Contribution: Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
WipWare Inc.
$75,000.00
Online Realtime Hyperspectral Material Analysis
FY 2025-26 · 2025-04-01
Summary
This project develops a real-time hyperspectral analysis system for use on production conveyor belts at mining or mineral processing operations. Using visual and hyperspectral imaging with next generation onboard processing modules, it analyzes particle size, shape, volume, and material composition to detect contamination and ore grade variations. Built for harsh industrial environments, it features a rugged enclosure, with resistance to dust, moisture, chemical, shock and vibration. Running on Linux, it will be secure, stable and support MODBUS TCP and OPC UA for seamless automation. The design includes mechanical, electrical, and PCB engineering for a durable, high-performance solution that the mining industry requires.
Department
Program
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to FirmsIndustrial Research Assistance Program-Contributions to Firms (linked with high confidence)
Recipient
Location
North Bay|North Bay, Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
For-profit organization
Business Number
894994771
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions
As published
Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
1028803
Agreement Start Date
2025-04-01
Agreement Title
Online Realtime Hyperspectral Material Analysis
Agreement Title (French)
Analyse hyperspectrale en temps réel en ligne des matériaux
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$75,000.00
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
This project develops a real-time hyperspectral analysis system for use on production conveyor belts at mining or mineral processing operations. Using visual and hyperspectral imaging with next generation onboard processing modules, it analyzes particle size, shape, volume, and material composition to detect contamination and ore grade variations. Built for harsh industrial environments, it features a rugged enclosure, with resistance to dust, moisture, chemical, shock and vibration. Running on Linux, it will be secure, stable and support MODBUS TCP and OPC UA for seamless automation. The design includes mechanical, electrical, and PCB engineering for a durable, high-performance solution that the mining industry requires.
Description (French)
Ce projet développe un système d’analyse hyperspectrale en temps réel destiné à être utilisé sur les convoyeurs de production dans les opérations d’extraction ou de traitement des minéraux. À l’aide de l’imagerie visuelle et hyperspectrale et de modules de traitement embarqués de nouvelle génération, il analyse la taille, la forme et le volume des particules ainsi que la composition des matériaux afin de détecter la contamination et les variations de la teneur en minerai. Conçu pour les environnements industriels difficiles, il est doté d’un boîtier robuste, résistant à la poussière, à l’humidité, aux produits chimiques, aux chocs et aux vibrations. Fonctionnant sous Linux, il sera sécurisé, stable et prendra en charge les protocoles MODBUS TCP et OPC UA pour une automatisation transparente. La conception comprend l’ingénierie mécanique, électrique et des circuits imprimés pour une solution durable et performante qui répond aux exigences de l’industrie minière.
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
Nipissing--Timiskaming
Federal Riding (French)
Nipissing--Timiskaming
Federal Riding Number
35070
NAICS Code
541330
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
894994771
Recipient City
North Bay|North Bay
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
WipWare Inc.
Recipient Postal Code
P1B 4Z5
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
F
Reference Number
172-2025-2026-Q1-1028803
