Hannover Messe is a month away, and we’re counting down with a special series featuring Ontario manufacturers and technology companies that will be showcasing at the world's largest industrial technology trade fair.

We kick off the series with Michael Rosas, VP General Manager of Virtualware. The conversation explores the challenges of 3D technology adoption, and how Virtualware is reducing friction to help manufacturers use extended reality across their value chain, from design to remote training to sales. He also tells us about their brand new Battery Boost workforce initiative with Invest Windsor-Essex that will train workers for NextStar Energy’s battery plant before it’s built, and gives us a peek at what Virtualware will be showcasing at Hannover Messe.

• 00:17 Introducing New Series and Canada’s Presence at Hannover Messe 2025
• 04:21 Michael Rosas' Journey to Virtualware via Entertainment Industry
• 13:01 Virtualware's Immersive 3D Technology and Adoption Challenges
• 20:55 Manufacturing Use Case: Simumatik
• 26:13 Battery Boost Workforce Development Initiative
• 29:37 Virtualware at Hannover Messe
• 35:42 Closing Remarks (feat. Justin Bieber) and Invitation to Connect

Find Out More About Virtualware and Michael Rosas

• Virtualware website: virtualwareco.com
• VIROO website: virtualwareco.com/viroo
• Simumatik website: simumatik.com
• VIROO Room at McMaster Video: youtube.com/watch?v=GZU71mCSSRg
• VIROO App Simumatik: Virtual Commissioning Emulation Video youtube.com/watch?v=onOX39VpTH0
• Invest Windsor Essex - Battery Boost workforce VR training program for NextStar Energy: investwindsoressex.com/windsor-essex-ontario-workers-to-receive-high-demand-advanced-simulation-skills-training-for-immediate-placement-in-ev-supply-chain
• Contact Michael Rosas on LinkedIn to meet at Hannover Messe or at McMaster Innovation Park: linkedin.com/in/michael-rosas-1726a61a3

Find Out More About Trillium

• Trillium website: trilliummfg.ca
• Trillium GIS: trilliumgis.ca
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfg
• X/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfg
• Instagram: instagram.com/trilliummfg
• Facebook: facebook.com/trilliummfg
• Old ‘Making it in Ontario’ Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-past

About the Making it in Ontario Podcast

Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future.

This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is produced by Storied Places Media.