, connect with trailblazers and new category partners, and take part in specialized education to shape professional and product development. Network with a vibrant community of more than 20,000 professionals from the dietary supplement, food and beverage, pet health, and personal care industries, and connect with over 1,600 exhibitors and industry leaders.
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MD&M Midwest
28 – 29 October, Minneapolis, MN
MD&M Midwest is the premier event for professionals and businesses in advanced manufacturing, MedTech, and critical industries. Connect with decision-makers, engineers, and buyers who are shaping the future of every aspect of the manufacturing process, from MedTech and Automation to Design and Manufacturing, Plastics, and Packaging.
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