Engineered technologies
Applied, collaborative research that helps industry and communities develop and validate technology solutions through engineering, digital twinning and real-world validation.
Engineered Technologies Applied Research partners with industry, municipalities, community organizations and technology developers to address engineering challenges and transform ideas into tested, implementation-ready solutions.
Our research combines engineering design, advanced manufacturing, digital twinning, field monitoring and performance testing to reduce technical risk and support confident, evidence-based decision-making.
We deliver collaborative applied research projects across sectors including manufacturing, marine technologies, environmental monitoring, construction, agriculture, energy, transportation and smart communities.
Why work with us
Create a virtual version of a product, facility or system to test ideas, predict performance and explore different scenarios, reducing risk before making major investments.
Work with researchers and technologists who understand design, prototyping, fabrication, testing, field deployment and industry-focused problem solving.
Apply engineering across many sectors, from manufacturing and marine systems to water resilience, agriculture, energy, construction, logistics and smart communities.
Move from concept to physical prototype through design support, reverse engineering, fabrication, testing and iterative improvement.
Generate practical evidence to improve productivity, reduce waste, assess risks, optimize equipment use and support technology adoption.
Receive support in defining the technical challenge, identifying suitable funding pathways, developing project scope and assembling the right applied research team.
Areas of expertise
We develop digital models and simulation tools that help partners analyze, test and optimize products, processes, facilities and systems. By integrating operational data, field measurements and predictive modelling, we support scenario analysis, performance forecasting and informed decision-making.
Our team supports the development and improvement of technology-based products through CAD design, reverse engineering, 3D scanning, additive manufacturing, prototype fabrication and performance testing.
We apply data collection, workflow analysis, simulation and digital technologies to improve production systems, manufacturing processes and operational performance. This work helps partners evaluate opportunities and reduce implementation risk before making capital investments.
We develop and deploy sensor-based technologies for monitoring, measurement and testing. Our expertise includes acoustic and ultrasonic systems, data acquisition, electronics integration, real-time monitoring and field-deployable instrumentation.
We support environmental and infrastructure monitoring through sensor networks, data collection and applied field research. Our work includes water quality and quantity monitoring, freshwater systems assessment and environmental performance analysis.
Facilities and equipment
- Digital modelling and simulation tools for products, processes, facilities and systems
- Production and workflow simulation for planning, optimization and scenario analysis
- Technical visualization tools for design review and decision-making
- Data integration capabilities linking digital models, sensors and field measurements
- Advanced CAD and engineering design software
- Reverse engineering and 3D scanning technologies
- Polymer and metal additive manufacturing, including a Renishaw metal 3D printer
- Prototype fabrication, assembly and performance testing capabilities
- Spectroscopy tools for monitoring and predictive analysis
- Water, environmental and industrial monitoring technologies
- Field-deployable sensing and measurement systems
- Data collection and validation tools for applied research and decision support
- Underwater acoustic and SONAR development and testing systems
- Ultrasonic measurement and inspection technologies
- Residual stress evaluation and repair technologies for manufactured components
- Sensor integration, data acquisition and monitoring systems
Research projects and impact
Service streams
Access research expertise and funding opportunities to develop, test and validate innovative solutions while reducing project costs and technical risk.
Access specialized expertise, equipment and testing capabilities through client-funded projects with defined outcomes and rapid turnaround.
Let’s explore a project together
Step 1: Email Research Scientist Dr. Etienne Mfoumou: Step 2: Meet to define the challenge
Step 3: Explore funding or fee-for-service options
Step 4: Develop the scope, timeline and deliverables
Step 5: Assemble the research team and technical approach
Step 6: Conduct design, testing, monitoring, digital modelling or applied research