Grants and Contributions:
Title:
High productivity laser welding 4.0 initiative
Agreement Number:
984861
Agreement Value:
$345,803.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 7, 2021 - Sep 30, 2024
Description:
Applications involving laser welding continue to expand in North America. Growth is strong in the manufacturing sector, where laser welding offers increased productivity compared to conventional processes. However, some defects can affect this productivity, especially in the case of aluminum alloys, which have a significant potential impact on lightweighting strategies. The main goal of this project is to increase productivity in laser welding by integrating online defect characterization using Industry 4.0 concepts, significantly reducing subsequent quality-control steps. Based on the use of online inspection technologies that emphasize machine-learning algorithms (Industry 4.0) on emerging applications, this project aims to deploy online quality control and assurance systems, reduce production costs and increase the productivity of laser-welded parts. To reach its objectives, this project combines the expertise of the main players in laser processes in Canada, namely UQAR and the NRC.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Rimouski, Quebec, CA G5L 3A1
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q3-984861
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119278919
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
Université du Québec à Rimouski
Federal Riding Name:
Rimouski-Neigette–Témiscouata–Les Basques*
Federal Riding Number:
24018
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710