Istok Nahtigal is a SONAMI project manager and the manager of Industry Projects and Research at the Center for Research and Innovation (CRI) at Fanshawe College. His function is to be the bridging point between Business Development and the Research execution teams. Istok and his team work with industry partners…
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Redefining manufacturing: Assessing 3D printed stainless-steel for aerospace applications
Promation collaborated with Centennial College to evaluate if their 3D printed specimens could meet aerospace specifications.
SONAMI awarded $290,000 investment from Intellectual Property Ontario
Bob Benner at Hamill Machine Co.: Bob Benner, CEO of Hamill, stands near equipment at Hamill Machine Co (SONAMI project photo). The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI) to support innovators in developing, managing and commercializing their intellectual property through the Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) partnership. The Southern…
Industrial asset health monitoring with the touch of a button
Within the manufacturing industry equipment downtimes can be quite costly. One way to lessen the risk of these costly downtimes is for companies to be aware of which assets are about to break down, which is where Enertics Inc. comes in. Enertics is a Canadian technology company based in Milton,…
Ashok Kumar Mahato – Student Showcase
Meet Ashok Kumar Mahato, a recent graduate from Centennial College’s Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design program. Why did you apply to work in Applied Research at your school? It gave me experience as a Student Researcher in the manufacturing industry which helped me stand out after graduation. What is the…
Project Profile: Speed Composites
The 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…
SONAMI Women in STEM
Diversity in the manufacturing industry is essential for success. It provides a range of perspectives and ideas that can help to identify problems and solutions, as well as create new products and services. Additionally, it helps to create a more inclusive environment where everyone can feel accepted and respected. We…
Harasavardanan Velumani Jayaraman – Student Showcase
Meet Harasavardanan Velumani Jayaraman, a Quality Engineering Management student at Lambton College Of Applied Arts And Technology. Why did you apply to work in Applied Research at your school? I would like to do a Ph.D. in the near future, research experience would give me the required exposure for the…
Robotic Arm Revs Up Safety for Motorcycle Riders
EatSleepRIDE Mobile Inc. gives solo riders their freedom and peace of mind back through CRASHLIGHT, a ride-tracking and community app.
Project Profile: My Active Snacks
My Active Snacks is a Toronto-based- snack food start-up expanding the marketing for healthy snack food options. The challenge Support with recipe development and ingredient sourcing to develop a tasty snack puff that meets the strict keto diet requirements. The result Fanshawe College’s Centre for Research and Innovation (CRI) researcher Josie…