Grant: Applied Research Tools and Instruments Grants

Manufacturing is one of Canada's largest economic and employment sectors, and is responsible for the bulk of Canadian exports to our trading partners. Fanshawe College, based in London, Ontario, lies in Canada's manufacturing heartland. To be competitive, companies today must manufacture high quality products, meet international quality standards, and take advantage of advanced technology to quickly get products from the drawing board to the marketplace. Fanshawe's request for advanced 3D scanning equipment to design, develop and test prototypes with small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) will create a unique regional R&D resource, assist companies in getting to the marketplace faster, and enhance Canada's global reputation in renewable energy technologies. This project with a London-area company focuses on development of a more efficient small wind turbine for use in urban areas. The technology also will be available for future Fanshawe-private sector projects. The company benefits from access to the college's renewable energy expertise and R&D facilities. Faculty and students benefit from real-life training experiences and when teachers transfer knowledge gained back to the classroom. Canada benefits by supporting business growth and entrepreneurship, fostering innovation and helping companies create exportable world-class products.