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www.vanguardcanada.com OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017 23 technoLogY SHOWCASE t Promation Defence WHAT: The company supplies custom tooling, robotics, large automation systems and additive manufac- turing services to the automotive, nuclear and industry markets since 1995. WHERE: Oakville, ON WHY: The Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Labs focuses on the next generation additive manufacturing processes, also known as 3D Printing. To this end, the lab explores novel techniques to develop advanced materials, innovative products, modeling and simulation tools, monitoring devices, closed-loop control systems, quality assurance algorithms and holistic in-situ and ex-situ characterization techniques. QRA Corp. (Quantum Research Analytics) WHAT: Design Verification Technology - builds advanced analysis tools that dramatically decrease the resources required to verify the design and requirements of complex cyber-physical systems. WHERE: Halifax, NS WHY: QRA builds tools directed at identifying errors early in the design process. Tools that can drastically reduce developing costs, accelerate products to market, and increase confidence in systems. Renaissance Repair & Supply WHAT: Specializing in engineering, repair, service and testing of legacy electronics assemblies used in telecoms and defence applications. WHERE: Ottawa, ON WHY: Renaissance Repair and Supply reverse engineers legacy and aged equipment and forward engineers a solution to extend the life of the electronics – engineering a today solution for a yesterday product. TOPSPIN Technologies Inc. WHAT: Training product to prevent brain injury. WHERE: London, ON WHY: TopSpin360 is a method of training the neck that is consistent with the science on how to prevent concussion. The company's mission is to decrease the risk of concussion through this patented training method that increases static and dynamic neck strength. Uncharted Research and Development Incorporated (URND) WHAT: Imaging for ship hull damage, smuggling, submarines and providing operation software, digital optics, and data recording. WHERE: Stratford, ON WHY: With 10 years' experience in the defence sector, URND.CA has invented innovative sonar technology for Coastguard, commercial vessels and the defence community to ensure that every ship entering or exiting Canadian waterways will be monitored from all angles. VSETA Inc. WHAT: VSETA is a unique Building Intelligence (AI) platform for Facility Service and Public Safety providers to monitor real-time building occupancy and consumption utilizing long range sensors. WHERE: North York, ON WHY: VSETA wireless sensor network operates for years on batteries and is independent of client WiFi network. Frictionless integration into existing buildings without retrofitting costs and hassle has helped to successfully attract large market interest, partner with Microsoft IoT Canada and provide services to a growing list of clients. Halide Emulsion Labs Inc. WHAT: Halide Emulsion Labs Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of Halide Emulsions for HOE (Holo- graphic Optical Elements) using the latest in available technology and applying unique, proprietary production techniques. WHERE: Glencoe, ON WHY: The company uses halide emulsion recording media and holographic recording methods to provide diffraction based optical solutions. With over 40 years of combined expertise in holography, optical, and mechanical engineering disciplines, Halide Emulsion Labs provide state of the art solutions across multiple market segments such as, automotive, aerospace and defence. automa on, robo cs & manufacturing solu ons