Applied research in advanced materials and additive manufacturing as well as prototyping, testing and training services to accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing and industry 4.0
A leading research centre in metal additive manufacturing, the Additive Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) provides designers and manufacturers with a collaborative applied research environment in which to explore additive manufacturing. Industry partners have access to laser sintering, utilizing metal (DMLS) and plastic (SLS) powders, fused deposition modelling (FDM), optical and scanning electron microscopy to characterize materials, and trained staff to operate the labs and collaborate on projects. AMIC projects help industry with innovative product (re)design and development; manufacturing process optimization; and new materials development. The Centre’s focus is on supporting industrial adoption of advanced manufacturing and industry 4.0 technologies for increased efficiency and better product design. Workshops and specialized training are also available to industry.
AMIC is part of IDEAWORKS, Mohawk College’s applied research division, and is affiliated with Mohawk’s Sensor Systems and Internet of Things (IOT) Research Chair, the Energy and Power Innovation Centre and the Medical Technologies Innovation Centre.
- Applied research in additive manufacturing
- Laser sintering (plastic, resin and metal)
- Design optimization
- Process optimization
- Reverse engineering
- Computer aided design
- Materials development
- Product development
- Aerospace and satellites
- Automotive
- Defence and security industries
- Manufacturing and processing
- Mining, minerals and metals
- Professional and technical services (including legal services, architecture, engineering)
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| EOSINT P 395 | Plastic laser-sintering system for the direct manufacture of end products for series, spare parts, functional prototypes and master patterns |
| EOSINT M 280 | Laser-based e-manufacturing system for direct production of metal parts and tooling |
| FARO Arm 3D Scanner | 3D scanner for measurement and modelling of parts |
| JEOL JSM-IT100 InTouchScope Scanning Electron Microscope | Electron microscope that allows for scanning of surface topography and composition of material samples |
| 3D Platforms WorkSeries 200 | Large format fused deposition modelling (FDM) with a build volume of 1x1x0.5m |
| Desktop Metal Studio+ | Bound metal deposition system for the direct manufacture of end products for series, spare parts, functional prototypes and master patterns |
Private and public sector research partners
- Arcelor Mittal Dofasco
- Stelco
- Canadian Institute for Non Destructive Engineering
- Pratt & Whitney Canada
- L3 Wescam
- The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI)
- Merq Machining
- Norlok
- Honeywell
- Hybrid Power Solutions
- CanMet Energy
- Q5X
- General Dynamics
- DynaPlas Inc.
- CareGo
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| Mohawk College to become industry test site for 3D printing with support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation | https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/media-release-mohawk-college-to-become-industry-test-site-for-3d-printing-with-support-from-the-canada-foundation-for-innovation/ |
| Mohawk College to become 3D printing industry test site | http://www.tctmagazine.com/additive-manufacturing/mohawk-college-to-become-3d-printing-industry-test-site/ |
| Thinking in Three Dimensions: innovative design and manufacturing finds a home at IDEAWORKS | https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/about/news/blogs/think-three-dimensions-innovative-design-and-manufacturing-finds-a-home-at-0 |
| Pumping out solutions: Mohawk’s AMIC guides FloNergia from prototype to production | https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/pumping-out-solutions/ |
| Mohawk is where manufacturers come to learn about 3D Printing | https://www.mohawknewsdesk.ca/mohawk-is-where-manufacturers-come-to-learn-about-3d-printing/ |