Ep.17 - Circular Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges in Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Sector
Next Generation Manufacturing
In this episode of Next Generation Manufacturing, host Jay Myers leads a riveting conversation on the future of advanced manufacturing, with a spotlight on circular manufacturing and the circular economy. The episode draws attention to Canada's innovative strides in environmental sustainability and life cycle product management. Listeners will dive into a discussion that paints a vivid picture of the interplay between production optimization and the life cycle of products, as well as the lucrative potential of converting industrial waste into profit. The conversation, strikes a chord with...
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Ep.16 - Making AI Accessible for Industrial Users
Next Generation Manufacturing
In this episode, Jay Myers, CEO of Next Generation Manufacturing Canada, interviews Humera Malik, the founder and CEO of Canvas AI. They discuss the challenges faced by industrial companies in managing and utilizing their data and how AI can help solve these problems. Humera shares her journey from the telecom world to the industrial IoT world and explains how she founded Canvas AI to connect users with their data and make AI accessible to engineers and plant floor personnel. She highlights the importance of providing a layer of interaction with the data and focuses on three key areas: helping...
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Ep.15 - Developing New Materials for Manufacturing
Next Generation Manufacturing
On this episode Jay Myers is joined by Gurkaran Chowdhry, Directer of Business Development and Operations, 3D BioFibR 3D BioFibR’s patented dry-spinning process uses extensional flows to create well-aligned protein fibers at scale, by mimicking how these fibers are made in nature. Our current focus is on using our collagen fibers to develop research and clinical applications, including in-vitro tissue culture, 3D bioprinting, and tissue engineering. In this episode: Karan’s path to 3D BioFibR The Biotech ecosystem of Nova Scotia Developing materials for...
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Ep.14 - The Power of Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing
Next Generation Manufacturing
On this episode Jay Myers is joined by Sheldon Fernandez, CEO, DarwinAI. DarwinAI is a rapidly growing visual quality inspection company providing manufacturers an end-to-end solution to improve product quality and increase production efficiency. In this episode: Sheldon's path to AI Defining artificial intelligence Can AI help you reach your business goals? Getting quality data Harnessing commercial potential AI in manufactoring Features and benefits The next step for DarwinAI Best practices for implementing AI Pushback Young talent coming into the space ...
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Ep.13 - Advancing Healthcare with 3D Bioprinting
Next Generation Manufacturing
On this episode Jay Myers is joined by Dr. Stephanie Willerth, CEO at Axolotl Biosciences. Axolotl Biosciences' mission is to provide turn-key reagents, including bioinks, 3D tissue models, and consulting services in the field of 3D bioprinting to advance the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. We envision delivering innovative products that enable the 3D bioprinting of humanized tissue models for advancing medicine. In this episode: Stephanie's background 3D Printing brain tissue Additive solutions in bio-medical and bio-engineering Commercialization and...
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Ep.12 - Growing Canada's Bio-Manufacturing Capabilities
Next Generation Manufacturing
On this episode Jay Myers is joined by Mitch Sivilotti, CEO at OmniaBio. At a planned 400,000 square feet, OmniaBio will be the largest CDMO exclusively manufacturing for cell and gene therapies in Canada. In this episode: The potential of Bio-manufacturing in Canada Cell and gene Therapies Industry advantages and challenges Mitch's path to Bio-manufacturing OmniaBio's vision for the future Partners A view of the industry Career path advice for young people McMaster Innovation Park Collaborating with NGen Connect with OmniaBio: Website: ...
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Ep.11 - Implementing Digital Solutions in Manufacturing with Dan Desjardins
Next Generation Manufacturing
On this episode Jay Myers is joined by Dan Desjardins, CEO at Distributive. Distributive helps companies implement digital solutions in manufacturing and many other sectors around the world. In this episode: Dan's background SMB's barriers to adopting digital solutions Innovation from experimentation Practical applications in many settings Ease of use Project partnerships Scaling up Working with NGen Connect with Distributive: Website: Connect with Ngen: Website: , , Instagram: Twitter: ...
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Ep.10 - Creating Pathways to Education for Indigenous Youth with Martin Family Initiative
Next Generation Manufacturing
On this episode Jay Myers is joined by The Right Honourable Paul Martin, former Prime Minister of Canada and Founder of Martin Family Initiative as well as Carlana Lindeman, Education Program Director at Martin Family Initiative. In this episode: MFI mandate The future of the trades workforce Programs in elementary schools Challenges to overcome Impact and feedback from students Responding to the curiosity of the youth Outreach The next steps National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Connect with The Martin Family Initiative : Website: Connect with...
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Ep.9 - Bringing 3D Printing to the Factory Floor with Mitch Debora
Next Generation Manufacturing
On this episode Jay Myers is joined by Mitch Debora. Mitch is the Co-founder and CEO at Mosaic Manufacturing. Mosaic is pushing the boundaries of 3D printing at scale and working to bring 3D printing to the factory floor. In this episode: Mitch's introduction to 3D printing and the birth of Mosaic Brining additive manufacturing into your processes Higher throughput, lower cost Printing PPE in response to supply chain issues Projects and partners Creating a win-win with collaboration NGen's scale-up and development support SWERVE Careers of impact The next step for Mosaic ...
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Ep.8 - Changing the World Through Advanced Manufacturing with Kevin Fernandes
Next Generation Manufacturing
On this episode Jay Myers is joined by Kevin Fernandes. President at Macrodyne Technologies Inc. Macrodyne Technologies Inc. manufactures heavy duty, hydraulic presses up to 30,000 tons, fully automated hydraulic press lines and die handling equipment for dies and molds weighing in excess of 100 tons. They produce custom hydraulic presses & press lines for general metalforming applications, hot stamping, deep draw, forging, transfer, extrusion, coining, die spotting, hydroforming, elastoforming, superplastic forming, compression molding, high pressure laminates, rubber transfer...
info_outlineOn this episode Jay Myers is joined by Billy Rideout, CEO at Exergy. Billy is the head creator, solver, and game-changer. His fixation on making things work better and faster is what sparked the founding of Exergy back in 2015. Today, he leads the Exergy team in strategy and business development
In this episode:
- Billy's journey to Exergy
- Challenges and solutions
- Canada Makes network
- Hannover Fair
- Creating the Centre of Excellence
- Young people want to work with the emerging technologies
- Bringing Canada together
Connect with Exergy: https://exergysolutions.com
Connect with Ngen: [email protected]
Website: Ngen.ca, careersofthefuture.ca,
Instagram: @ngencanada
Twitter: Ngen_canada