Advanced Automation in Aerospace Seminar a SuccessÂ
For the first time, the Composites Innovation Centre (CIC) teamed up with Siemens Canada and the Manitoba Aerospace Association to hold a comprehensive Advanced Automation in Aerospace half day seminar in Winnipeg in December, 2007. The program balanced an overview of existing technologies and aspirations of local aerospace companies with those from key technology providers together with capabilities being developed within academia and research organizations. Presentations were provided by Boeing Canada and Magellan Aerospace who are increasingly investing in automation and integration for manufacturing and logistics to improve their competitiveness. An overview of local academia was given by the University of Manitoba and Red River College describing their research and educational programs with associated infrastructure to support industrial needs. An invited speaker, Mehdi Hojjati from the National Research Council
CIC Retains CRC-ACS for Resin Infusion Process Modeling Project
Recently, the CIC was approached by one its larger customers, Frank Fair Industries, a manufacturer of composite parts for motor coaches to assist in further advancing their transition from open to closed moulding. Due to part complexity they were looking for more scientific ways of selecting manufacturing parameters and determining the location of injection gates and resin ports. The objective was to minimize part defects and improve production cycle times. The CIC has been interested in utilizing the unique capabilities of the Collaborative Research Centre
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