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Sustainable manufacturing is gaining ground within industry, and SLICE is helping
lead the way with research, testing and prototyping for areas such as additive manufacturing,
low-cost automation and biomaterial polymer development. Through facilities such as
the Innovative Manufacturing Centre (IMC) Sask Polytech partners can access the latest
tools, equipment and expertise to improve production methods and test new ideas.
Centres and facilities
Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Innovative Manufacturing Centre is home to two state-of-the art facilities: Biomaterials Testing and Prototyping
(B-TAP) in Regina, and Research in Additive Manufacturing and Prototyping (RAMP) in
Saskatoon. We have the skills and facilities to develop and test new materials from
bioplastics to carbon black alternatives, and to put the latest tools for additive
manufacturing (3D printing) and low-cost automation to work for industry.
Meet the team
Biomaterials Testing and Prototyping (B-TAP)
Satya Panigrahi, PhD, P.Eng., FEC
Research chair
Expertise
×Satya Panigrahi, PhD, P.Eng., FEC
Biomaterials, biocarbon, bioproduct, bioenergy, biofiber, bio packaging, polymer processing
and characterization and secondary agriculture, green building materials, recycling,
lean manufacturing, life cycle analysis, sustainability development, wastewater treatment,
intellectual properties, technology development and commercialization
Research in Additive Manufacturing and Prototyping (RAMP)
Leon Lipoth, M.Eng, P.Eng, FCP
Research chair
Expertise
×Leon Lipoth, M.Eng, P.Eng, FCP
Engineering design and project management, embedded hardware and software systems,
communications systems, additive manufacturing (industrial 3D printing), CAD, CAM,
CNC, and Internet of things (IoT)
Joseph Lorer, Dip. (CAD/CAM)
Research associate
Expertise
×Joseph Lorer, Dip. (CAD/CAM)
3D modeling and design, manufacturing, production management, mechanical design, mechatronics
Mary Ann Quimado, P.Eng (Philippines)
Research associate
Expertise
×Mary Ann Quimado, P.Eng (Philippines)
Product design and development, prototyping, and automation
Alexander Heilmann, Dip. (CAD/CAM)
Research associate
Expertise
×Alexander Heilmann, Dip. (CAD/CAM)
CAD modelling and design, work process automation
SLICE affiliates
Tim Muench, M.Sc., P.Eng.
Program head, Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Expertise
×Tim Muench, M.Sc., P.Eng.
Additive manufacturing (industrial 3D printing), robotics, integrated engineering
design, CNC and CAM, manufacturing computer networking, industrial internet of things
(IIoT), mechatronics
Phil Ursulescu, RSE (Machinist)
Program head, Innovative Manufacturing and Machinist programs
Expertise
×Phil Ursulescu, RSE (Machinist)
Machining, manufacturing, component design, 3D printing, Metrology
Graeme Drysdale, PhD., PEng
Instructor, Innovative Manufacturing
Expertise
×Graeme Drysdale, PhD., PEng
Engineering mechanics, acoustics, data science, simulation modeling
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