Digital landscape meets the manufacturing world CHALLENGE MTechHub is an association of 400 Canadian Manufacturing SMEs created by Burlington-based software development company Seradex. Their aim is to overcome common industry business challenges through the use and adoption of digital technologies. They came to the Research & Innovation division to develop an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor solution that would measure equipment voltage in an attempt … Continue reading Seradex – MTechHub »
3D-printed vacuum fixture allows efficient robotic trimming CHALLENGE Many helicopter body components are made from carbon fibre composite sculptured surface-shaped parts. At present, Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd. uses fibreglass fixtures to mechanically clamp the parts, and excess material is trimmed away manually by an operator. This is fatiguing, and the process is open to operator error leading to the scrapping of expensive parts. Airbus looked … Continue reading Airbus Helicopters Canada »
Sewer Guardian: creating a watertight enclosure and improved circuit board for backwater valve CHALLENGE Residential sewer systems require backflow prevention devices to protect the home from sewage entering into the home. The current technology of backflow preventers poses a problem in that there is no way to determine if the backflow prevention device is operational. Failures of the backflow prevention device can be catastrophic. … Continue reading Rock Bar Construction »
PROJECT TYPE Productivity Assessment Program CHALLENGE Located in St. David’s, Chocolate FX specializes in the creation and full-scaled production of premium chocolates. Ranging from chocolate-coated nuts and dried berries to more seasonal products. Over the past years, the company has been growing to meet the demand of its customers. Facing challenges of efficient operations due to this growth, Chocolate FX looked to the Walker … Continue reading Chocolate F/X »
PROJECT TYPE Productivity Assessment Program CHALLENGE Panels.ca, a new company to Welland, is a manufacturer of engineered walls and floor panels for the low-rise and mid-rise residential construction sector. From floor to rooftop, Panels.ca provides the solutions to help residential builders with high quality, cost-effective prefabricated components. Over the past several months, the company has experienced significant challenges related to talent acquisition and retention, along … Continue reading Panels.ca »
PROJECT TYPE Productivity Assessment Program CHALLENGE The Painted Turtle Pottery Studio, based in St. Catharines, is a go-to facility for friends, family, and groups to get involved in the arts and crafts movement. It is popular for groups, both young and old, to explore their creative sides in a fun and inviting atmosphere. The company houses many ceramic pieces, canvases, and most recently installed a … Continue reading Painted Turtle Pottery Studio »
