What the facility does
Creation of materials using powder metallurgy technologies
Areas of expertise
The SPS Research Laboratory is the only lab in western Canada where the preparation of novel materials (ceramic, metallic, polymer, nano, bio, conductive, insulative, functionally graded, etc.) via spark plasma sintering is performed.
Research services
Material fabrication
Sectors of application
- Automotive
- Defence and security industries
- Energy
- Manufacturing and processing
- Transportation
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| 10-3 spark plasma sintering machine | Consolidation of powders via SPS |
Private and public sector research partners
- Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
- Canadian Neutron Beam Centre (National Research Council)
- CANMET (Natural Resources Canada)