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36 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 www.vanguardcanada.com by marCello sukhDeo TeChnology showCase Battlefield International WHAT: An aerospace-grade land system and marine quick connect expert. WHERE: Cayuga, ON WHY: Battlefield International has systematically and experimentally transformed the world standard Aerospace-grade quick disconnect couplings into new products with the specific features required to meet shared technical requirements of the global land systems and marine industries. The company's quick connect and fluid power land systems specific designs begin with aerospace efficiencies including being exceptionally lightweight and as corrosion resistant as possible. Weight and space savings are assured in an extremely robust platform. Expanse Microtechnologies WHAT: Expanse Microtechnologies provides a unique suite of materials inspection services, unlocking mysteries for the developers of advanced materials. WHERE: Waterloo, ON WHY: The company provides customized 3D X-ray imaging to technology industries including defence & aerospace and medical device manufacturers. The goal of the company is to support the adoption of advanced manufacturing methods, in particular, additive manufacturing of engineering alloys, technical ceramics, and composites. Drawing from the experience of its technical staff, this support extends to the development of new materials and coatings as well as accurate non-destructive and non-contact measure- ment of small, complex-shaped parts. Hybrid Power Solutions WHAT: Provider of the revolutionary Batt Pack, a lightweight, portable lithium ion battery system designed to replace commercial and industrial grade generators. WHERE: Mississauga, ON WHY: Ideal for indoor and outdoor applications, the Batt Pack and Batt Pack XP are exceptionally easy to use and deliver up to 20A (@120VAC) or 4000W. The system is the perfect energy solution for a variety of applications in military, mining, public transit, railway and construction. It is designed to last an entire work shift and recharge quickly in three hours. K A Imaging WHAT: Next generation X-ray imaging detectors for improved visualization in defence, aerospace, energy, marine, automotive, life sciences and nuclear industries. WHERE: Kitchener, ON WHY: KA Imaging designs, manufactures and supports patented, high-resolution, high-speed, multi-spectral and phase contrast X-ray detectors and systems to achieve unprecedented material separation and visual- ization. The company offers a variety of bench-top micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) systems as well as fixed and portable multi-spectral (color) X-ray imaging detectors. T echnology will once again play an indispensable part in the upcom- ing Best Defence Conference. The event, which is organized by Pilot Hill Ltd, will bring together local and international companies to show- case their technologies that are relevant to the defence and security industry. Companies chosen for this part of the conference will highlight their novel innovations at their respective display booths, and each will have the opportunity to make a short presentation to the general audience. "The Technology Showcase will highlight some innovative companies in Canada," said Heather Pilot, President, Pilot Hill Ltd. "We are looking to open it up to companies from other countries as well, such as Techmodal from the UK." Pilot went on to explain that this special session will help startups and SMEs to connect with "primes to bring their products to market and hopefully have their technology adopted and manufactured in Canada." Those attending can expect to hear from companies about next-generation X-ray imaging detectors, rugged robots with high-precision spatial aware- ness for use in outdoor terrains, real-time networked imaging applications, software for marine surveillance applications and a disruptive new alterna- tive to traditional satellites and drones. "Presentations are also geared toward providing SMEs with the insight on how to approach primes to get into their supply chains, about opportunities and future technology," Pilot added. The conference will also cover sessions around Land Projects and Engineering Projects. "Best Defence offers a unique occasion and value of networking in an in- formal atmosphere, and for a relatively inexpensive cost, companies have the opportunity to form partnerships and build business relationships within the Canadian defence sector and meet key people in the industry," said Pilot. The following are some of the companies that will participate in the Tech- nology Showcase at Best Defence 2018, which will be held at the London Convention Centre in London, Ontario on November 5-6. 2018 TeChnology showCase ParTiCiPanTs

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