Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario, has been awarded $568,000 in funding from the Ontario Research Fund (ORF) for two research projects. The first project, CONSTRUCT, focuses on sustaining the skilled trades workforce by reducing workplace injuries and improving job accessibility for underrepresented groups. The second project will establish additional capacity in robotic welding and metallurgical analysis, focusing on additive manufacturing and Industry 4.0.
KITCHENER, ONT. — Two Conestoga projects are on the receiving end of $568,000 in funding from the provincial government’s Ontario Research Fund .
Conestoga received grants for CONSTRUCT: Centre for Ontario’s Network of Skilled Trade Researchers, Unions, Contractors, and Tradespeople ; and robotic welding and metallurgical analysis .) at Conestoga. According to a release, it is focused on sustaining the skilled trades workforce by reducing workplace injuries and improving job accessibility for underrepresented groups. The lead researcher is Dr. Amin Yazdani, executive director of CISWP.
The second project will establish additional capacity in robotic welding and metallurgical analysis, focusing on additive manufacturing, large-scale 3D printing, CAD-CAM, non-destructive evaluation, metallurgy and Industry 4.0.. Established in 2020, the Conestoga centre is a dedicated hub for applied research, technical services and training with a focus on advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity and advanced recycling technologies, the release continues.
ORF research projects are selected competitive peer-review process. The funding helps institutions cover the costs of research operations and facilities, including building, renovating and equipping research facilities with equipment and laboratories.Francophone women gain employment in the skilled trades in SudburyWaterloo engineers use AR and VR to help extend infrastructure lifespansStrait of Canso Superport receives funding boost for big movesU.S.
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