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NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre - QC - Canada

NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre

Last Update: April 3, 2025
QC, Canada
Aerospace manufacturing technologies facilities in Montreal, Mirabel and Ottawa

NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation and warehousing
Grant Providers
  • National Research Council Canada (NRC)
  • Government of Canada
Status
Open

Overview of the NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre program

Fee-for-service R&D support for the design and development of the next generation of cost-effective and environmentally friendly aircraft.

Eligible projects & activities

additive manufacturing (AM) and repair technologies advanced material removal technologies aircraft assembly assembly and finishing using collaborative robots drone-based service & maintenance applications fibre placement and autoclave processing high energy density metal joining high precision process robotics & cobotics liquid composite moulding metal forming mirror manufacturing using cooperating robots for tooling/jig reduction resistance welding of thermoplastic composites robotization & control of processes involving high forces (FSW, ISF) and/or high dynamics (e.g. machining) solid-state joining surface finishing, coating deposition, and treatment
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 420,000

Implementing high-energy density metal joining for aircraft components

$ 280,000

Implementing drone-based service and maintenance applications

$ 400,000

Developing fibre placement and autoclave processing technology

$ 250,000

Designing liquid composite molding processes for sustainable aircraft parts

$ 300,000

Developing a new high-precision robotic process for aircraft assembly

$ 350,000

Developing additive manufacturing technologies for aircraft repairs in Quebec City

Eligibility criteria of the NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre program

The eligibility criteria for this grant are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Consider reaching out to the NRC's Aerospace Research Centre Business Development Team via email at nrc.aerobdt-edaaero.cnrc@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or visiting their location at 2107, chemin de la Polytechnique, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1J4 for specific details on the grant eligibility criteria.

Who is eligible?

The NRC's aerospace manufacturing technologies centre is focused on supporting the aerospace industry, particularly in areas like modern manufacturing practices and next-generation aircraft design and development.

Eligible expenses

The NRC Aerospace Research Centre focuses on advancing manufacturing technologies to enhance the aerospace sector in Canada. The eligible projects involve conducting research and development in cutting-edge production techniques and innovations.
  • Research and development in 3D additive manufacturing and repair technologies.
  • Development of advanced material removal technologies.
  • Innovations in aircraft assembly techniques.
  • Implementation of assembly and finishing processes using collaborative robots.
  • Development of drone-based service and maintenance applications.
  • Advancements in fibre placement and autoclave processing for composite materials.
  • Research into high energy density metal joining methods.
  • Enhancement of high precision process robotics and cobotics.
  • Improvement in liquid composite moulding processes.
  • Advancements in metal forming techniques.
  • Research on mirror manufacturing utilizing cooperating robots to reduce tooling/jig requirements.
  • Development of resistance welding technologies for thermoplastic composites.
  • Optimization of robotization and control in processes involving high forces and dynamics.
  • Exploration of solid-state joining methods.
  • Innovation in surface finishing, coating deposition, and treatment processes.

Eligible geographic areas

The grant may cover expenses related to research and development in aerospace manufacturing technologies, leveraging NRC's capabilities and equipment.
  • Costs associated with the use of advanced manufacturing equipment and facilities such as the 3D metal printer, electron beam welding, and robotic systems.
  • Expenses for R&D activities in additive manufacturing, robotics, and composite material processing.
  • Personnel costs for technicians and engineers involved in project execution.

How to apply to the NRC — Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies Centre program

To apply for this grant, please follow these steps: 1. Contact the Business Development Team at the Aerospace Research Centre by emailing nrc.aerobdt-edaaero.cnrc@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca. 2. Provide details about your project proposal and how it aligns with the research and technology development areas supported by the NRC's aerospace manufacturing technologies centre. 3. Follow any additional instructions or requirements provided by the grant application process. If no specific steps are outlined for this grant, please consider reaching out to the Aerospace Research Centre for more information.

Additional information

- The NRC's aerospace manufacturing technologies centre is a key player in advancing next-generation, cost-effective manufacturing methods, particularly in the aerospace sector. - The centre collaborates with industry partners to develop and demonstrate cutting-edge manufacturing technologies for the aerospace industry. - The focus is on designing and producing environmentally friendly aircraft while maintaining high quality, reliability, and performance standards. - The centre's technical experts and engineers provide support for the advancement and implementation of innovative manufacturing practices. - The equipment available at the centre includes various cutting-edge technologies and facilities for research and development in aerospace manufacturing. - Industry collaboration throughout the supply chain is a key aspect of the centre's mandate to contribute to the competitiveness and profitability of the aerospace sector.

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