Medical
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NGen investing $5M in five disinfection robot projects
Supercluster organization’s Disinfection Robot Challenge selects five Canadian projects to help stem spread of COVID 19.Read more → -
Leading the Charge
Canadian machine builders’ innovations help medical staff confront COVID-19.Read more → -
Montreal-based consortium among finalists developing NFL’s next-gen helmet
Kollide prototype one of four projects awarded by NFL Helmet Challenge.Read more → -
Health Canada certifies two new Canadian-made ventilators
Both CAE and Ventilators for Canadians say they will begin manufacturing their respective devices now that regulatory hurdle has been cleared.Read more → -
Open-source mini-factory cranks out 50 facemasks per minute within shipping container
Project CAROLA partners Mikron, Festo unveil mobile automation system to address global PPE shortage.Read more → -
Canada launches online portal to connect buyers and sellers of COVID 19 supplies
Federal government spending billions to acquire everything from ventilators to masks.Read more → -
UBC researchers develop biodegradable medical mask
N95 mask design uses only wood fibres harvested in B.C.Read more → -
Feds continue to add to COVID 19 supply stores to meet future demand
Procurement Minister says supply chains for essential equipment have stabilized but Canada continues to secure reliable sources.Read more → -
Etching process turns aluminum sheets into antiviral, antibacterial surfaces
Research by Queensland University of Technology engineers looks to reduce spread of COVID-19 and other infections in hospitals.Read more → -
Toronto design firm develops re-usable, 3D-printed and customized face mask
LuxMea leverages AI-driven design and additive manufacturing to mass produce its Nuo 3D Mask.Read more →
