CARIC and NSERC, together with the European Commission, launches three collaborative research projects on crucial research areas for the aerospace sector

MONTREAL, Feb. 2, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - The Consortium for Aerospace Research and Innovation in Canada (CARIC) and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) are pleased to announce the launch of three collaborative research projects with the European Commission. The approved research projects include the following:

• Additive Manufacturing Optimization and Simulation Platform for repairing and re-manufacturing of aerospace components – AMOS;
• Electromagnetic Platform for lightweight Integration/Installation of electrical systems in Composite Electrical Aircraft – EPICEA;
• Super-IcePhobic Surfaces to Prevent Ice Formation on Aircraft – PHOBIC2ICE.

These research projects are the result of extensive dialogue between Canadian and European experts, requiring the close cooperation of 30 partners, half from Canada and half from Europe, and involving eight countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Poland, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Spain and the Netherlands.

Denis Faubert, President and CEO of CARIC, applauds this collaboration with major international organizations and extols its benefits for the Canadian aerospace industry. "CARIC is proud to be part of a league of major global players in pursuit of excellence worldwide. The innovation of Canadian business has been recognized and, coupled with European expertise, will be propelled even further, contributing to our country's technological footprint," said Mr. Faubert.

"Canada's world-class aerospace industry is important to the Canadian economy as both an investor in innovation and a creator of high-skilled jobs across the country," said the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. "The Government of Canada welcomes today's announcement and remains committed to supporting such collaborations as a way of inspiring new, innovative technologies that will help Canada continue its leadership in the aerospace industry."

"NSERC is pleased to be involved in this important partnership with CARIC and the European Commission. These three projects will accelerate academia-industry collaboration between Canada and the European Union. Moving towards 2020, NSERC will continue to build multi-lateral, international science-based partnerships. Going global in research and innovation is an important aspect of NSERC's strategic plan," said Dr. B. Mario Pinto, NSERC President.

About CARIC

The Consortium for Aerospace Research and Innovation in Canada (CARIC) is a non-profit organization established with the Government of Canada's financial support. Its mission is to foster the collaboration of researchers in aerospace, universities, colleges and research centres, and support initiatives that promote impactful, responsive aerospace R&D. www.caric.aero

About NSERC

NSERC invests over $1 billion each year in natural sciences and engineering research in Canada. Our investment delivers discoveries, valuable world-firsts in knowledge claimed by a brain trust of over 11,300 professors, world-leading researchers in their fields. Our investments enable partnerships and collaborations that connect industry with discoveries and the people behind them. Researcher-industry partnerships established by NSERC help inform R&D, solve scale-up challenges and reduce the risks of developing high-potential technology.

Our investments provide scholarships and hands-on training experience for the next generation of science and engineering leaders in Canada, almost 30,000 post-secondary students and post-doctoral fellows. 

SOURCE Consortium for Aerospace Research and Innovation in Canada (CARIC)

Alain Aubertin, Vice President, Business Development and International, National Contact for Canada under Horizon 2020 in the area of Smart, Green and Integrated Transport (focusing on Aeronautics), CARIC, Tel.: [phone] x 272, E-mail: [email protected]; Martin LerouxMedia and Public Affairs Officer, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of CanadaTel.: 613-943-7618, E-mail: [email protected]