Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Apollo Machine & Welding Ltd.
$230,000.00
Germany ZIM 15 – DECHRO - Development of a Sustainable Alternative to Hard Chrome Planting Through a Combination of EHLA and Simultaneous Roller Burnishing
FY 2025-26 · 2026-01-05
Summary
“As part of the international consortium project “DECHRO - Development of a sustainable alternative to hard chrome planting through a combination of EHLA and simultaneous roller burnishing”, this project will focus on developing extreme high-speed laser application (EHLA) cladding technology integrated with roller burnishing for the repair of critical components. The work will emphasize maximizing metallurgical quality through elimination of defects, thereby resulting in a proven process for high-performance, safety-critical repairs for Canadian industries.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
Edmonton|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
100234301
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2027-11-01
Agreement Number
1037273
Agreement Start Date
2026-01-05
Agreement Title
Germany ZIM 15 – DECHRO - Development of a Sustainable Alternative to Hard Chrome Planting Through a Combination of EHLA and Simultaneous Roller Burnishing
Agreement Title (French)
Allemagne ZIM 15 – DECHRO - Développement d’une alternative durable au chromage dur grâce à la combinaison de l’EHLA et du galetage simultané
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$230,000.00
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
“As part of the international consortium project “DECHRO - Development of a sustainable alternative to hard chrome planting through a combination of EHLA and simultaneous roller burnishing”, this project will focus on developing extreme high-speed laser application (EHLA) cladding technology integrated with roller burnishing for the repair of critical components. The work will emphasize maximizing metallurgical quality through elimination of defects, thereby resulting in a proven process for high-performance, safety-critical repairs for Canadian industries.
Description (French)
« Dans le cadre du projet international « DECHRO - Développement d’une alternative durable au chromage dur grâce à la combinaison de l’EHLA et du galetage simultané », ce projet se concentrera sur le développement d’une technologie de revêtement par application laser à très haute vitesse (EHLA) intégrée au galetage pour la réparation de composants critiques. » Les travaux mettront l’accent sur l’optimisation de la qualité métallurgique grâce à l’élimination des défauts, ce qui permettra d’aboutir à un processus éprouvé pour des réparations hautement performantes et critiques pour la sécurité dans les industries canadiennes.
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
Edmonton Mill Woods
Federal Riding (French)
Edmonton Mill Woods
Federal Riding Number
48017
NAICS Code
332710
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
100234301
Recipient City
Edmonton|Edmonton
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Apollo Machine & Welding Ltd.
Recipient Postal Code
T6E 5Y3
Recipient Province or Territory
AB
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q3-1037273
