The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) announced a two-year collaborative research agreement with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Japan's national aerospace institution, to carry out widespread fatigue damage assessment for the JAXA curved fuselage panel tests. Tests on the curved fuselage panel are a cost-effective way to study widespread damage of an aircraft's … Read more
As aircraft manufacturers from around the world strive to develop innovative technologies to overcome important challenges, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has announced five new programs to support the Canadian aerospace industry. Two of the programs focus on improving travellers' safety and comfort. One aims to create a more comfortable and safe journey … Read more
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has announced a new project to assist in the development and testing of an alternative for low lead (100LL) aviation gasoline. The project, which is in response to concerns from the aviation industry over the replacement of 100LL with a no-lead alternative, will seek ways to reduce airborne … Read more
As automakers and their suppliers from around the world strive to develop fuel-saving technologies, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has announced a new program to help the Canadian transportation industry reduce the weight of cars, trucks, trailers, buses, and trains by developing innovative aluminium technology. The new Lightweighting of Ground Transportation Vehicles program … Read more
The Government of Canada announced that an innovative new technology will reduce industrial GHG emissions by converting CO2 into commercial products. This joint project between the National Research Council of Canada and industry partners has the potential to revolutionize how industrial carbon emissions in the oil sands and in other industrial facilities are managed. The … Read more
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has transformed into an industry-focused research and technology organization. The refocused NRC will work with Canadian industries to bridge technology gaps, helping build a more innovative Canadian economy. "NRC plays a pivotal role at the heart of Canada's innovation system," said Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary … Read more
While highlighting the government's support for the manufacturing sector in Economic Action Plan 2013, Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) announced an investment in Leapfrog Lighting Inc. through the National Research Council of Canada's Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). Leapfrog Lighting develops and markets advanced LED light bulbs with an … Read more
Results from the world's first civil flight powered by 100 per cent biofuel released by the National Research Council of Canada show that the biofuel used in the flight last October is cleaner than and as efficient as conventional aviation fuel. The full release is available online. Call 613-991-1431.
Herd North America Inc. has received funding from the government that will allow it to adopt new technology, increase productivity and compete in new international markets. Minister of State (Science and Technology) Gary Goodyear (Cambridge, Ont.) announced the financial contribution through the Digital Technology Adoption Pilot Program (DTAPP), delivered by the National Research Council of … Read more
The National Research Council of Canada achieved a major milestone for the aviation industry as it flew the first civil jet powered by 100 per cent unblended biofuel. This historic flight symbolizes a significant step not only for the aerospace industry, but also towards advancing sustainable sources of renewable energy. The full release is available … Read more
