Innovation
Five Years of
Innovation at ICAMP
Canadore College’s Innovation Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Production (ICAMP) is celebrating five years of accelerated innovative applied research in response to industry and economic needs.
YEARS
individual companies
projects
jobs created and retained
ICAMP is proud
to be a trusted industry partner to regional businesses, creating increased competitive advantages for business, and stimulating our economy.
Focused on Industry
ICAMP was established
to provide Canadian manufacturing companies with the resources required to compete on the global stage
ICAMP provides cost effective access to the latest in advanced manufacturing technologies and practices.
At ICAMP, we recognize that different companies have different requirements. All of ICAMP’s facilities and personnel are available and accessible by our clients at any step in their product development process.
From equipment training to full research and development project execution, ICAMP provides technology and services for a wide range of needs.
Mission
Our first mission is to
promote the health and growth of Canadian Industry
Projects
ICAMP operates on a flexible service model, ranging from a basic fee structure for use of our facility/equipment up to complete project management of multi-year applied research ventures.
Our team of professionals has completed over 550 projects for our industry clients, and will work with you to ensure that any project we undertake will meet the needs of your company.
Technical Services
ICAMP Technical Services
are available weekdays during regular business hours, and weekends by special appointment
Our team provides services in-house at our facility with mobile services available for some capabilities. Technical services offered by ICAMP include:
3D Portable Scanners
Robots
3D Metal Printer
Design Software
3D Plastic Printing
Scanning Electron Microscope
Non-Destructive and Destructive
Research and Development
ICAMP offers
Full service research and development capabilities
Backed by our 13,300 sq. ft. laboratory and in-house shop infrastructure including full capability machining, welding, carpentry, composites fabrication and material testing facilities.
As part of Canadore College – a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council approved applied research organization – ICAMP draws on a deep network of manufacturing experts with experience in industries as varied as:
mining and mineral exploration
forestry
aerospace
transportation
sporting goods
recreational vehicles
household goods markets
Facility
Housed at Canadore’s
Commerce Court Trades and Technology Campus
ICAMP consists of 13,300 sq. ft. of industrial laboratory space and design space. Functioning as both a technology showcase and working laboratory, the Centre houses various multi-use facilities supporting training and demonstrations as well as secure working space for proprietary product development.
of industrial laboratory and design space
Focused primarily on prototyping and new technology introduction, ICAMP is directly accessible to businesses. To serve the needs of our clients, our services and research activities operate independently of the academic schedule and are available year-round.
Our facilities include a 14-seat boardroom and a multi-purpose room, a 12-seat 3D theatre for design visualization, and multiple rooms for design, testing, and prototype manufacturing.
Focused primarily on
12-seat 3D Theatre
for design visualization
14-seat Boardroom
and a multi-purpose room
Multiple rooms for
design, testing, and prototype manufacturing
ICAMP Community
ICAMP Community
bringing industry leaders together
Company Engineers
Professors and College Engineers
Researchers
Students
ICAMP Projects
3 Projects directly
Related to the mining industry
Air Rider
Melback
Deltion & Epiroc
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Air Rider - Hovercraft Frame Redesign
Project Summary/Challenge:
With the support of the Ontario Centres of Excellence and from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Air Rider Hovercraft International Inc. partnered with Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology to construct a lighter, stronger and longer service life hovercraft frame.
The previous standard frame was constructed of wood, and as such, is heavy and prone to weathering. Utilizing the Innovation Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Production
(ICAMP) at Canadore College, the aim was to execute a practical and production review of frame design options and to work with Canadore College’s welding students to construct an improved prototype frame.
The Team and Solution
The team at Canadore College and ICAMP created a 3D model of the wooden frame to conduct testing including finite element analysis along with determining the locations and magnitudes of forces acting on the original frame. Using test results, a complete 3D model of a new frame that is lighter in weight and comparable in strength was constructed by Canadore College’s welding students as a prototype.
In addition to constructing a superior frame, a thorough market research analysis was conducted to identify new commercial market applications. In this phase, Canadore College’s business students assisted in conducting various research initiatives, collecting information and interpreting data. From this effort, a full market research report was assembled that will direct the marketing and promotional activities for Air Rider Hovercraft International Inc.
With a strategic market research report complete and an improved frame ready for manufacturing, Air Rider Hovercraft International Inc. is optimistic that they will ultimately launch a new model of hovercraft that will result in increased revenue and production for their business and will elevate Air Rider to be considered an industry leader in their field.
Melback – Oriented Strand Board Press Repair Robot
Project Summary/Challenge
OSB boards are manufactured using high-temperature plates to compress the wood particles into a board. During this process, defects can be introduced to the presses from debris falling in the press.
Traditionally, these defects have been fixed by stopping the process until the temperature has cooled sufficiently for a person wearing a liquid-cooled suit to enter the 10-14 inch press space and weld the defect. The high temperature, confined space, and extended shutdown time make this job ideal for a robotic solution.
Oriented Strand Board Press Repair Robot and on to the repair stage
The Team and Solution
This project included the research, development and prototyping of two robots. The first robot uses lights and cameras to identify defects in press plates, and the second is a welding robot to fix the defects. Students and faculty from the mechanical technology, welding and machining programs have been involved in the design and prototyping of the robot. The prototype of the first robot, the scanning solution, was completed in 2016. It is currently being tested in actual presses with very promising initial results. The repair robot, consisting of welding and grinding capability, was completed in 2018. This has enabled WB Melback to look at the opportunity to develop additional robotic solutions to similar issues and potentially expand their market past OSB presses.
Deltion-Epiroc - PROMPT Toolset
Under contract to Deltion Innovations Ltd. of Capreol, Ont., and in partnership with Epiroc, ICAMP was engaged to use its additive manufacturing capability to produce prototype tool ends for Deltion’s space mining multi-purpose tool, labeled PROMPT (Percussive and Rotary Multi-Purpose Tool).
Epiroc and Deltion brought the PROMPT concept and tool designs to ICAMP for manufacturing and production. The Centre utilized its additive manufacturing resources, including its 3D metal printer and computer numerical control equipment, to prototype the commissioned parts.
The finalized products were delivered to Deltion Innovations, who will be testing the multi-purpose tool for future deep space applications such as on the moon, Mars and asteroids.
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