Transforming Industrial Processes
UBC is at the forefront of Smart Manufacturing, driving innovation in additive manufacturing, advanced materials processing, automation, and robotics.
Through industry partnerships with global leaders such as Toyota, Rio Tinto, Google, and the FraunhoferInstitutes, UBC researchers are advancing metal processing technologies for high-performance, lightweight applications in aerospace and automotive sectors.
UBC’s expertise spans electron beam-based additive manufacturing, titanium alloy casting, and precision die-casting of aluminum parts, supported by cutting-edge computational modelling.
In manufacturing automation, UBC is pioneering AI-powered self-driving laboratories, digital twin modelling for CNC machines, deep reinforcement learning for industrial process optimization, and robotic systems for micro-cutting, modular construction, and clean energy applications.
Spinoff Ventures
Sarcomere Dynamics
Development of an agnostic, advanced, lightweight robotic hands with near-human dexterity, enhancing automation in manufacturing and industrial applications.
Telescope Innovations
Creating intelligent automation platforms that accelerate chemical process development, reducing R&D and manufacturing costs in the pharmaceutical, critical minerals, and chemical industries.
Manufacturing Automation Laboratory
Development of advanced virtual machining and optimization solutions, enhancing safety and efficiency of manufacturing.
