Any fan of the classic story The Wizard of Oz will be familiar with the significance of Dorothy’s ruby slippers. They were the key to returning home and were with her the whole time, but she didn’t realize it. Essentially, they were hidden in plain sight. The same can be said for the wide variety … Read More
Author: Veronique D'Amours
Continuous Business Learning at Work
Continuous Machine Learning (CML) is a form of Artificial intelligence (AI) that allows computers to learn without being explicitly programmed to do so. It does this by monitoring and retraining models with newly acquired data. The intent is to, as closely as possible, reproduce a human’s ability to take in and fine-tune information continuously. This … Read More
Saying Farewell to an R&D Legend
Standing on the precipice of retirement after a career in mechanical research and development (R&D), Dieter Hilker clearly recalls the boyhood moment that was a harbinger of things to come. “When I was 15, I took apart my father’s Volkswagen and made a snow plane,” Hilker said. “I found a couple of bed frames and … Read More
It’s Getting Easier Being Green
Don Basset, sitting on Greenworks Zero Turn lawnmower, and Robert Budohoski. “In 60 years, I’ve never seen anything like this.” For Don Bassett to say this, it truly had to be something remarkable. Don was a founding partner when Brother’s Equipment Ltd. was launched in 1975 and is active with the company to … Read More
Keddco Celebrates 50th Anniversary with an Eye to the Future
Reaching 50 successful years in business is no small feat. It would be easy for any company to rest on its laurels. But resting is not what Keddco Manufacturing is all about. According to President and General Manager Ron Pitre, success in the next 50 years requires a commitment to evolving and adapting to a … Read More
Measuring Up For Success: Quality Leaders Gather In Network Event
For our last network meeting, Quality leaders gathered in Toronto to get to know their peers and exchange on topics related to their field. Thank you to all attendees from different companies within Canerector located in Canada and the US for joining us for this event. Collaboration, An Important Success Factor Members of the Quality … Read More
A Great Networking Opportunity: Estimators Spending Time Together
Estimators from Canerector companies travelled from all over North America to meet in Toronto for the opportunity to network with their peers. Thank you to all the participants for taking the time to join us for this special event. Time Management Tools to Improve The estimating leaders participated to a workshop titled “Managing Time, Maximizing … Read More
Engineers Engage and Exchance At Network Event
Engineering leaders within Canerector had the opportunity to meet and connect during a network event in Toronto. We would like to thank all the attendees that joined us from across North America to engage with their peers. Innovative Thinking Is Key On the first day, the leaders took part to a workshop on innovative thinking … Read More
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence with Central Machine and Marine – A Canerector Company
Central Machine and Marine (CMM) has stood as a significant pillar in the machining and fabrication industry for the last half century. On September 7th, that 50-year span of excellence was marked with an anniversary celebration that drew over 200 people from around the community. The entire staff donned commemorative shirts and enjoyed food, beverages, … Read More
3D Scanning and 3D printing: A Game-Changer in Manufacturing
To the casual observer, it may appear more like science fiction than science. A computer model of an object is gradually formed, slice by slice, through layers of light-sensitive liquid and ultraviolet light until the object is complete. This process of 3D scanning and printing is no work of fantasy. In fact, it may just … Read More