Bombardier is interested in investigation a novel aircraft configuration known as the strut-braced wing configuration, which is has the potential for improved fuel efficiency relative to current tube and wing aircraft. However, Bombardier’s preliminary multipdisciplinary design optimization tools need to be extended in order to be applicable to this configuration. The intern will extend the […]

Manual inspection method is still applied by mounting parts on customized checking fixtures and thus dimensions are checked with different gauges/feelers. Typically, it could take 10 -30 minutes to fully inspect the required spatial dimensions of one part. This project will develop an automated 3D dimensional inspection system for deep drawing parts. After manually mounting […]

The Nymi band is a unique wearable that authenticates the wearer using biometric data to provide continuous authenticated presence in smart environments. Nymi enables wireless user proximity & presence solutions, removing the need for physical interaction with IoT, mobile and computer applications for identification, non-repudiation, personalization and intent for any transactions. Similar to a lot […]

Les Moulins de Soulanges aimerait faire l’étude de l’impact d’un traitement thermique sur des céréales produites au Québec. Certaines études ont démontré que l’application d’un traitement thermique sur des céréales permet d’augmenter la qualité boulangère de ces dernières et d’en changer la fonctionnalité. Nous aimerions donc valoriser les céréales à faible qualité boulangère ou celles […]

Les séismes sont des phénomènes naturels qui consistent en des secousses du sol dans les différentes directions. Les structures de génie civil comme les ponts soumis à ces secousses doivent être capable de résister à ces mouvements sans effondrement. L’un des moyens efficaces utilisés pour la protection sismique de ces structures et l’utilisation d’isolateurs sismiques […]

Heart failure is a complex cardiovascular disease with increasing global burden while the prognosis for patients remains poor. Risk factors and the type of heart failure differ between men and women. These differences can be due to sex – referring to biological differences – or gender – referring to social differences. In our project we […]

Plant factories are closed growth environment, insulated, fully automated and artificially illuminated that can increase food security in regions such as Northern Canada. However. the technologies used in large scale plant factories are not suited for smaller scale plant factories, housed in shipping container. La Boîte Maraîchère design growth chambers in shipping container, but want […]

Pour rivaliser avec l’offre de pays à faible coût de main d’oeuvre, l’industrie canadienne du textile a dû se doter d’une technologie à l’avant-garde et offrir à sa clientèle des produits parfaitement adaptés à leurs besoins. Planifier efficacement la production d’une gamme exhaustive de produits demeure toutefois un réel défi, c’est pourquoi cette recherche vise […]

The current production methods for new generation refrigerants (HFO-1234yf) used in cars, refrigerators, air-conditioners, etc. require energy intensive and sometimes corrosive conditions. The current project seeks to reduce or eliminate these two caveats. We propose, by using readily available feedstock or by-products from Teflon manufacturing, we could use our process to easily manufacture HFO-1234yf. Using […]

This research project focuses on the development of software for a device that can diagnose HIV and monitor its severity by taking a small sample of the patient’s blood. The software will count the number of immune cells present in the sample by taking images of the patient’s blood as it flows through the device. […]

Within the aerospace sector, aftermarket services account for over 50% of revenue generated by aero engine manufacturers. Central to this is the ability to inspect and repair high unit cost components. Many processes are manual but given the ever-increasing quality, cost and delivery requirements, and the safety critical nature of these rotating parts, there is […]

Many people with physical disabilities depend on forearm crutches to help them walk. Although crutches are helpful, many people experience overuse injuries. Injuries to the wrists, elbows and shoulders are commonly experienced with long-term use. The research project will examine differences between a traditional forearm crutch and two models of a newly designed forearm crutch […]