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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 devlopment and commercialization
Abu Kamal, PhD, P.Eng., EP
Research chair
Expertise
×Abu Kamal, PhD, P.Eng., EP
Biomaterials, biomass, bio-composites, bioplastics, biodegradable and compostable
plastics, bioenergy, biomass boiler ash, sustainable waste management, wastewater
treatment, intellectual property, technology development, and commercialization
Raman Grewal, M.Sc., M.Eng., EIT
Research associate (on leave)
Expertise
×Raman Grewal, M.Sc., M.Eng., EIT
Biomaterials, biomass, polymer science, biocomposites from agricultural residues,
biodegradable polymers and polymer-based nanofilms
Arafat Rahman
Research associate
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)
Senior research associate and instructor, Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Expertise
×Joseph Lorer, Dip. (CAD/CAM)
3D modeling and design, manufacturing, production management, mechanical design, mechatronics
Ann Quimado, EIT
Research associate
Expertise
×Ann Quimado, EIT
Product design and development, prototyping and automation
Nick Dunggan
Student assistant
SLICE affiliates
Tim Muench, M.Sc., P.Eng.
Instructor, 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
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