The ongoing outbreak of COVID-19 has increased the demand for critical supplies such as test kits, protective equipment, and, most importantly, mechanical ventilators. The injection moulding process is well suited to manufacture various components of mechanical ventilators. Improving mold designs is a key factor in the mass production of the injection molding of parts. In […]

Ce projet vise à démontrer la faisabilité technique et économique de déploiement d’une politique de maintenance axée sur le prévisionnel sur une ligne de production de sciage soigneusement choisie. Sur un horizon de 2 ans, le projet vise à développer, déployer une méthodologie normalisée de mise à niveau pour les scieries afin de migrer du […]

In the COVID 19 vaccine and anti viral therapy development, advanced optical imaging is used to measure the interaction of virus and the host cell Current microscopes is relatively slow and lacks required customization specific for COVID 19 research To address such a challenge, we plan to develop 3D print ing technology to build a […]

The proposed project is focused on the development of software for accurate mapping of radiation levels on the ground using aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for data collection. The problem of accurate radiation mapping is crucial for handling emergency radiological incidents (e.g., on nuclear plants), monitoring national borders, operating nuclear mine sites, etc. The […]

Aquaculture feed has historically relied on fish-based protein sources to satisfy nutritional requirements for optimal growth. While plant-based proteins are increasing throughout the aquaculture industry, the need for fish protein is still present to ensure the “natural fish” taste that consumers want. Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) have been proposed as a solution to this […]

Bombardier Transport a développé, en collaboration avec différents partenaires, une cellule de soudage robotisée. Ce projet vise à systématiser et à automatiser la prise de décision pour le pilotage efficient de cet équipement. À terme, le projet permettra de maximiser le potentiel de la cellule et d’équipements comparables dans une perspective intégrée et agile propre […]

3D-printed personal protective equipment can provide a locally-sourced manufacturing network to address shortages for Canadian front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, however little is known about the harmful germs that can live on 3D-printed material. Certain metals-ions are known to have anti-microbial properties and can be incorporated into 3D-printed plastics. We will study the anti-microbial […]

Hospitals in Ontario are operating at congestion levels that translate into long wait times, staff burnout, and inefficiencies. Decisions coping with problems are made based on incomplete data which may be days out of date because the data is collected, processed and delivered manually in an ad hoc manner. Furthermore, these decisions may be optimal […]

Récemment et avec l’apparition du SRAS-CoV-2, la demande, tant au niveau personnel que professionnel, pour des produits textiles conférant une protection contre ce virus a littéralement explosée. La compagnie FilSpecMC a développé une gamme de fils techniques innovants pour la production de produits textiles médicaux qui possèdent des propriétés antibactériennes. Dans ce projet, nous désirons […]

Manufacturing is a $174 billion industry in Canada, representing over 10% of total GDP and 68% of merchandise exports. Inventory is the largest spend and asset for manufacturing companies, and efficient inventory management is a proven strategy to increase profitability in the manufacturing sector. The aim of inventory management is to achieve satisfactory levels of […]

This proposal aims to develop essential technologies for rapid and accurate SARS-CoV-2 antibody test in serum and droplet blood using microflow cytometry immunoassay (MCIA) for on-site testing. The test will assess levels of immunoglobin G (IgG) and immunoglobin M (IgM) antibodies produced in response to SARS-CoV-2 exposure. Unfortunately, none of the antibody testing tools currently […]

It is estimated that 20-50% of the energy consumed by Canadian manufacturing processes is ultimately lost via waste heat. Recovering energy from this waste heat will significantly reduce the energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of Canadian industry. The proposed research project will conduct a computer-based analysis of a novel waste heat recovery concept that […]