1.1: Our Clients

TACAM predominantly supports the following sectors:

Sector	Description
Aerospace	Includes organizations that provide manufacturing, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and training for the aerospace industry. Comprised of a mix of civil/commercial, defence and space systems activities.
General Manufacturing	Includes products / components manufacturing (metals, polymers, composites), agricultural technology, heavy vehicle manufacturing (on- and off-highway), equipment manufacturing, original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and small- and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises.

1.2: Client Needs

Our clients work with us in three core types of services:

• Technical and business services
• Research and development
• Training and technology diffusion

Our work focuses on the following areas of expertise:

• Advanced manufacturing and materials
• Smart Factory / Learning Factory
• Manufacturing Automation and Robotics
• Rapid prototyping technologies
• Non-destructive inspection
• Physical and computer-based simulations

Bring your project idea to life using the unique combination of technology, facilities and expertise from Red River College Polytechnic. To get things started, contact us and submit your project idea. Let us know what you have in mind, and we’ll help you figure out the scope of the project. To submit your project idea, fill out the contact form on this page.

Once you get in touch with us, we’ll work together to figure out the best way to bring your idea to life. We listen to your needs and gain a thorough understanding of the project requirements. Then we provide guidance, address uncertainties, and work to ensure your product will meet your expectations. We work with you to define project scope, possible timelines and next steps.

Pricing and timetable of deliverables will be determined on individual basis, with prices at rates similar to private sector rates. Clients’ requirements will be gathered and analyzed to determine the scope of the service. The deliverables will depend on the scope and objective of the service.

Once we figure out the scope of your project, we’ll help you tap into funding opportunities. We have access to a pool of grants from different funding sources that support innovative services and products, applied research and industry training. The cost of the project could be partially covered by one of our funding agencies. We can also leverage your cash to secure additional funding. You will also have the option of paying for the project, especially if immediate delivery is preferred.

When your project is ready to start, we’ll mobilize our resources to better serve your needs. Depending on the scope of your project, you could team up with TACAM expert staff, Red River College Polytechnic instructors, students, and partner organizations to get the return on your investment. Access our technology and facilities to support your project, or we could come to you if you’re looking for convenience.

At TACAM, we strive to develop meaningful projects that can fulfill the bottom line of all organizations – bringing return to your investment. Read more about our success cases and find out how we strive to deliver our projects on time and on budget.