Research Centre: Industrial Research Assistance Program
For Waterloo's Aeryon Labs Inc. , the emerging market for small, unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAV ) presented an opportunity for innovation and expansion into different sectors.
Research Centre: Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering
Wind turbines and solar panels dot the landscape in many parts of Canada, each helping to reduce Canadas dependence on fossil fuels and move the nation to more environmentally friendly and sustainable power sources. Today, almost 17 percent of Canadas total primary energy supply comes from renewable resources an important contribution toward extending the planets life and reducing our impact on the environment as energy demand continues to rise. The National Research Council (NRC) is working to increase this percentage through R&D focused on mapping marine energy resources improving the commercial and technical performance of marine renewable energy systems emerging technologies for harvesting useful energy from ocean waves and water currents in both rivers and coastal waters.
Research Centre: Automotive and Surface Transportation
Industry: Automotive
In the automotive industry, new technologies are constantly being developed to respond to increasingly stringent regulations and manufacturing requirements. To successfully compete on the global stage, auto manufacturers must find new ways of controlling design and development costs, streamlining fabrication processes and responding quickly to rapidly changing market needs.
Military and civilian aircrew alike routinely fly long hours, often in an environment of relentless jolting and shaking that can cause fatigue and discomfort. The effects of this persistent vibration can not only jeopardize flight comfort and safety but can also cause long-term health issues such as chronic back and neck pain. Nowhere is this more apparent than for helicopter crew who are often weighed down by heavy gear and equipment.