The Canadian advanced manufacturing sector, which includes the fields of robotics, 3D printing and ICT technologies, benefits from one of the best research and development (R&D) environments in the world. Thanks to programs such as the Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, Canada’s abundance and quality of STEM talent, and an extensive network of free-trade agreements, investors choose Canada as the next place to expand their operations. Did you know: 40% of Canadian manufacturers use advanced manufacturing technologies and advanced manufacturing GDP in Canada grew by 3.7% between 2017 and 2019?
This episode of Invest in Canada’s collaboration with the Hill puts the spotlight on Eastside, a company located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Thanks to the use of next-generation technologies, Eastside serves dozens of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across North America with tool prototyping, assembly, and coatings and composites manufacturing solutions. Doug McCartney, President and CEO of CIC Engineering also touches on the advantages for businesses looking to expand in Manitoba, Canada; these include sustainability, a diversified economy as well as Winnipeg’s available support for businesses.
More facts on advanced manufacturing in Canada:
• Today, Ontario, Canada has the distinction of serving as the Canadian headquarters of five global OEMs—Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford, General Motors, Honda and Toyota. Together, these companies assemble more than two million vehicles each year at their Canadian plants.
• They are supplied by an ecosystem of nearly 700 parts suppliers across the country and a talent base with expertise that spans areas such as robotics, reinforcement learning, computer vision, cyber security and automotive software.
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Supported by a thriving community of academia and investors, world-class talent, and government support, global companies find what they need to expand and grow in Canada. Learn more about Canada’s advanced manufacturing industry here: [ Ссылка ]
Canada’s advanced manufacturing space continues to grow and innovate. Discover it now.
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