"A new area for applied industrial research to boost business productivity"
QUÉBEC CITY, Oct. 7, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - CRIQ President and CEO Denis Hardy has announced the acquisition of a cutting-edge piece of additive manufacturing (3D printing) equipment for the production of metal parts. His announcement was received by Jacques Daoust, Québec's Minister of the Economy, Innovation, and Exports, at a press conference held earlier this morning in the state-owned company's Québec City offices.
Helping modernize manufacturing equipment
Among the additive manufacturing equipment, technology, and materials available, CRIQ chose a 3D device (EOS-290) that employs a method of direct metal laser sintering, of different metal alloys.
According to Denis Hardy, "The new 3D printer will allow us to continue making strides in applied industrial research and support businesses hoping to modernize equipment and increase productivity. Our new business service will enable these businesses to bring this emerging technology to the world stage."
CRIQ's 3D skills: Industrial equipment and productivity
CRIQ teams have developed skills in computer-aided design, an essential new step in additive manufacturing since parts must be drafted using three-dimensional parameters. Other CRIQ scientists, notably mechanical engineers, work to optimize industrial parts through image processing and provide digitization and inspection services via computer visioning.
Mr. Hardy also noted the 3D expertise of CRIQ R&D specialists: "At our scientific meetings, we will share our knowledge with members of the Canadian committee participating in the standardization of additive manufacturing."
The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) has tasked a branch of CRIQ—Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ)—with managing the SCC mirror committee SMC/ISO/TC 261 on additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. Canada is one of 18 countries involved with the ISO/TC 261 international standardization committee on additive manufacturing set up in 2011 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
About CRIQ
CRIQ (Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec) was founded in 1969. Its mission is to make Québec industry more competitive and boost growth by supporting innovation, productivity, and exports, as well as fostering partnerships to improve products and services. With over 200 employees and labs in Québec City and Montréal, CRIQ carries out close to 2,000 projects each year. www.criq.qc.ca
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SOURCE: Centre de recherche industrielle du Québec
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