Colleges and institutes strengthen Canada’s capacity to innovate by undertaking applied research projects that refine and adapt products, services, technologies, and processes.
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Cool work with hydrogen
A lot of effort has gone into discovering the holy grail of zero-emission fuel — and that’s where the promise of hydrogen comes in. A... Read more
Different People, Regular Roommates
Finding a roommate who’s a good fit is a relief for most of us. For people with intellectual disabilities, it could be a lifeline —... Read more
Giving the Aerospace Industry an Upgrade
Aerospace manufacturing companies build parts using computer numerical control (CNC) machines, high-tech sculpting machines that program the path of the cutting tool in core materials.... Read more
Hands-on work on remote control
Off-the-grid technology can present a problem for operators when it’s also out-of-reach. Toronto’s Clear Blue Technologies Inc. has more than two decades of experience in... Read more
Helping a physician innovate with smart IV infusion
Every year millions of patients around the world need intravenous (IV) therapy. IV lines are used for delivering everything from medication to blood, saline and... Read more
Making the Shoe Fit Every Time
Science has solved many conundrums, but finding the shoe that fits perfectly was never on the list. At Centennial College’s Applied Research and Innovation Centre,... Read more
Nurses Test New Operating Room Control System
Computerized monitoring systems are used in all operating rooms in Canadian hospitals. But how would nurses respond to the graphic user interface design of the... Read more
Take heat, be cool
Take heat, be cool. Sounds like a line from a jazz standard, but it’s also a description of solar absorption cooling — a method of... Read more
Technology Cuts Paramedic Response Time
“In a medical emergency, seconds count,” says Terence Kuehn, CEO of Interdev Technologies. Interdev is a leading developer of solutions for emergency medical services. One... Read more