Grants and Contributions

Develop a computer program to convert Rockwell Automation PLC project software to CODESYS PLC project software. Objective is to convert projects much faster and easier to migrate from Rockwell Automation systems to CODESYS systems.

The project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the firm.

Design a cassette style hybrid NLT/DLT housing prototype that can utilize Deadwood Upgraded Lumber product and conventional stud lumber.

This project aims to raise awareness and guide SMEs toward best practices in cyber security and security hygiene of their infrastructure and projects. This is to be achieved through the delivery of 90 min cybersecurity best practice guidance sessions to SMEs.

Preparatory stage of developing technology for converting recycled concrete remains obtained from construction and demolition waste and returned concrete leavings from ready mix concrete trucks into reactive Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCM).
The technology is based on the principle of mechanochemical activation of the recycled concrete remains/leavings in energy intensive grinding mills where the produced inside the mill impacts cause generation of crystal lattice defects or other metastable forms in the concrete particle, thereby converting inert mineral into a reactive material. The obtained reactive mineral material can be further used as a reactive (pozzolanic or hydraulic) SCM.

This position involves the research and development towards a new product/service offering for Remote Patient Monitoring using wearables and remote devices with dashboard visualizations and alerts. The initial steps include expanding our wearable integrations beyond the current Fitbit API to include the development of the Apple Health Kit and Google Fit to incorporate more common commercial wearable devices. From there, the firm intends to develop a minimum viable product (mobile app) to visualize key biometrics and activity including HR, BP, O2, sleep, steps, falls, and geo location.

The SULUWHIR project aims to develop a process chain for the production of high-performance composite structures and to test it on various representative aerospace components. The innovative SULU manufacturing method is combined with a high-performance resin systems from RAMPF Composite Solutions. The results shall lead to an optimized production process, with improved designs and safety margins of the structures made of the tested resin system including the SULU-Process. For sure, one part of the effort will be dedicated to make the aviation more sustainable and optimize/reduce the usage of environmentally critical raw materials, the needed energy consumption during the manufacturing process, especially reducing the curing temp & time.

The project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the firm.

This project is to investigate and further characterize propulsion grade lithium-ion batteries for aircraft by bring together subject matter experts to identify and address gaps in the industry standards and operator requirements to ensure this technology can be installed safely, and help fulfill zero-emissions aircraft technology.

A business innovation project to experiment with new product marketing activities to build product-centric demand for the firm’s sustainable biotech products.