Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada ON
$149,875.00
Metal and Engineered Plastics Additive Manufacturing Demonstration Program
FY 2020-21 · 2020-05-11
Summary
Based on the success of this program, companies continue to show a strong interest in metal additive manufacturing which can be used to make low volume components, tools and molds for cutting/trimming/cooling new materials used throughout the manufacturing sector.
Since December 2014, five offerings of the Metal Additive Manufacturing Demonstration program have been delivered, resulting in well over 300 companies being referred and engaged to take part in the program. The last phase of the program to be completed in March 2020 will have engaged over 70 companies with 41 projects completed. In addition, companies that did not complete a project stated they received valuable feedback with a clearer understanding of how they can benefit with additive manufacturing. Building upon their recently acquired knowledge, participating companies seek to reengage with a new phase of the Metal Additive Manufacturing Demonstration program funded by NRC-IRAP.
Delivery of this project will continue to focus on advanced manufacturing technologies such as powder bed, known as Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), Laser Direct Energy Deposition (LDED), electron beam (EB), Cold Spray and new materials for use in additive manufacturing. The program will provide companies with a better understanding of the advantages and business opportunities in terms of cost savings, new product development, design and efficiency of adopting additive manufacturing (AM) technology and processes. It will also demonstrate the ability to produce low volume parts for many applications including the repair of high performance/low cost tools, dies and plastic and composite molds for stamping (conformal cooling), part consolidation and light-weighting parts.
During the previous program, companies have inquired about plastic additive manufacturing. As additive technologies evolve, it has been identified that an opportunity exists for Canada’s Manufacturing sector to employ Additive Manufacturing technologies utilizing engineering grade plastics such as PEEK, PEI, Nylon and fiber reinforced grades. Functional plastic applications in Canada include aircraft cabin interior components, manufacturing jigs & fixtures, robot end effectors and prosthetic devices. Therefore it is proposed this program support engineering grade plastic processes and products for application in Canadian Manufacturing.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Location
Toronto|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Business Number
108075482
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2021-03-26
Agreement Number
951104
Agreement Start Date
2020-05-11
Agreement Title
Metal and Engineered Plastics Additive Manufacturing Demonstration Program
Agreement Title (French)
Programme de démonstration de la fabrication d'additifs pour les métaux et les plastiques techniques
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$149,875.00
Amendment Number
0
Coverage
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. | Les projets des Contributions aux entreprises stimulent la création de richesse au Canada grâce à l’innovation technologique.
Description
Based on the success of this program, companies continue to show a strong interest in metal additive manufacturing which can be used to make low volume components, tools and molds for cutting/trimming/cooling new materials used throughout the manufacturing sector.
Since December 2014, five offerings of the Metal Additive Manufacturing Demonstration program have been delivered, resulting in well over 300 companies being referred and engaged to take part in the program. The last phase of the program to be completed in March 2020 will have engaged over 70 companies with 41 projects completed. In addition, companies that did not complete a project stated they received valuable feedback with a clearer understanding of how they can benefit with additive manufacturing. Building upon their recently acquired knowledge, participating companies seek to reengage with a new phase of the Metal Additive Manufacturing Demonstration program funded by NRC-IRAP.
Delivery of this project will continue to focus on advanced manufacturing technologies such as powder bed, known as Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), Laser Direct Energy Deposition (LDED), electron beam (EB), Cold Spray and new materials for use in additive manufacturing. The program will provide companies with a better understanding of the advantages and business opportunities in terms of cost savings, new product development, design and efficiency of adopting additive manufacturing (AM) technology and processes. It will also demonstrate the ability to produce low volume parts for many applications including the repair of high performance/low cost tools, dies and plastic and composite molds for stamping (conformal cooling), part consolidation and light-weighting parts.
