Propelling the Aerospace and Manufacturing Industries to New Heights of Innovation

Cost-effective, practical solutions to support the aerospace and manufacturing industries through research and development, technical and business services, and training and knowledge dissemination. The Technology Access Centre for Aerospace and Manufacturing (TACAM) offers access to Red River College’s facilities, equipment and expertise, and to funding opportunities to foster innovation.

About TACAM

Services

Applied Research and Development

Researching, evaluating and demonstrating new processes, products or materials without interrupting your production.

Technical and Business Services

Leveraging our advanced manufacturing and aerospace expertise and resources to address your technological problem or opportunity.

Training and Technology Diffusion

Training your workforce effectively and affordably, and transferring knowledge to support continuous industry growth.

We work with industry in areas that are important to them. If you have a project, talk to us about shaping a custom solution that meets your needs.

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Expertise

Advanced Manufacturing and Materials

Leading advances in the manufacturing sector for product design and development, process development and optimization, and evaluating new technologies and materials for many industrial applications.

Smart Factory / Learning Factory

Fostering innovation and knowledge transfer in a realistic manufacturing environment to create better digitized and interconnected production facilities.

Manufacturing Automation and Robotics

Working with advanced automation and robotic production systems to create new, and optimize existing, manufacturing processes.

Rapid Prototyping Technologies

Using three-dimensional computer aided design data to visualize and fabricate scale models of a physical part or assembly.

Non-destructive Inspection

Evaluating properties of materials, components or systems. Maintaining product integrity through non-destructive techniques.

Physical and Computer-based Simulations

Creating similar conditions of operation of processes and systems through computer-based modelling or using physical components.

TACAM supports industry research projects from organizations seeking access to the best Red River College has to offer, including researchers, staff, students and facilities.

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Facilities and Technology

Smart Factory

Evaluate emerging technologies such as advanced robotics, factory automation and simulation, additive manufacturing, reverse engineering and industrial network technologies before incorporating them into your operations.

Model Factory Machine Shop

Save time and money on design, prototyping, inspection, machining, additive manufacturing, and more by putting your project in the hands of our manufacturing experts.

Centre for Aerospace Technology & Training

Evaluate new joining and bonding processes and materials before making a major capital investment or interrupting your existing production flow.

Centre for Non-destructive Inspection

Inspect new and existing composite products using the Laser UT® System.

Composites Model Factory

Manufacture and assemble composite aerospace components, and get the training that you need, in our fully equipped facility.

Mobile Services and Remote Work

Our experts can work directly with you at your facility to provide technical support, solve a problem or train your staff.

We have everything you need to complete a project, maximize efficiency for your organization, or achieve new heights in aerospace and manufacturing innovation.

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Start a Project with TACAM

Working with us gives you unparalleled access to Red River College’s cutting-edge technology, facilities and expertise. Get in touch with us and propose a new project.

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