NRC Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub

Advancing R&D in Ontario: NRC Manufacturing and Automotive Innovation Hub

The National Research Council (NRC) of Canadaā€™s focus is to assist Canadian manufacturers in adapting to advanced manufacturing ā€“ including mass customization, process industrialization, and factory automation to increase the productivity and competitiveness of various sectors of Canadian industry. To address these opportunities for advancement, there is a high-tech space for Canadian SMEs to further…

SWODF Supports FCAā€™s $10M Project

Southwestern Ontario Development Fund Supports $10.1M Project for FCA

FCA Canada recently received funding from the Ontario provincial government to support an investment in a new Vehicle Dynamics Simulator (VDS) lab that features the most advanced driving simulation technology in North America. FCA Canada, a subsidiary of FCA US, operates assembly facilities in Windsor and Brampton, Ontario; these facilities produce several Chrysler and Dodge…

Career-Ready with CTMA Webinar

[Webinar Aug 15] Career-Ready with CTMA: Prepare for Fall 2019 Hires

On July 15, 2019, the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) and the Ontario Provincial Government announced the launch of the Career-Ready with CTMA program ā€“ a new hiring program in partnership with Mentor Works Ltd. This program is helping close the skilled trades gap in the Machine, Tool, Die & Mould (MTDM) sector in…

Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF): $20M for Woodbridge

Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF): $20M for Woodbridge Foam Corporation

Woodbridge Foam Corporation, based out of Mississauga, Ontario, is a global systems solution provider specializing in fully-integrated foam solutions. These solutions ā€“ including polyurethane, polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyethylene ā€“ are destined for both automotive and non-automotive markets. The company has recently received Canadian government funding to support facility upgrades and a new research and development…

Electric Vehicle Technology R&D Opportunities

Electric Vehicle Technology R&D Opportunities

The automotive industry is preparing for a future where consumers can purchase a wide range of powertrain types. Although internal combustion engines (ICEs) will continue to represent a large portion of the market, battery electric and hybrid options will grow in popularity and become a much more widespread option. OEMs are preparing for this reality…