Applied Research, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
6686ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø AREI
Applied Research at 6686ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø helps the community and local businesses to solve all kinds of problems. We embrace collaboration between our research students and our industry partners to deliver meaningful, real-world solutions.
From uncovering operational inefficiencies to conceptualizing new products and services, our work fuels social and economic growth in our region and beyond.
Vision: To be a centre for innovative solutions through research and development and a regional leader in developing creative entrepreneurs.
Mission: To develop new knowledge, businesses, and technologies through the support of discovery, application, integration, teaching and services.
Our Expertise
AREI can connect you with any of the knowledgeable faculty at 6686ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø who may be relevant to assist you in solving a problem. In addition, we host in-house expertise on topics including:
- Additive manufacturing, design prototyping, and reverse engineering, based in one of the best-equipped 3D printing facilities at any college in Ontario (range of plastic and stainless steel).
- Alternative energy and battery storage, including solar, wind and hydroelectric power generation.
- Mineral processing and mine tailings management and remediation.
- Wastewater management and water treatment, for developing solutions for water quality/effluent management.
Innovation Hub
Our facilities include:
- 3D Printing Lab with ability to print in nylon, resin, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, and even stainless steel.
- Manufacturing Lab with CNC lathes, CNC mills (5-axis and 3-axis), waterjet cutter, and laser cutter.
- Machine Shop with machine lathes, vertical and horizontal band saws, and a plasma table.