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Next Generation Manufacturing

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Next Generation Manufacturing explores the strategies, challenges and opportunities that come with growing an advanced manufacturing business in Canada. Meet the people who are behind the ideas, best practices, processes, technologies, and management approaches that are essential to thrive in a modern advanced manufacturing business. This podcast is for entrepreneurs, manufacturers, technology providers, policymakers, students & teachers. Anybody with a curious mind and an interest in how we make things in the new manufacturing economy. You’ll learn about the latest trends, newest innovative technologies and how advanced manufacturing is shaping the future. If you’d like to grow your network, find new business partners, challenge the status quo, or get the support you need to take your business to the next level this podcast is for you.

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Episode thumbnail for Ep.19 - Building a World-Leading Biomanufacturing Sector in Canada

May 23, 2024

Ep.19 - Building a World-Leading Biomanufacturing Sector in Canada

<p class="bn-inline-content">In this compelling episode hosted by Jay Myers, listeners gain invaluable insights into Canada's potential as a leader in advanced biomanufacturing, emphasizing cell and gene therapies. With a dynamic panel of industry experts, the conversation delves into strategic opportunities, the importance of developing skills, and how integrating advanced therapies into Canadian manufacturing could revolutionize patient care.</p> <p class="bn-inline-content">The dialogue highlights Canada's advantage due to its wealth of expertise and advances in regulatory processes. Each panelist brings a unique perspective on overcoming challenges from scaling academic research to commercial production and the importance of continuous learning due to rapidly evolving technology. With a focus on improving patient outcomes through personalized medicine, the podcast outlines the transformative power of cell and gene therapies.</p> <p class="bn-inline-content"> </p> <h3 class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">About the Guest(s):</span></h3> <p class="bn-inline-content"><strong>Nathalie Bourgouin</strong>: Serving as the Vice President of Quality and Compliance at ExCellThera, Nathalie Bourgouin wears several hats in this emerging biotech company situated in Montreal. ExCellThera is expanding the scope of cord blood applications to develop treatments for various blood cancers. Bourgouin's leadership in quality and compliance is crucial as the company grows its pipeline in cell and gene therapies.</p> <p class="bn-inline-content"><strong>Panos Chrysanthopoulos</strong>: As the Chief Development Officer at Morphocell, Panos is leading the charge towards creating liver regeneration therapies using. Under his guidance, Morphocell stands at the frontier of acute and chronic liver failure treatment, transitioning from academic concepts to GMP-level development.</p> <p class="bn-inline-content"><strong>Jana Machan</strong>: With six years at CCRM, Jana Machan now helms the organization as the Senior Vice President of Operations. Her focus includes developing regenerative medicine and commercializing cell and gene therapies, attracting essential investment into Canada, and incubating new companies.</p> <p class="bn-inline-content"><strong>Adam Huys</strong>: As the Director of the Center for Advanced Therapeutic Cell Technology at CCRM, Adam oversees the development of bio-manufacturing platforms that are revolutionizing the field. He is a key figure in transitioning these platforms to commercialization in collaboration with Omniabio.</p> <p class="bn-inline-content"><strong>Patrick Daoust</strong>: The Chief Business Officer at CATTI, Patrick Daoust is shaping the future of biomanufacturing talent. CATTI focuses on hands-on training in cell and gene therapies, ensuring that the workforce meets the high standards of the industry.</p> <h3 class="bn-inline-content"> </h3> <h3 class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Key Takeaways:</span></h3> <ul> <li class="bn-inline-content">Canada has strategic opportunities to lead in cell and gene therapies, offering personalized medicine and potential cures for patients.</li> <li class="bn-inline-content">The development of specialized facilities like Omniabio is essential for bridging the gap from research to commercial manufacturing.</li> <li class="bn-inline-content">Training skilled professionals for GMP manufacturing environments remains a significant focus, with entities like CATTI driving this initiative.</li> <li class="bn-inline-content">Strategic partnerships, funding, and global networking are crucial to maintaining Canada's competitive edge and stimulating sector growth.</li> <li class="bn-inline-content">Regulatory, technical, and operational agility are vital for small companies in navigating the path to successful biomanufacturing.</li> </ul> <h3 class="bn-inline-content"> </h3> <h3 class="bn-inline-content"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">Notable Quotes:</span></h3> <p class="bn-inline-content">"The complexity during the manufacturing in clean rooms, that's a very unique element that we're dealing with." - <strong>Panos Chrysanthopoulos</strong></p> <p class="bn-inline-content"> </p> <p class="bn-inline-content">"Having a homegrown ability to manufacture essential medicines is of the utmost importance from a security perspective." - <strong>Patrick Daoust</strong></p> <p class="bn-inline-content"> </p> <p class="bn-inline-content">"CCRM...is really, I think, building the whole ecosystem." - <strong>Jana Machan</strong></p> <p class="bn-inline-content"> </p> <p class="bn-inline-content">"The simpler we make our products by understanding the processes, by building the right analytics...the more successful we will be." - <strong>Panos Chrysanthopoulos</strong></p> <p class="bn-inline-content"> </p> <p class="bn-inline-content">"This is the leading edge of advanced manufacturing...a very important strategic opportunity for Canada." - <strong>Jay Myers</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Connect with Ngen:</strong> <a href= "mailto:info@ngen.ca">info@ngen.ca</a><span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Website: <a href="https://www.ngen.ca/">Ngen.ca</a>, <a href= "https://www.careersofthefuture.ca/">careersofthefuture.ca</a>,  </p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/ngencanada/">@ngencanada</a>  </p> <p>Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/NGen_Canada">Ngen_canada </a> </p> <p>Linkedin: <a href= "https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ngmcanada.com">https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ngmcanada.com </a></p>