During the previous program, companies have inquired about plastic additive manufacturing. As additive technologies evolve, it has been identified that an opportunity exists for Canada’s Manufacturing sector to employ Additive Manufacturing technologies utilizing engineering grade plastics such as PEEK, PEI, Nylon and fiber reinforced grades. Functional plastic applications in Canada include aircraft cabin interior components, manufacturing jigs & fixtures, robot end effectors and prosthetic devices. Therefore it is proposed this program support engineering grade plastic processes and products for application in Canadian Manufacturing.
Description (French)
Compte tenu du succès de ce programme, les entreprises continuent de manifester un vif intérêt pour la fabrication d'additifs métalliques qui peuvent être utilisés pour fabriquer des composantes, des outils et des moules en faible volume pour le découpage/ajustage/refroidissement de nouveaux matériaux utilisés dans l'ensemble du secteur manufacturier. Depuis décembre 2014, cinq offres du programme de démonstration de fabrication d'additifs pour métaux ont été réalisées, ce qui a permis d'orienter plus de 300 entreprises vers le programme et de les inciter à y participer. La dernière phase du programme, qui s'achèvera en mars 2020, aura mobilisé plus de 70 entreprises, avec 41 projets réalisés. En outre, les entreprises qui n'ont pas mené à bien un projet ont déclaré avoir reçu un retour d'information précieux, leur permettant de mieux comprendre comment elles peuvent tirer profit de la fabrication d'additifs. S'appuyant sur leurs connaissances récemment acquises, les entreprises participantes cherchent à se réengager dans une nouvelle phase du programme de démonstration de fabrication d'additifs métalliques financé par le PARI CNRC. La réalisation de ce projet continuera à être axée sur les technologies de fabrication avancées telles que le lit de poudre, connu sous le nom de frittage laser direct de métal (FLDM), le dépôt direct d'énergie par laser (DDEL), le faisceau d'électrons (FE), la pulvérisation à froid et les nouveaux matériaux utilisés dans la fabrication d'additifs. Le programme permettra aux entreprises de mieux comprendre les avantages et les possibilités commerciales au niveau de la réduction des coûts, de la mise au point de nouveaux produits, de la conception et de l'efficacité de l'adoption de technologies et de procédés de fabrication d'additifs (FA). Il démontrera également la capacité de produire des pièces en faible volume pour de nombreuses applications, notamment la réparation d'outils à haute performance/à faible coût, de matrices et de moules en plastique et en matériaux composites pour l'emboutissage (refroidissement conforme), la consolidation de pièces et les pièces légères. Au cours du programme précédent, les entreprises se sont renseignées sur la fabrication d'additifs plastiques. Au fur et à mesure de l'évolution des technologies liées aux additifs, on a constaté la possibilité pour le secteur manufacturier canadien d'employer des technologies de fabrication d'additifs utilisant des plastiques de qualité technique tels que le PEEK, le PEI, le nylon et les grades renforcés de fibres. Au Canada, les applications fonctionnelles du plastique comprennent les composantes intérieures des cabines d'avion, la fabrication de gabarits et d'accessoires, les effecteurs terminaux de robots et les dispositifs prothétiques. On propose donc que ce programme soutienne les procédés et les produits en plastique de qualité technique pour une application dans le secteur manufacturier canadien.
Expected Results
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Expected Results (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Federal Riding
Toronto Centre
Federal Riding (French)
Toronto-Centre
Federal Riding Number
35108
NAICS Code
8139
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Name (French)
Programme d’aide à la recherche industrielle – Contributions aux entreprises
Program Purpose
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Program Purpose (French)
Le PARI, par le biais des Contributions aux entreprises, vise à appuyer la recherche, le développement, l’adaptation et/ou l’adoption au Canada de produits, de services ou de processus novateurs ou axés sur des technologies nouvelles ou améliorées, et ce jusqu’à leur commercialisation
Recipient Business Number
108075482
Recipient City
Toronto|Toronto
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada ON
Recipient Operating Name
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (6)
Recipient Postal Code
M5E 1J8
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
172-2020-2021-Q2-951104