Digital Offshore: Advancing Additive Manufacturing in the Maritime Sector
Canada Makes recently participated in the Digital Offshore conference, where President Alexandre Bois-Brochu joined industry leaders to explore the role of additive manufacturing in the offshore and maritime sectors. The event highlighted growing interest in technologies that support inventory optimization, maintenance and repair, and more agile, digital supply chains. Through panel discussions, site visits, and meetings with members and ecosystem partners across Atlantic Canada, the conference reinforced the importance of collaboration between industry and academia to advance regional capabilities. The full report provides an overview of key insights, connections made, and opportunities identified to support the continued adoption of additive manufacturing in offshore applications.
Additive in Action: From Use Case to Business Case
The Canada Makes team recently hosted “Additive in Action: From Use Case to Business Case,” a full-day additive manufacturing workshop in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, in collaboration with the MIT South Shore Group. The workshop brought together 13 regional manufacturers to explore how additive manufacturing can strengthen business competitiveness and support the growth of advanced manufacturing across the South Shore.
AM 360° Overview: CAMufacturing Solutions, Inc. & the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Windsor Launch New Online Course
The Canada Makes team recently hosted “Additive in Action: From Use Case to Business Case,” a full-day additive manufacturing workshop in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, in collaboration with the MIT South Shore Group. The workshop brought together 13 regional manufacturers to explore how additive manufacturing can strengthen business competitiveness and support the growth of advanced manufacturing across the South Shore.
AI Mastery for Manufacturers, from Education to Execution | Webina
In this session we explored AI’s potential in modernizing 3D printing processes, actionable strategies for enhancing online business presence, and insights into adopting these innovations within the Canadian manufacturing sector
Transforming manufacturing for a greener tomorrow
As a reminder, Cold Spray (CS) is an additive manufacturing process where metal powder is accelerated to supersonic speed and propelled towards a substrate. It is the only thermal spray process capable of adding a significant-enough thickness to be recognized as additive manufacturing (CSAM), allowing to do many things such as : Dimensional and structural repairs, Functional coatings, and Adding features.
Exploring Canadian Innovation at NGen N3 Summit
On February 8th, the world of Canadian advanced manufacturing was put on the main stage at the Toronto Congress Centre. The first of its kind, N3 brought together expert panelist and exhibitors from a variety of different industries to share leading innovations and shed light on critical challenges facing the Canadian manufacturing industry. Dive into the full report below.
OptiFab Joins Canada Makes Network!
Canada Makes is delighted to welcome OptiFab as the latest addition to our additive manufacturing network. Their team is focused on a future where transformative technologies drive unparalleled efficiency, precision, and sustainability in manufacturing. In efforts to redefine the landscape of 3D printing with their AI-driven technology – OptiScan.
Exploring Innovation & Advancements in AM at Formnext 2023
Formnext 2023 was the global center for Additive Manufacturing (AM) last week, captivating the industry with groundbreaking advancements and cutting-edge technologies. Halls 11 and 12 of the Frankfurt AM Main exhibition center housed over 850 exhibitors, solidifying Formnext’s status as the premier event for AM innovation. Canada Makes and NGen proudly showcased Canadian companies at the event, through hosting a Canada Pavilion and delegation that left an indelible mark on the international stage.
Press Release: Equispheres and Aconity3D achieve remarkable productivity improvements using laser beam shaping and NExP-1 high-performance AM powder
Ottawa, Ontario: Equispheres Inc. and Aconity3D are once again breaking new ground in metal additive manufacturing, achieving build rates about 9x greater than industry norms for aluminum powder and laser powder bed fusion.
Canada Makes & MGA Sign MoU to Accelerate AM Partnership
Canada Makes formalized the partnership with German cluster, Mobility Goes Additive (MGA), both organizations are thrilled to announce the partnership solidified through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Formnext 2023. This agreement aims to drive international collaboration in additive manufacturing by leveraging shared competencies, network and fostering close cooperation. The partnership between Canada Makes and MGA is set to connect member companies by sharing online platforms, increasing information and knowledge transfer.