Innovation Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Production

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1 Innovation Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Production

2 Who We Are Canadore is the college of choice for connecting people, education and employment through leadership and innovation. The College provides access to over 65 full-time quality programs and has outstanding faculty and student services. Canadore and its students add nearly $290 million to the regions of Nipissing and Parry Sound. Approximately 1,000 students graduate from Canadore each year, and they join 41,000 alumni working across the globe. Innovation Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Production ICAMP opened its doors in September Recognizing the disruptive nature of technology in modern manufacturing, ICAMP provides the necessary resources for companies to research and create new products without heavy investment in the specific enabling technologies. This 8,500 sq. ft. industrial centre is focused on product innovation, allowing companies to access the technologies and resources for the development or refinement of new or existing products and processes. Combining cutting-edge manufacturing technologies with highly knowledgeable technical personnel and flexible service offerings, ICAMP at Canadore College is a critical resource for manufacturing businesses in nearly every industrial sector. How it Works ICAMP Concept Design Prototype Test Company ICAMP Innovation Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Production

3 Why ICAMP? Focused on Industry ICAMP was established to provide Canadian manufacturing companies with the resources required to compete on the global stage. ICAMP provides cost effective access to the latest in advanced manufacturing technologies and practices. ICAMP recognizes that different companies have different requirements. All of ICAMP s facilities and personnel are available and accessible by our clients at any step in their product development process. From equipment training to full research and development project execution, ICAMP provides technology and services for a wide range of needs. Value To Business - How ICAMP Can Help The rapid pace of technology development in manufacturing is highly disruptive. At ICAMP, technologies combine to create opportunities that were not available even a few years ago, including 3D scanning and printing, digital design and simulation, CNC machining, and robotics. ICAMP is designed to simplify the job of manufacturers when learning about and adopting these technologies, as well as providing technical services to allow companies to benefit from new technology without heavy investment. As a college facility centred on the needs of the manufacturing industry, ICAMP operates as an independent businessfacing unit within Canadore. ICAMP offers the following benefits to our clients and partners: Enables access to funding for R & D activities Enables experimentation and development of new/refined products and processes Provides a secure facility with comprehensive R & D capabilities committed to protecting our clients intellectual property Leverages existing college infrastructure (shops and labs) to provide businesses with the support required during the development, incubation, expansion or re-tooling phases canadorecollege.ca/icamp

4 Partners and Funders Partners Atlas Copco Canadore College Alumni Gin-Cor Industries Inc. IION Innovation Initiatives Ontario North IONIC Engineering Ltd. Kennedy Insurance Brokers Inc. Materials Joining Innovation Centre Pilot Diamond Tools Ltd. Premier Mining Products Inc. Rotacan Three H Furniture Systems Ltd. WipWare Inc. Funders FedNor Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Our Facility ICAMP consists of 8,500 sq. ft. of industrial laboratory and design space. Functioning as both a technology showcase and working laboratory, the Centre houses various multi-use facilities supporting training and demonstrations as well as secure working space for proprietary product development. Focused primarily on prototyping and new technology introduction, ICAMP is directly accessible to businesses. To serve the needs of our clients, our services and research activities operate independently of the academic schedule and are available year-round. Our facilities include a 14-seat boardroom, a 12-seat 3D theatre for design visualization, and multiple rooms for design, testing, and prototype manufacturing. ICAMP Innovation Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Production

5 Here is your chance to mine your own gold within your business. - Luc Stang, President and CEO of Gin-Cor Industries Today s business moves faster than ever, we need to do more with less time. You can work smarter, not harder, with ICAMP. - Thomas Palangio, Technical Officer at WipWare Inc. Go to ICAMP and see what is there, you ll be amazed at the equipment you d never have access to otherwise. - Roy Dittmann, President of Three H Furniture Systems Ltd. Our Equipment Our equipment list grows regularly. Currently, the ICAMP facility has the following: Precision 3D Scanning Using high resolution scanning equipment from Creaform Design and Simulation Software Including 3DS Solidworks and Polyworks CNC Manufacturing Including 9-axis machining centre, waterjet cutting, and other machining capabilities Additive Manufacturing 3D printers providing prints using Fused-Deposition Modelling and Polyjet technology Robotics 3 multi-axis manufacturing robots including a Baxter model Microscopy Scanning electron microscope with electron dispersive x-ray analysis capability, and multiple optical microscopes* Destructive Material Testing* Tensile, compressive, and fatigue testing, impact testing, hardness testing Non-Destructive Material Testing* Magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, and ultrasonic testing, chemical analysis (* denotes capability provided through partners) canadorecollege.ca/icamp

6 ICAMP in North Bay, Ontario is located 345 km North of Toronto and 360 km from Ottawa Services ICAMP operates on a flexible service model, ranging from a basic fee structure for use of the facility to complete research project management. Contact us today to see how ICAMP can meet your needs. Our services include: Product design Rapid prototype development Reverse engineering 3D printing Material and product testing Machining/cutting Process design and automation Simulation ICAMP Innovation Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Production

7 Partners in Innovation In order to better serve our industry clients, ICAMP has partnered with the following organizations. MaJIC Materials Joining Innovation Centre The Materials Joining Innovation Centre (MaJIC) is a not-for-profit organization created to fill industry s need for practical welding and metallurgical expertise. MaJIC provides welding engineering, applied research, materials testing, and consulting, specializing in a wide range of metals including steel, aluminum, titanium, and nickel alloys. ARC-TC Advanced Composites Fabrication Repair and Test Centre The ARC-TC is a key component of the Aviation Technology Campus at Canadore College. The Centre will build upon Canadore s 40 years of expertise in aviation maintenance, avionics and structures repair programming, and will act as an incubator for the advancement of composites applications and repair for the aviation industry and others. While the Centre will be a key academic resource to Canadore s aviation programs, it will also provide access to leading composites technologies and consulting services to stimulate economic growth through innovative research, industrial applications, testing services and business incubation. It will develop and provide specialized training programs tailored to clients needs. The ARC-TC will play a significant role in knowledge transfer to the private and broader public sectors. The facility is projected to be complete in the Summer of canadorecollege.ca/icamp

8 IN THE SPAN OF 1 YEAR, ICAMP HAS Worked on 88 projects Served 32 companies Helped create 57 new jobs, with 16 retained regionally ICAMP FOCUSES ON Industry Innovation Advanced Manufacturing Research and Development Contacts Evan Butler-Jones, P.Eng Applied Research Lead ICAMP tel: ex.5724 cell: [email protected] Tracie K. Marsh-Fior Dean Technology, Trades & Part-Time Studies ICAMP Director tel: ext cell: [email protected] canadorecollege.ca/icamp