Centre for Innovation and Research in
Advanced Manufacturing and Materials
Elevating innovation.
As one of the four research centres within the Applied Research and Innovation Services department, the Centre for Innovation and Research in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials (CIRAMM) is committed to propelling innovation across diverse industries by fostering cutting-edge digital manufacturing technologies and pioneering solutions in novel materials.
Our labs
Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with world-class tools and machinery to help realize your possibilities. Our network of researchers are well-versed in the facilities' equipment in order to maximize your opportunity
Advanced Manufacturing
As our main manufacturing, machining, and industrial shop, this well-equipped lab allows us to fabricate, machine, or tailor one-off parts specific to your project requirements.
Advanced Materials Characterization
This lab is equipt with highly advanced instruments and machines meant to identify, visualize and summarize the qualities or condition of materials related to our projects.
Intelligent Design and Additive Manufacturing Lab
Our investigators specialize in printing 3D components with innovative, lightweight materials. It also permits our investigators to scan and analyze existing pieces for reproduction.
Robotics and Automation Lab
This specialized lab focuses on the utilization of robotics or automated solutions for the creation and production of project-related assets.
Recent projects
We take pride in our successful collaborations with various community and industry partners. The dedicated efforts of our team members have passionately brought to fruition the following projects, leading to substantial impacts on real-world processes and industries.
New NATO test centre announced
NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) network is working to connect innovators with the resources needed to develop dual-use technologies with a wide variety of security and civilian applications - and we're one of those connections.
FLOW Meter
In partnership with IS Energy, this three-year project started from an initial design concept and is now in the final step before commercialization.
Do you have a project in mind?
Whether you're starting with an idea or an early design concept, we want to learn more. Our commitment is to provide exceptional value to our partners, staying mindful of budget constraints while actively pursuing funding opportunities on your behalf. Let's talk ideas and numbers.
Submit a project inquiryHubs and initiatives
Alternative Construction Technologies
The Alternative Construction Technologies (ACT) HUB is an initiative focused on progressing Canada's construction sector across all its disciplines: industrial, institutional, commercial, residential, or civil.
Our people
The Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials thrives as a diverse and deeply passionate team of researchers, industry leaders, and lifelong learners, creating a dynamic and multidisciplinary force. Our dedicated team members bring their absolute best to propel innovation forward, fostering a collaborative environment that fuels breakthroughs in advanced manufacturing and materials science research.
Dr. Hamid Rajani, CIRAMM ChairĀ
As the Centre for Innovation and Research in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials (CIRAMM) chair, Dr. Rajani leads a multidisciplinary team of talented researchers who work at CIRAMM’s state-of-the-art facilities to foster innovation.
Learn more about Dr. RajaniA hub of innovation
The ARIS research and innovation hub brings together researchers, innovators, industry and students to develop skills and collaborate. Join the network now.