Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Automation and Robotics Feasibility review and pilot tests to increase constrained manufacturing productivity by 20%, and production capacity by 35%
Agreement Number:
934352
Agreement Value:
$50,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 2, 2019 - Mar 28, 2020
Description:
The project relates to an automation and robotics feasibility review within the manufacturing operations at HealthCraft products. New hires with specific expertise in automation/ robotics/ IT will be made to undertake a detailed review of opportunities, feasibility for approach, calculation of performance gains, along with pilot tests planned. An initial review has indicated a realistic goal is to increase manufacturing productivity in constrained areas by 20%, and production capacity by 35%
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1T 3T7
Reference Number:
172-2019-2020-Q2-934352
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
899918460
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
HealthCraft Products Inc.
Federal Riding Name:
Carleton
Federal Riding Number:
35088
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms
Program Purpose:
The purpose of IRAP Contributions to Firms is to support research, development, adoption and/or adaptation of innovative or technology-driven new or improved products, services or processes in Canada up to their commercialization
Coverage:
IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.
NAICS Code:
339110