Composite Materials Centre

Apr 14, 1994

IC-TOP-THE COMPOSITE MATERIALS CENTRE OF SAINT-JEROME INC. (CMC)

SPONSORING DEPARTMENT:

Funded in part by Industry Canada's Technology Outreach Program

BASIC DESCRIPTION:

The Composite Materials Centre of Saint-Jérôme (CMC) is a specialized technology application centre, whose mission is to increase economic growth in the composite materials industry (a.k.a. the composites or reinforced plastics or FRP industry). The Centre is a private, federally chartered, not-for-profit corporation.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

N/A

TARGET AUDIENCE:

All Canadian companies, but particularly those associated with the materials, products, production processes, and related technologies of the composites industry.

FULL DESCRIPTION:

Products and Services

Research and validation of ideas:

• Technical/economic feasibility studies and research, usually including the selection of raw materials and production processes
• Diversification studies
• Standardization and regulations studies
• Market studies and research

Product conception, engineering, and 3D CAD:

• Product conception and engineering, usually including 3D CAD, and the selection of raw materials and production processes
• Scanning of an existing product or prototype
• 3D CAD surfaces and solids
• 3D CAD for SLA prototypes
• 3D rendering (e.g. realistic product visualization)
• Finite Elements Analysis (FEA)
• Selection of testing methods

Selection of raw materials and production processes:

• Analysis, testing and selection of raw materials and production processes, usually carried out during a technical/economic feasibility study
• Product conception and engineering

Fabrication of prototype tooling:

• Analysis, testing and selection of raw materials and production processes to be used for the fabrication of prototype moulds
• Fabrication of prototype moulds

Fabrication and testing of prototypes:

• Fabrication and testing of prototypes, as previously determined during product conception and engineering
• Selection of raw materials and production processes

Implementation and optimization of production processes:

• Analysis and proposal for plant layout, infrastructure, safety procedures and specifications
• Specification, selection, installation, and fine-tuning of equipment
• Publication of production specifications as well as safety procedures and specifications

In-house training programs:

• Customized training programs relating to various aspects of the composite materials industry (e.g. products, markets, raw materials, production processes, CAD/CAM technology, repairs, safety, environment, recycling, etc.)

Technology transfer service:

• Identification and adaptation of raw materials, production processes, products, etc., to import, export, or transfer within Canada
• Valuation and negotiation of the transfer of technologies

Government subsidy service:

• Identification of appropriate government subsidy programs
• Completion and submission of subsidy applications and subsidy status reports

Information services:

• These relate to various aspects of the composite materials industry (e.g. products, markets, raw materials, production processes, CAD/CAM technology, repairs, safety, environment, and recycling)

Assistance with recruiting:

• Contact information for the graduates of CEGEP's Transformation of Composite Materials Departments (e.g. the three-year technologist diploma program)

Technological Expertise CMC employs a specialized team of 17 engineers and technologists, with expertise and know-how in the following technological areas:

• Computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
• Matrices (or resins)
• Additives and fillers
• Reinforcements (or high-performance fibres) in various formats such as yarn, roving, textile, prepreg, etc.
• Core and combination materials
• Production processes
• Fabrication of prototype tooling
• Fabrication of prototypes
• Bonding adhesives
• Testing methods
• Environment and recycling

Market Sector Expertise

Because the above development projects have covered a wide scope of applications, CMC has been able to cultivate an in-depth understanding of the major market sectors of the composite materials industry for products or parts for the following sectors:

• Aerospace
• Construction
• Consumer
• Corrosion
• Electrical
• Marine
• Transportation

Network of Partners

CMC also works in cooperation with other organizations, groups and individuals in order to contribute synergistically to the development and well-being of the composite materials industry.

CMC is connected to a growing network of partners which offers a means contribution to the industry, provides an excellent conduit for technology transfer, and adds diversified expertise and capacity. This network comprises domestic and international research and development centres, technical consulting groups, associations and governments, and private Canadian corporations.

PRIMARY CONTACT:

General Director
The Composite Materials Centre of Saint-Jérôme Inc.
303 Parent Street
Saint-Jérôme, Québec
J7Z 2A1
Tel.: (514) 436-3042
Fax: (514) 436-1685

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