Cobots and Robots—Myths and Realities with ABB Robotics’ Pierre Lavallée

Pierre Lavallée, Account Manager with ABB Robotics—with more than 30 years of experience in robotics—will guide us through the fascinating world of collaborative robots (cobots) and industrial robots. He will debunk common myths and illuminate the realities of deploying these technologies in today’s manufacturing landscapes.

What You’ll Learn

• Types of Robots:
  Get acquainted with the diverse world of robotics and understand which type fits your manufacturing needs. 
• Robots’ Strengths:
  Discover what tasks robots excel at and how they can optimize your production line for efficiency and quality. 
• Choosing the Right Robot:
  Learn whether a cobot, an industrial robot, or perhaps no robot suits your specific application. 
• Deployment Best Practices:
  Pierre will share invaluable insights on the best practices for integrating robots into your operations, ensuring a smooth transition and optimal performance.

Contact David.Haire@cme-mec.ca or  Amy.Fitzpatrick@cme-mec.ca to join the AMC NL – an engaging group of like-minded, forward-thinking NL manufacturers. It’s free to join, and we meet monthly to discuss hot-topic issues, innovations, and funding opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing. #AMCNL

IET’s Green Transition Fund and NGen’s Future Ready Program

Our next AMC NL event will feature two presenters: Bradley Thorne from IET will present on the Provincial Government’s Green Transition Fund, and Christy Michalak from NGen will present on the Future Ready Program and associated employee training grants.

These programs are tailored to help manufacturers transition to environmentally sustainable practices and assist with leadership training and upskilling employees. This is an opportunity to ask the experts and gain valuable insights to propel your business forward.

IET Presents: Green Transition Fund

Join us on March 8th, from 10:30 am to 12 pm NST, for an insightful presentation by Bradley Thorne, Industry, Energy and Technology (IET), where we’ll dive into the Green Transition Fund (GTF) and how it can benefit manufacturers in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The GTF offers a variety of benefits for manufacturers, providing non-repayable funding ranging from $75,000 to $3 million for commercial and non-commercial projects. This financial assistance is designed to de-risk adopting green technologies and practices, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to reduce their environmental footprint and enhance operational efficiencies. The fund covers a broad spectrum of activities, from research and development of green technologies to implementing energy-efficient processes and developing green economy supply chains.

Eligible manufacturers in Newfoundland and Labrador can leverage the GTF to cover up to 40% of eligible commercial project costs. This support extends to a variety of activities, including the acquisition of specialized technology, market development for green economy products, and the hiring of specialized labour with expertise in green transitions.

NGen Presents: Future Ready Program

NGen’s Future Ready program provides access to federal grants for employee training, as well as leadership training modules, including:

• NGen’s acclaimed Transformation Leadership Program (TLP) is valued at $7,500 (fully online and at no cost), which you can complete at your own pace — accessible until December 31, 2024.
• After completing a one-hour TLP module on Workforce 4.0 and a self-assessment, manufacturers will qualify to receive employee training grants that can cover 80% of the cost of training (of your choice), up to $8,000 per company (registration/training submission deadline: March 31^st, 2024).

You choose what training your employees need. Some examples include:

• Machine Monitoring and Maintenance Scheduling
• Introduction to Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Data Analysis
• Applied Project Management
• Advanced Manufacturing Technician
• Lean Manufacturing
• Mechatronics & Industrial Automation Technician

Contact Amy.Fitzpatrick@cme-mec.ca to join the AMC NL – an engaging group of like-minded, forward-thinking NL manufacturers. It’s free to join, and we meet monthly to discuss hot-topic issues, innovations, and funding opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing. #AMCNL

Maximizing Business Growth Through Investment: Strategies for Utilizing Federal and Provincial Tax Incentives

Attention Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) manufacturers and processors: Unlock the potential of your business investments with valuable tax incentives.

Join us for “Maximizing Business Growth: Strategies for Utilizing Federal and Provincial Tax Incentives” on February 9th, from 10:30 am to 12 pm NST, available both in-person and via Zoom.

This complimentary event is hosted by the Advanced Manufacturing Cluster NL (AMC NL) and will feature industry experts James Christianson, CPA, CA, Senior Manager, and Martin McLaughlin, Partner from Ernst & Young LLP’s Business Tax Incentives practice. They will provide an overview of various Federal and Provincial (NL) tax credits, including:

• Atlantic Investment Tax Credit
• Clean Technology Manufacturing
• Investment Tax Credit
• Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit
• Clean Hydrogen Investment Tax Credit
• Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Tax Credit
• NL Green Technology Tax Credit
• NL Manufacturing & Processing
• Investment Tax Credit

Learn how to effectively combine these federal and provincial incentives — up to 55% — to enhance your business investment and improvement strategies. The session will include practical case studies, demonstrating real-life applications, and an opportunity to get answers from the experts.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with like-minded professionals.

Register HERE

Or contact Amy.Fitzpatrick@cme-mec.ca to join the AMC NL – an engaging group of like-minded, forward-thinking NL manufacturers. It’s free to join, and we meet monthly to discuss hot-topic issues, innovations, and funding opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing. #AMCNL

January 12th, 2024, Advanced Manufacturing Cluster NL Presents: AtlanticXL In-Person Site Tour & Canada Makes Overview

Double Your Learning and Networking with this Exciting Double-Feature Event!

We are excited to announce that AtlanticXL has invited the Advanced Manufacturing Cluster NL (AMC NL) on an in-person site tour of their 3D Metal Manufacturing Facility in St. John’s on January 12th, 2024, from 9 am to 10 am.

The site tour will precede the AMC NL meeting from 10:30 am to 12 pm, when Canada Makes, featuring guest presenters Nicole Rathie, Director of Community Relations, Canada Makes, and Mark Kirby, Program Manager for Additive Manufacturing, Tronos – Innovators in Aviation.

 

Canada Makes
Canada Makes is a network of private, public, academic, and non-profit entities dedicated to promoting the adoption and development of advanced and additive manufacturing (AM) in Canada. It is a nationwide enabler and accelerator of AM adoption.

The network covers a broad range of additive manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing, reverse engineering 3D imaging, medical implants and replacement human tissue, metallic 3D printing and more.

 

AtlanticXL
For more than 20 years, AtlanticXL has been designing, installing, and maintaining digitalization, telecommunications, navigation, and environmental monitoring systems.

They develop and install integrated solutions in some of the most challenging offshore environments; their flexible engineering approach and use of advanced manufacturing technology enable fast and dynamic assessment and solution implementation.

Join the AMC NL

Join the AMC NL for this exciting half-day of learning and networking, rooted in the united goal of advancing technology adoption in Newfoundland and Labrador’s manufacturing and processing sectors by bringing like-minded, forward-thinking AM innovators together.

Contact Amy.Fitzpatrick@cme-mec.ca or David.Haire@cme-mec.ca to join the AMC NL – an engaging group of like-minded, forward-thinking NL manufacturers. It’s free to join, and we meet monthly.

The AMC NL meets monthly, and there is currently no fee to join.

Any NL-based manufacturing companies and stakeholders interested in learning advanced manufacturing opportunities and implementation can join the AMC NL.