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CAMM is happy to name Maya HTT as the March Member of the Month.
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I met with Arnaud Divialle of Maya HTT to learn more about their company and some questions.
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Q. What are your goals for 2023?
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A. We launched a new product in January 2023 and will be launching another new product in September/October of next year. Our goals is to be adopted by mold making companies.
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Q. What were your biggest accomplishments/what you are most proud of from 2022?
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A. We were able to develop a new product in 14 months, which was a huge accomplishment. We engaged in a lot of discussions and development with mold makers. We took a new approach and got good results.
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Q. What are tips/advice that you can offer someone new to your business?
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A. We are software developers, and I would advise those new to our business that the key to remaining valuable is to connect with potential customers. We must talk to our customers regularly and that is key to developing a relevant product.
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Also, get involved in other industries. The key element is developing subject matter expertise to understand customers, to develop, market and sell products.
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Q. What are 3 facts about Maya HTT?
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A. 1. We are proud to be around for a long time and still be relevant.
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2. Instead of hiring developers, we hire individuals with Masters or PhD's in Science or Physics and train them. This ensures they development products from a scientific standpoint.
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Q. Anything additional you would like to share?
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A. We will be at PTXPO at booth #1725
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We just released a new product, Simform. "Quick and early thermal simulation is the low-cost answer to plastic injection mold cooling design challenges.
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It takes less than 10 minutes to confidently predict mold temperatures and cooling time, and improve cooling channel placement."
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Find out more about Simform HERE
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Learn about Maya HTT HERE
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Canada Innovation Corporation - Blueprint
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Ottawa has unveiled a new national agency with a mission of making Canadian businesses more innovative and productive.
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The Canada Innovation Corporation will support businesses across all sectors in developing and protecting intellectual property, as well as capturing segments of global supply chains, according to Finance Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), the ministries overseeing the project.
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Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne on Feb. 16 released the blueprint document providing details on how the organization will operate.
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“Canadian businesses do not invest in research and development at the same level as their global peers,” the document said, noting that this weakens Canada’s economic competitiveness and reduces opportunities for Canadian workers.
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Read the full article HERE
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Review the Canada Innovation
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Corporation Blueprint HERE
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Canada Growth Fund - Technical Backgrounder
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The Canada Growth Fund (CGF) will help Canada secure the significant private capital it needs to accelerate the deployment of technologies needed to reduce carbon emissions and grow its economy.
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In the 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the Minister of Finance announced the creation of the $15 billion Canada Growth Fund, which will be started up as a new subsidiary of CDEV called Canada Growth Fund Inc.
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Find out more about the CGF Technical Backgrounder HERE
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Stay up to date on available funding opportunities HERE
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CAMM 2023 Renewals were due on January 1, 2023. If you have not sent in your renewal form you can access it HERE
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Please ensure your renewal form is completed and returned to [email protected] to continue receiving access to your member benefits, events and to continue receiving our communications.
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The Canadian mold making industry is growing as the demand for high-quality molds has been increasing over the last five years.
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CAMM is an organization of advocacy. In 2023, we will work with our members to advocate for government support, provide marketing advice, attend trade shows/events that will promote our members on multiple levels, provide information to help with their sales growth and development, advocate for changes to training, and work with partners to boost our industry presence globally.
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CAMM is proud to be featured in Canadian Metalworking magazine. Read the full article HERE
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ONTARIO ADDRESSES LABOUR SHORTAGES BY ALLOWING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO TRANSITION TO SKILLED TRADES APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
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The Ontario government is preparing young people for in-demand careers by allowing students in grade 11 to transition to a full-time, skilled trades apprenticeship program. Upon receiving their Certificate of Apprenticeship, these young workers can apply for their Ontario Secondary School Diploma as mature students. At a time when the province continues to face historic labour shortages, this change means that more students will be able to enter the trades faster than ever before.
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Read the full article HERE
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Report: Canadian Manufacturing Industry's Growth Accelerates in February 2023
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The latest S&P Global survey data shows accelerated growth in Canadian manufacturing. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded 52.4 in February. That was up from 51 in January, and the highest reading recorded by the survey since last July. It was also the second month in a row that the index has recorded above the 50 no-change mark that separates growth from contraction.
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Ontario Manufacturers Share Recommendations for Competitiveness and Economic Strategy
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Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) provided the Ontario government with practical recommendations to make manufacturing investment attraction and retention a key focus of the 2023 provincial budget. This follows the recent U.S. investments incentives committed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act and related legislation.
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At a roundtable discussion with the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, CME was joined by CEOs of Ontario manufacturing companies to discuss the need for a strong, timely response from provincial policymakers to support Ontario’s manufacturing sector.
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Business Scale Up & Productivity
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Funding under this stream helps to accelerate the growth of firms and assist with the adoption of new, innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity, and the development of and entry into new markets to help companies become globally competitive.
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Canada International Innovation Program
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The Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) supports Canadian companies to pursue international research and development (R&D) collaboration with a foreign partner on projects that have the potential for commercialization.
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PTXPO Plastics Technology Expo
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March 28-30, 2023, CHICAGO
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CAMM is pleased to be attending PTXPO 2023. Visit us at booth 1337PTXPO 2023 is a dynamic tradeshow created for decision makers paving the way for plastics processing throughout the entire North American supply chain.
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Members Speak Up Roundtable Discussion
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April 5, 2023 11:30-12:30, Virtual
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Each month, CAMM and Automate Canada will be holding member consultations on important topics.
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CAMM's 37th Annual Golf Tournament
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June 4, 2023, Coachwood Golf and Country Club
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Join us for the 37th annual CAMM Golf Tournament at Coachwood Golf and Country Club!
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CONTACT [email protected] to register, sponsor or donate a prize for this highly anticipated event!
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CAMM is proud to have partnered with Family Services of Peel and their Apprenticeship Services Program. Contact [email protected] for more information on apprenticeship services, including government funding and apprentices.
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