Race car measurement device drives out guesswork CHALLENGE Speed Composites, manufacturers of composite panels for race cars competing at tracks in North America, were looking to expand their product line: an innovative product that provides precise measurements of a vehicle’s chassis prior to a race. Competitive racing requires the measurement of the car’s chassis frame to determine an optimum adjustment for varying track conditions. However, … Continue reading Speed Composites »
Improving green screen film technology CHALLENGE Keyframe Studios, an award-winning animation and visual effects company created a concept prototype to reduce green-screen post-production compositing time. They needed assistance taking it to the next level, and in making it sophisticated enough to hit the commercial market. Keyframe’s visual effects division, Krow VFX, partnered with the Research & Innovation team in developing a wireless product, a technology … Continue reading Keyframe Studios-Krow VFX »
Designing a Remote Sensing Application PROJECT TYPE Web and Mobile App Development CHALLENGE Pump Pro Shop is Ontario’s largest aftermarket and surplus pump inventory supplier, providing high-quality pumps, parts and service to a wide range of industry partners in the oil, paper, steel, and water-based industries. To add to the products and services offered, they asked the team to collaborate on designing a remote … Continue reading Pump Pro Shop »
Enhancing the visitor experience Project Type Mobile Application Challenge The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens (NPBG) are located on the scenic Niagara Parkway just 10 minutes from the falls. The gardens are home to the Butterfly Conservatory attraction and act as an outdoor classroom for students attending the School of Horticulture. The NPBG team wanted to enhance the garden visitor experience using mobile technology. Solution The … Continue reading Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens »
A mobile application for mobile employees Project Type Mobile Application Challenge Convergent Telecom has developed a network of strategic business partnerships with a focus on helping their clients leverage their investment in various technologies. The company still wanted to expand its technology offerings but did not have the time for research. Solution The research team took a lead on developing their newest creation, entitled Mileage Genie … Continue reading Convergent Telecom »
Going mobile with the Niagara Local Project Type New Product Development Challenge The Niagara Local is an online food blog established by two foodies as a way to inform the public of “hidden gems” in the region. The blog is published without advertising, but the Niagara Research business team recently informed the owners of potential revenue streams to keep the project viable. With that success, … Continue reading The Niagara Local »
