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50 Canadian FoodTech Resources – Technology Access Centre for Aerospace & Manufacturing (TACAM), at Red River College

By CFIN Newsdesk posted 08-30-2023 08:00

  

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Canada has an extensive range of research centres, food incubators, accelerators and labs supporting food and beverage innovation through the research they do and/or the services they offer. Each week throughout 2023, we’ll be highlighting an organization that’s supporting food innovation in Canada.  

 

Name: Technology Access Centre for Aerospace & Manufacturing (TACAM), at Red River College Polytechnic - Notre Dame Campus. 

 

Location: Winnipeg, MB 

 

Mission: TACAM supports innovation in the manufacturing and aerospace sectors through technology, applied research expertise and specialized training. 

 

Focus: The centre helps organizations innovate by allowing them to carry out proof-of-concept and technology validation without having to invest in new technologies. It has expertise in advanced manufacturing and materials, smart factory operations, automation and robotics, rapid prototyping technologies, non-destructive inspection, and physical and computer-based simulations 

 

Services: TACAM offers services in applied research and development, technical and business operations, and training and technology. The centre also hosts events, interactive workshops and customized training, as well as assistance with grants and funding. Some specific services include: 

  • 3D design, modelling and simulation 

  • Additive manufacturing (metals, polymers and composites) 

  • Manufacturing automation and robotics 

  • Manufacturing systems control, sensors and electromechanical systems 

  • Composite part manufacturing 

  • Composite tooling design and manufacturing 

  • Industrial-scale prototyping 

  • Laboratory/pilot-scale prototyping 

  • Manufacturing process design and development 

  • Performance monitoring and analysis 

  • Product design and development 

  • Reverse engineering 

  • Assistance with product development and commercialization 

  • Concept ideation, design services, and design review 

  • Mechanical testing 

  • Field trials/simulation 

  • Proof-of-concept 

  • Scientific and technological monitoring 

  • Technology and workflow consultation 

  • Quality inspection 

  • Project management 

 

What You Need to Know: TACAM is a part of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) Technology Access Centre (TAC) program. TACs help local companies, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises, become more productive and innovative by providing them with access to college expertise, technology and equipment. 

 

Notable News: The Centre has worked with many Canadian manufacturers, including Cascade Manufacturing, Kelso Energy, and Parker Hannifin. 

 

Get Involved: Contact TACAM at (204) 632-3960, or reach out to our Regional Innovation Director for the Prairies, Hubba Khatoon.

 

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