McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute
The McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) is a major[1] manufacturing research facility affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
| Established | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Director | Stephen Veldhuis |
| Endowment | Industrial Research Chair |
| Location | , , |
The institute opened in 2001, and has an endowed research chair affiliated with it.[2] It is a member of SONAMI (the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation) along with centers at Niagara College, Mohawk College, and Sheridan College.[3]
In 2020, after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic became known, the MMRI collaborated with Hamilton Health Sciences to develop face shields and help with other types of PPE manufacturing.[4][5]
References
- "FedDev Ontario Invests in Manufacturing Innovation in the Golden Horseshoe" (Press release). Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. 19 December 2016.
- "McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute First in North America". Canadian Chemical News. 52 (4): 11. April 2000. Gale A62737330.
- "NSERC: McMaster University and Industry Partners Capture National Innovation Prize" (Press release). Canadian Corporate News. 28 October 2002. Gale A93463905.
- Last, Alex (31 January 2021). "Idea from two Hamilton ultrasound technologists results in the creation of extended face shields". CHCH.
- "World renowned McMaster University Hospital teams up with Printex Transparent Packaging to design a more protective plastic face shield" (Press release). Canada NewsWire. 4 February 2021. ProQuest 2486196867.
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