Technology

AARON VESA says one of the biggest problems in the mechanics trade today is the aging workforce. While companies have made machines to help relieve workers of heavy lifting, they have not invented a tool to help lift heavy tires onto the rims.

By IAN ROSS Northern Ontario Business It's been called the Great White North's version of South Park.

By IAN ROSS Northern Ontario Business Forward-thinking companies are embracing e-learning to become more productive, innovative and efficient, while creating a generation of employees who are motivated, life-long learners.

By IAN ROSS Northern Ontario Business At least two data storage companies are interested in North Bay's soon-to-be-vacated underground air defence facility, known locally as the Hole.

By IAN ROSS Northern Ontario Business Within a couple of years, all the pieces will be in place for the North American mining industry to begin converting its underground diesel and battery-power mining vehicles to fuel-cell technology.

Gord Brinkman, THE BEACON GORD BRINKMAN of Jellicoe recognized the need to enhance the safety of traffic control at construction sites, so he designed and produced a portable traffic control unit for use on two-lane highways and roads that easily hit

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Northern Ontario Business Hundreds of inventions pass by Mike Gauthier's desk every year; so many in fact, that inventing has become an industry in itself.

By ANDREW WAREING Northern Ontario Business Protecting customer privacy does not need to be a burden. In fact, it can be a major selling point. On Jan.

Peter Kaiser, Virtual reality KAISER is pioneering the use of virtual reality for mine planning and exploration decision making.

Entrepreneurs think carefully about the time and money spent setting up their business. Every penny and minute is precious. Use of the Internet during these initial phases is fundamental.