Making it in Ontario (ARCHIVED)

Making it in Ontario (ARCHIVED)

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Making it in Ontario (ARCHIVED) episodes

  • Voltera & York University
    00:00-03:24 - Intro
    03:25-05:55 - Meeting Gerd and his work with laser-induced graphene
    05:42-06:28 - Meeting Matt and his work at Voltera
    06:29-08:09 - How Matt and Gerd met, & what they're working on now
    08:10-12:32 - 3D printing vs additive manufacturing, and where 3d printing electronics fits into the discussion
    12:33-18:58 - The advantages of 3D printing electronics are more than just cost savings
    18:59-20:11 - The use-cases for this technology are yet to be fully realised - the sky's the limit
    20:12-25:53 - Voltera's evolution from traditional to additive electronics & their future plans
    25:54-32:14 - The barriers to accessibility of this new technology - or - Not enough cooks in the kitchen
    32:15-34:33 - Best practices and use cases for this new tech have yet to be written
    34:34-38:19 - What's next for our guests and their tech?
    39 min
  • SpaceRyde
    00:00-03:37 - Intro
    03:38-04:07 - Meeting our guest
    04:08-04:43 - Sitting in Canada's first Rocket Factory - This is SpaceRyde
    04:44-07:27 - SpaceRyde's solution to getting off the ground and out of the lower atmosphere
    07:28-09:24 - Rocket Science 101 - What is 'Max Q'?
    09:24-10:18 - Quick history of launching rockets from balloons
    10:19-13:03 - Discussing the Ryder rocket, and comparing costs to a Falcon 9 launch
    13:04-17:14 - The slow pace of technological evolution in space travel (and SpaceRyde's solution)
    17:15-20:07 - Opening the doors for additional manufacturing innovation - the costs of not going to space
    20:08-22:26 - SpaceRyde's plans for their rocket - THE network of orbital rockets
    22:27-26:00 - Rocket Science 102 - Vacuum vs sea-level rocket engines (and why the difference matters)
    26:01-27:07 - Sohrab's academic/professional path to "Canada's first Rocket Factory"
    27:08-31:29 - Sohrab's story of how he got to where he is
    31:30-34:17 - Why Canada?
    34:18-35:51 - Canada's going to the moon!
    36 min
  • Ontario East Economic Development
    00:00-03:01 - Intro
    03:02-04:12 - Meeting our guest
    04:13-09:00 - Learning about Ontario East - Manufacturing is a BIG deal
    09:01-12:15 - Business attraction & retention - a tactical discussion
    12:16-18:34 - The Talent Identification Support Program (TISP) and workforce development in Ontario East
    18:35-23:11 - Discussing solutions for workforce development - 'We need to raise awareness!'
    23:12-25:01 - The advantages of living and working in 'Not-the-GTA'
    25:02-26:54 - Brendan gives a review of Trillium's Land-Use report
    26:55-32:55 - What is 'Employable Land' and how/why is Ontario running out of it?
    32:56-35:13 - A magic wand isn't enough to fix these issues
    35:14-36:43 - Brendan asks a hypothetical question: "...Is there even a labour shed for it?"
    36:44-38:59 - Which companies are Jay and Chris keeping an eye on?
    38:59-39:53 - Saying goodbye and an event in September
    40 min
  • BIG-nano
    00:00-03:13 - Nick's Intro
    03:14-03:49 - Meeting the guests
    03:50-08:48 - Explaining Meltblown Technology & how their process is different
    08:49-13:37 - The invention that John is holding in his hands - Smart Textile
    13:38-15:56 - Innovation by accident, but not really by accident
    15:57-20:24 - The partners who helped get them where they are, and helping move them forward
    20:25-23:17 - Nick reviews what he's learned so far and talks about what's next
    23:18-25:37 - What Big Nano was working on during the pandemic
    25:38-29:23 - Woven vs non-woven textiles - a discussion about fire fighter clothing
    29:24-30:54 - The advantages of going down in scale - More surface area
    30:55-32:46 - Nick learns how difficult it is to quickly explain this technology - it's like your lungs!
    32:47-36:35 - Big Nano, the company, and how they find talent
    36:36-40:51 - Big Nano and in-house R&D
    41 min
  • Tri-Mach
    00:00 - 03:56 - Nick's Intro
    03:57 - 06:41 - Meeting the guests, and a quick history of Tri-Mach.
    06:42-07:55 - What does Tri-Mach's market look like? What are they building today?
    07:56-09:26 - What is SKU Defamation? The rules for making food in Canada & the need for flexible equipment
    09:27-11:11 - The design philosophy behind 'Ever-Kleen®' technology
    11:12-14:56 - Krystal, Conestoga College, and their in-house training of skilled trades
    14:57-16:05 - Working with government to build the company AND their talent pool
    16:06-19:04 - The carbon footprint of wasted food, and what Tri-Mach machines can do about it
    19:05-21:35 - Sustainability in ALL aspects of manufacturing - product AND personnel
    21:36-23:51 - What was happening on Tri-Mach's shop floor that day?
    23:52-28:07 - The vertical farming discussion
    28:08-34:16 - Krystal's journey to CEO of Tri-Mach - or - How do we get more female leaders in manufacturing?
    34:17-38:06 - The COVID19 disruption for Tri-Mach and their customers
    38:07-40:31 - Krystal discusses the challenges of employable land in Ontario
    41 min
  • NORCAT
