CTAC supports companies adopting advanced manufacturing technologies with product development and process improvement services.
Camosun’s Technology Access Centre provides product development and process improvement services to Vancouver Island-based manufacturers. We help companies adopt advanced manufacturing technologies and are a key link between the manufacturing sector and Camosun’s students and faculty. Camosun specializes in advanced manufacturing, rapid prototyping, 3D scanning, composites tooling and parts manufacturing, productivity enhancement & automation, technology, and human performance.
- 3D design & rapid prototyping
- Automation
- Concept ideation, validation & design review
- Consumer focus groups
- Corporate on-site & in-house training
- Cost avoidance
- Customized technology demonstrations
- Design Services
- Field trials/simulation
- Interactive Workshops
- Literature reviews
- Manufacturing process design and development
- Open houses - facility & personnel
- Process optimization
- Product Design & Development
- Project management
- Regulatory guidance
- Rental of space & equipment
- Retail product label & packaging review
- Reverse Engineering
- Sample analysis & testing
- Workflow consultation
- Technology validation and transfer
- Management and business related services
- Manufacturing and processing
Specialized Labs and Equipment
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ABB IRB 120 Robot with Cognex vision system |
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ABB IRB 140 Welding Robot with Fronius Cold Metal Transfer (CMT) Welder |
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Carbon Fiber Printer |
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Content Management System |
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Condor VC Weiler High Precision Toolroom Lathe |
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Fortus 400mc FDM Rapid Prototyping Machine |
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Go!Scan 20™, Go!Scan 50™, Creaform Laser Scanner ? Creaform 3D Laser Scanner |
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Manual Fronius CMT Aluminum Welder |
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Matsuura MX-520 PC4 5-Axis CNC MX-520 CNC Machining Centre |
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MVP Tooling Compound Applicator for Composites |
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OMAX 60120 Precision Jetmachining Center 5-Axis waterjet cutter |