AI technology hub will be used to support electric vehicle battery production in Ontario [Video]

A global technology company will use its Canadian headquarters in Oakville, Ontario, to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) hub that will focus on developing technologies to support electric vehicle (EV) battery production,

Siemens says it will invest $150 million to use AI to develop battery efficiency and refine the production process.

The research and development (R&D) centre will ultimately create 90 jobs for those who will work towards strengthening Ontario’s position in the EV battery supply chain as well as improving innovation across the sector.

“The decision to choose Canada as home for our Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Center was driven by Canada’s highly qualified talent and strong collaborations with world-leading universities,” said Rainer Brehm, CEO, Factory Automation, Siemens Digital Industries. “The new R&D Center for Battery Production will position Siemens as a key player in the global battery sector, developing the critical technology advancements for the industry to …