    00:00-04:52 - Nick's Intro
    04:53-05:46 - Meeting the guests
    05:47-07:16 - NORCAT began as Health & Safety Training for mining...
    07:17-08:15 - ...and evolved into an innovation hub for manufacturing SME in various fields
    08:16-11:02 - NORCAT in 1996 - the transition from overheads to CDs
    11:03-18:35 - How virtual reality helps improve training and saves time/money/lives
    18:36-22:05 - "The inventor may not be the best business person." Edward discusses the Sudbury Incubator
    22:06-25:33 - Greg discusses mental health in the mines. "It's about safety above the neck."
    25:34-29:47 - Learning to read the signs of mental health issues
    29:48-34:26 - Let's talk about Mining! Tech, tools, and what's changed in 100+ years.
    34:27-36:37 - How does one get into mining? It takes more than just a strong back.
    36:38-38:43 - NORCAT's history of innovation
    39 min
  • Automotive Centre of Excellence
    00:00-03:57 - Nick's Intro
    03:58-05:24 - Meeting the guests
    05:25-08:50 - It's not just a wind tunnel, it's a $120M Climatic, Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel
    08:51-09:56 - It's not just one tunnel. There are multiple chambers for different testing
    09:57-15:08 - Aerodynamics for electric vehicles - The devil is in the details
    15:09-17:37 - They even test structural components for buildings, provide defence training, and more
    17:38-25:07 - Aerodynamics, thermal/power management, and acoustics - or - How to make EVs better
    25:08-31:54 - Let's talk about Project Arrow and the SME's contributing to it
    31:55-34:32 - "Ontario TechU means tech with a conscience"
    34:33-36:03 - Can't make it to the facility? You can monitor your testing virtually
    36:04-39:44 - ACE's mission at Ontario Tech University - collaboration and innovation
    40 min
  • Acerta Analytics Solutions
    00:00-03:43 - Nick's Intro
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    03:44-04:31 - Introduction to Greta Cutulenco
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    04:32-05:43 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is older than people think (think late 1970s)
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    05:44-08:34 - How AI differs from typical computer programming
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    07:28-11:35 - Starting your AI journey - or - 'How do I install AI on my Shop Floor?'
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    11:12-15:04 - Collecting data on 'Critical Indicators'
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    15:05-17:48 - Using AI to improve QC in the shift from ICEs to EVs
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    17:49-19:20 - Nick realizes an obvious truth: 'AI worksbest with lots of data points'
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    14:56-21:23 - AI is not a silver bullet - the guitar manufacturing discussion
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    18:40-24:05 - Ontario's place in AI and the importance of early adoption
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    24:06-26:46 - ‘I'm sold! Now, how much does it cost?' - Depends on the sensors you use
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    26:47-28:53 - Let's talk about Acerta Analytics and how they are improving quality control
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    22:24-30:29 - Acerta's Ecosystem Partners - or - What sensors can you plug into your AI Brain?
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    26:08-32:14 - The difference between AI and Machine Learning
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    32:15-34:29 - "What's a neural network?"
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    34:30-38:12 - What's next for Acerta?
    39 min
  • CAPPEM
    00:00-03:13 - Nick's Intro
    03:14-04:39 - Meeting the guests
    04:40-05:49 - The shift from making toys to PPE
    05:50-11:58 - Reviewing the chaos of March, 2020, and CAPPEM's raison d'etre
    11:59-15:45 - How can we compete with low cost regions for PPE manufacturing? Automation & Technology!
    15:46-17:25 - The numerous advantages of making PPE in Ontario: Quality, tracability, & testing
    17:25-21:35 - Let's learn about masks, how they fit, and how they function
    21:36-28:31 - Discussing the science of masks: Electrostatics, Brownian motion, and bioaerosols
    28:32-33:59 - How to get more Ontario-Made masks onto more faces
    34 min
  • DAIR
    00:00-03:34 - Nick's Intro
    03:34-05:38 - Learning about Alex Tsoulis and his history in aerospace manufacturing
    05:39-08:54 - Alex takes us back to aerospace design & manufacturing 1986
    08:55-12:50 - In DAIR, the 'R' stand for 'Research' - Moving forward together
    12:51-15:58 - "You don't train half your hockey team at a time. It makes no sense!" - Training SME's
    15:59-21:06 - Here comes the pitch (session)! - Academics and industry develop capabilities
    21:07-24:35 - Whatever's next for Ontario aerospace, we'll be ready.'
    24:36-29:08 - Let's talk about Mitsubishi Heavy Industry in Ontario
    29:09-32:35 - Alex reminds young people how exciting a career in aerospace is
    33 min

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