Montreal – The Consortium for Aerospace Research and Innovation in Canada (CARIC) and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) have launched three collaborative research projects with the European Commission. The approved research projects include:
- 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, CARIC president and CEO, said, "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."
The Hon. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, said, "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."
"These three projects will accelerate academia-industry collaboration between Canada and the European Union. Going global in research and innovation is an important aspect of NSERC's strategic plan," said Dr. B. Mario Pinto, NSERC president.
Source: CARIC