Thursday, May 31, 2007

Composites Innovation Centre Expands Its Team 

The CIC has recently expanded its team to meet an increasing demand from its industry partners and to provide industrial experience to undergraduate engineering and technologist students. Specifically, Christine Paquette, who has a wealth of experience in coordinating large projects dealing with biomaterials, has joined our organization as Director, Biomaterials Initiatives. Will Wiebe, Business Development and Special Projects Coordinator is providing much needed support in developing a more robust business systems and new marketing opportunities. In line with our emphasis on supporting the development of Highly Qualified Personnel (or HQP), the CIC has taken on two new University of Manitoba engineering undergraduate students, Stephen Moffat and Garrett Keith, for their co-op terms. A mechanical engineering technologist student, Matthew Epp, from the Red River College program has also been engaged under an NSERC supported co-op program.

Will Flax Fibres Make Better Buses?

It is widely known that natural fibres can offer certain advantages over traditional composite reinforcements. Researchers have often touted their lighter weight and

Take Advantage of the Benefits

The membership drive is in full swing and if you have not joined yet there is still chance to do so in the upcoming month. We are just about to launch a secure member

EcoPoxy - Bio-Based Epoxy Resin

As of 2020, EcoPoxy has taken over the facilities previously occupied by the Composites Innovation Centre (CIC). For inquiries about composite capabilities, reach out to A&S Composites. For all other questions, please contact Eugene Rothwell of EcoPoxy at eugene@ecopoxy.com.