Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Transducers for Non-Destructive Inspection of Laser-Welded Inter-Cell Connectors in Li-Ion Battery Packs

Agreement Number:

1009044

Agreement Value:

$100,000.00

Agreement Date:

Oct 1, 2023 - Nov 30, 2024

Description:

InspecTech will develop in-house Electro-Magnetic Acoustic Transducer (EMAT) hardware and integrate machine learning data analysis, for inspecting laser-welded inter-cell connectors in Li-ion battery packs. EMAT is an emerging Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technology that enables Ultrasonic Testing (UT) without the need for couplant, such as water; hence, EMAT overcomes the main barrier to using UT on Li-ion battery packs. The machine learning algorithm will refine the EMAT’s resolution to bring it to par with traditional UT. The machine learning enabled EMAT technology will have wide applicability to InspecTech’s other product offerings.

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:

Scarborough, Ontario, CA M1P 3A9

Reference Number:

172-2023-2024-Q2-1009044

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

123455834

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Operating Name:

Inspectech

Recipient's Legal Name:

Inspectech Analygas Group Inc

Federal Riding Name:

Scarborough Centre

Federal Riding Number:

35094

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Contributions to Firms projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

334512