AI industry and its impact on our society
Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry had definitely impacted our society and our way of living. IBM gives us a clear definition of AI as being “the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs”. To put it in simple terms, these machines will learn human-like levels of intelligence. But artificial intelligence is not […]
Ground-Breaking Biomedical Engineering Innovations that You Didn’t Know Existed
The biomedical engineering sector is breaking headlines everywhere! From vaccines to virtual medicine, biomedical engineering is one of the most discussed topics of our era. In fact, with a 27% increase in growth in recent years, biomedical engineering has been recognized as one of the fastest growing fields (Bureau of Labour, 2021). And, with a […]
3D printing technology – what does the future hold?
3D printing technology is a technology that helps us to create objects in an easier manner without going through the complex processes that previously existed. Throughout the history of mankind, inventing and conceiving objects was deal breaker for the human survival. From making hunting tools to, nowadays, modern farming, we can’t help but to create […]
The Electric/Electronic industry (EE) and its global influence
Emerging in the 20th century, the electronics industry is one of the largest industries in Canada; The electronics industry is divided into sectors: communications and components, computers and office machines, and consumer electronics. Semiconductor represents a significant subsector of electronics, particularly in telecommunications market. In Canada, this industry represents about 4% of the total manufacturing […]
Innovations in MedTech
The WHO (World Health Organization) defines the concept of MedTech as “the application of knowledge and skills organized in the form of devices, medicines, vaccines, procedures, and systems developed to solve a health problem and improve quality of life”. MedTech, therefore includes all technologies for the healthcare environment, from an online appointment booking site to […]
Intelligent Aeronautical Design 4.0
The fuel consumption of an aircraft largely depends on its mass. It has been shown that a weight reduction of 500 kg translates into a reduction of around 1% in fuel consumption. The aeronautical industry is currently working on the design and the development of new materials that are lighter than those already existing in […]
Soar Higher: Overcoming Financial Burdens Induced by the New Luxury Tax in the Aeronautics Industry
The Federal Government imposes a new luxury tax on aircrafts placing the health of the Canadian aeronautics industry at risk. Earlier this year, the Liberal Government announced a new tax that would impact the aeronautics industry like never before. The already-fragile and beloved Canadian aeronautics industry is now responsible for bearing the impact of the […]
Advancements in decarbonization technology
Recent advancements and the creation of new decarbonization technologies offer hope to help heal our struggling environment, as it is no secret that climate change is one of the greatest perils humanity is currently facing. These technologies, focused on a variety of aspects ranging from renewable energy production and storage to the capture and valorization […]
Forest industry: the importance of R&D
Canada’s forest industry is a significant source of economic, social and environmental benefits, and the country has a real commercial advantage. That’s why Canada is a leader in forest products trade. The majority of the industry’s wood comes from trees in British Columbia, but wood from southern Ontario, Quebec and Alberta is also used. There […]
Pharmaceutical industry: in pursuit of R&D
The pharmaceutical industry in Canada is one of the most innovative and growing sectors, involving the creation and/or modification of drugs. It is even the 9th largest market in the world. The industry’s players are companies of all sizes, from different sub-industries such as biopharmaceuticals, medical device manufacturing, or animal health. Research and development networks […]