Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Automated Finishing Cell: research, expand, and implement grinding and part manipulation
Agreement Number:
1032891
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 14, 2025 - Mar 11, 2026
Description:
This project aims to advance in-house automation capabilities by designing and implementing an automated finishing cell of the firm's product lines. Through the addition and programming of an existing industrial robot, the initiative will enhance part quality consistency and reduce manual handling risks. This knowledge will serve as the foundation for replicating automation across additional cells and ultimately developing market-ready foundry automation solutions, contributing to a scalable and commercially viable automated finishing system.
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:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA R2J 0H3
Reference Number:
172-2025-2026-Q2-1032891
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
101231033
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Custom Castings Limited
Federal Riding Name:
Saint Boniface--Saint Vital
Federal Riding Number:
46009
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:
331317