This research project aims to help Modulable Inc., a modular construction company, improve how it plans and manages its operations. The project will develop a smart decision-making tool that uses advanced mathematical models to optimize key areas such as factory production, transportation of modules, onsite assembly, and future manufacturing expansion. By utilizing this research will […]

This project aims to improve alarm systems in industrial facilities to help plant operators respond more effectively during abnormal situations by developing advanced, data-driven solutions. While alarm systems are designed to notify operators of abnormalities or equipment failures, in practice, operators often face an overwhelming number of alarms, many of which are unnecessary or repetitive. […]

This project explores how special features called “spin defects” in a two-dimensional material known as hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) can be used for quantum sensing. Quantum sensors can detect very small changes in magnetic or electric fields, and this research will help determine if h-BN is a good material for building them. The goal is […]

This project brings together Davey Textile Solutions and the Multifunctional Design and Additive Manufacturing (MDAM) Lab at the University of Alberta to enhance textile production using additive manufacturing technology. Traditional tooling in textile factories is often generic and not optimized for ergonomics or specific tasks. This project addresses these limitations by designing and 3D printing […]

This project will help e-WorkSAFE develop a powerful new feature that calculates arc-flash hazards in near real-time, helping companies protect workers from electrical injuries. Right now, e-WorkSAFE’s platform warns users when an arc-flash label might be outdated, but updating these labels is slow and expensive. With help from two recent NBCC graduates, the company will […]

This project explores a new way to turn kraft lignin—a waste byproduct from the pulp and paper industry—into useful gases that can be used to make chemicals and fuels. Currently, kraft lignin is mostly burned for heat, but it contains valuable elements that are hard to recover due to its complex structure. The proposed process […]

Tunneling is growing in Canada, especially in urban areas, as systems for underground transportation. These infrastructures require advanced technologies for quality assurance and inspection. The project’s outcomes will help develop an NDT solution for the quality assurance of new tunnels and the inspection of existing tunnels across Canada, while also improving the safety and service […]

This project will focus on improving how we assess the environmental impact of new materials and technologies by using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The goal is to help the partner organization make better decisions when developing or using innovative products, especially those aimed at reducing carbon emissions. By creating clear, science-based models and tools, the […]

L’intégration de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) dans le domaine de l’arpentage révolutionnera la profession d’arpenteur-géomètre au Québec. Ce projet de recherche, en collaboration avec l’Ordre des Arpenteurs-Géomètres du Québec (OAGQ), explore comment l’IA peut optimiser les opérations professionnelles tout en respectant les cadres éthiques et légaux en vigueur. L’automatisation de tâches complexes telles que l’analyse de […]

This project aims to develop a circular economy approach by repurposing synthetic textile offcuts into filaments for additive manufacturing, and into fiber-based materials for building insulation. Additionally, the feasibility and environmental implications of this transformation must be evaluated to determine its sustainability. The partner organization, Vestechpro (Quebec), a research center specializing in clothing and apparel, […]

Innov Composites, une entreprise de Shippagan qui fabrique des matériaux solides pour les bateaux et la construction, a une machine importante (un centre d’usinage CNC) qui ne fonctionne plus à cause d’un problème électrique. Ce projet a deux buts principaux. Premièrement, il faut trouver pourquoi la machine est cassée et la réparer pour qu’elle puisse […]

This project will be used to help develop tools for modelling how we control and optimize the size of bubbles and droplets that are needed in some industrial reactors. The current application is related to on-going work that is helping to reduce the energy needed to produce existing carbon-based fuels, but is also applicable to […]