Canadian Mat Systems (CMS) is a leading manufacturer of temporary structural foundation panels, commonly called mats, used to support operational activity in areas of low weight-bearing soil conditions. They approached us to optimize the design and materials for their Tuvvaq Rig Mat to reduce weight, cost and increase longevity while meeting functional requirements. These mats,…
Polycast is a leading source for technically demanding quality epoxy-resin castings and is consistently working to design and develop new epoxy cast products for their clients. Part of that product development includes the need for reliable and quick testing to move forward. They reached out to us for testing support when they were developing a…
Micro Tool & Machine Ltd. (MTM), a Winnipeg-based custom machinery manufacturer for the electrical transformer industry, needed support to improve their production line. We were brought in to determine if replacing a metallic pick-and-place arm with a composite alternative could increase production capacity from 25 to 50 per cycle. We assessed the client’s two options…
WD Industrial Group, a Winnipeg manufacturer for the municipal sewer and water industry, had a project started to develop a composite manhole cover with the main objective to significantly reduce the weight. They required composite materials expertise and brought us in to assist with the analysis, testing and prototyping of the new cover. We began…
