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Canada has an extensive range of research centres, food incubators, accelerators and labs supporting food and beverage innovation through the research they do and/or the services they offer. Each week throughout 2023, we’ll be highlighting an organization that’s supporting food innovation in Canada.
Name: Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre
Location: Welland, ON
Mission: To help businesses in Southern Ontario bring ideas to life, from concept through to working prototypes, using innovation and leading-edge technology and software.
Focus: The centre specializes in engineering design, 3D technologies, lean manufacturing processes and additive manufacturing.
Services: The research centre provides services such as applied research, 3D additive manufacturing services, technical services and 3D laser management for:
- Automation
- Reverse engineering
- Process improvement
- Product design and development
- Product re-design and improvement
- Proof of concept
- Piloting and problem solving
What you Need to Know: The centre can provide professional solutions through 3D design, and laser-based 3D scanning to point cloud, and FDM and PolyJet 3D printing in all shapes and sizes.
Notable News: The centre is Canada’s only 3D printing beta test centre for new Stratasys materials that are not yet commercially available.
Get Involved: Contact the centre at research@niagaracollege.ca or reach out to our Regional Innovation Director for Ontario Linda Fox.
