The Mohawk College Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) has received $1 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to increase its capacity for advanced industrial 3D printing projects with regional companies.
The announced funding will allow AMIC to expand its applied research work with multisectoral industries on applied research and technology development through next-generation additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, commonly known as 3D printing.
"We are grateful for the support Mohawk College has received from Canada Foundation for Innovation," said Mohawk College President Paul Armstrong. "This strategic investment will solidify AMIC's position as a national leader in additive manufacturing research and development while creating innovative new opportunities for students and supporting local and sustainable manufacturing initiatives."
"Additive Manufacturing 2.0" (AM 2.0) represents the evolution of AM technologies, featuring faster print speeds, increased efficiency, lower unit costs, superior component quality, and enhanced process repeatability. Through this funding, AMIC will acquire new industrial 3D printers, including a metal binder jetting system, a state-of-the-art direct metal laser sintering system, and an automated fused deposition modelling system.
"We are thrilled to receive this CFI funding, which will allow AMIC to remain at the forefront of additive manufacturing in Canada," said Simon Coulson, General Manager, Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre, IDEAWORKS. "These new AM 2.0 technologies will drive the adoption of additive manufacturing by more companies by supporting innovative designs, prototypes, and mass production validation. This equipment is more competitive with traditional manufacturing processes while maintaining the flexibility and design freedoms inherit with legacy AM technology."
Since its inception in 2014, AMIC has successfully completed 223 applied research projects with industry partners in various sectors, including manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, materials, and academic research institutions. This is the second time that Mohawk College's AMIC has received CFI funding in 10 years.