Episode thumbnail for Ep.18 - AI in Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges for Canadian Companies

April 21, 2024

Ep.18 - AI in Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges for Canadian Companies

<p class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In this insightful episode, host Jay Myers engages with a panel of AI and advanced manufacturing experts to remove the veil from the world of Artificial Intelligence in the manufacturing sector. The guests share their unique experiences, showcasing both the transformative impact and the practical challenges of integrating AI technologies into various manufacturing processes.</span></p> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">Throughout the episode, the conversation navigates through the intricacies of AI implementation, from the identification of business use cases to the collection and interpretation of data. Each expert provides a unique perspective on how AI can optimize processes, improve quality control, and address labor shortages. Joseph highlights the importance of meaningful data in AI execution, while Armin underscores the potential for AI to tackle repetitive tasks in manufacturing. Michael emphasizes the need for machine intuition, and Remi discusses human-AI collaboration as the future.</span></p> <p class="bn-inline-content"> </p> <h3 class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">About the Guest(s):</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Joseph Lafleur</strong>: Joseph serves as the CEO of Polyalgorithm, a company specializing in tehs and data, machine learning with a focus on visual aspects. His expertise lays in partnering with companies to optimize technology use in manufacturing, evidenced by the joint venture with Martin Raya to commercialize innovative welding technology.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Michael Mohseni</strong>: Michael is the CEO of Autometrics, a startup that pioneers industrial AI solutions, particularly in intelligent quality monitoring for complex processing operations like industrial welding and the manufacturing of battery cells for electric vehicles.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Armin Khatoonabadi</strong>: Co-founder and COO of Apera AI, Armin leads his company in creating 4D Vision technology that empowers industrial robots with human-like vision enabling them to handle complex tasks. His technology is adopted across North America in various manufacturing settings, including companies like Ford and GM.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Remi Duquette</strong>: As the Vice President of Maya HTT, Remi leads the charge in providing AI professional services in the manufacturing and industrial AI sector. He is also the president of a cluster aiding manufacturers in understanding and integrating AI into their environments.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3 class="bn-inline-content"> </h3> <h3 class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Key Takeaways:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">AI is extensively improving manufacturing processes by optimizing operations and addressing labor shortages.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The application of AI should be problem-focused, with the aim to deliver measurable business value and efficiency improvements.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Start small with AI integration, focusing on a manageable problem to tackle first and scale over time.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Data quality and management are critical in effectively deploying machine learning algorithms in manufacturing.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Future trends in AI may revolve around further automating repetitive tasks, capturing human expertise, and advancing human-AI collaboration.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3 class="bn-inline-content"> </h3> <h3 class="bn-inline-content"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">Notable Quotes:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">"AI can improve a lot on process optimization, which is tied to energy efficiency gains on the sustainability side." - Remi</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">"The technology that we are supplying doesn't need readiness. It's not any different from buying a robot and installing it in your production line." - Armin</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">"You have to learn on these corner cases and understand what to do about them because they will happen whether you like it or not." - Remi</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">"AI is going to help us automate these tedious and dumb operations so that humans can focus on what they are really good at, which is creativity." - Armin</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p class="bn-inline-content"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">"AI is offering a great opportunity to bring that intuition into a machine and make it a scalable tool or solution for a broader market." - Michael</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Connect with Ngen:</strong> <a href= "mailto:info@ngen.ca">info@ngen.ca</a><span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Website: <a href="https://www.ngen.ca/">Ngen.ca</a>, <a href= "https://www.careersofthefuture.ca/">careersofthefuture.ca</a>,  </p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/ngencanada/">@ngencanada</a>  </p> <p>Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/NGen_Canada">Ngen_canada </a> </p> <p>Linkedin: <a href= "https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ngmcanada.com">https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ngmcanada.com </a></p>

Episode thumbnail for Ep.17 - Circular Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges in Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Sector

April 11, 2024

Ep.17 - Circular Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges in Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Sector

<p>In this episode of Next Generation Manufacturing, host Jay Myers leads a riveting conversation on the future of advanced manufacturing, with a spotlight on circular manufacturing and the circular economy. The episode draws attention to Canada's innovative strides in environmental sustainability and life cycle product management.</p> <p>Listeners will dive into a discussion that paints a vivid picture of the interplay between production optimization and the life cycle of products, as well as the lucrative potential of converting industrial waste into profit. The conversation, strikes a chord with those interested in environmental progress within industrial processes.</p> <p>Industry leaders on the panel, including Bowden, Boqaileh, Stern, Shu, and Valeri, share thoughts and experiences from their respective fields, giving listeners a forecast of the transformation they expect within their domains. They disclose challenges like creating sustainable markets, managing material costs, regulatory frameworks, and supply chain complexities, painting a realistic portrait of the journey toward a circular economy in Canada.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About the Guest(s):</strong></p> <p><strong>Lina Bowden</strong> is a partner and Chief Financial Officer at Carmina DeYoung, a garment manufacturing company known for its sustainable practices. She is deeply engaged in creating a circular economy within the textile industry, particularly focusing on minimizing waste and creating lasting clothing.</p> <p><strong>Khaled Boqaileh</strong> is the CEO and a driving force behind LabsCubed, which focuses on innovation in the polymer and plastics sector through automation and AI, aimed at creating efficient recycling processes.</p> <p><strong>Chris Stern</strong> is the CEO of Carbicrete, a company that is pioneering the production of negative carbon building materials by utilizing waste products like steel slag.</p> <p><strong>Jun Shu</strong> from CNEM (Canadian New Energy Materials Corporation) leads initiatives in green recycling processes for battery materials, which are critical for the burgeoning EV (Electric Vehicle) industry.</p> <p><strong>Tony Valeri</strong> is the president and CEO of Ridge Strategies. With an extensive career in the federal government and a focus on decarbonization, he brings a wealth of knowledge aiming to transform the steel sector to utilize waste as a resource.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Circular manufacturing is redefining how industries view waste by treating it as a valuable resource.</li> <li>Challenges such as cost, market demand, and complex recycling processes must be addressed to advance circular economies.</li> <li>Collaborative efforts and system thinking are crucial for the effective transition to circular manufacturing models.</li> <li>Advances in recyclable materials in textiles, polymers, and construction set a pace for change in Canada's manufacturing industries.</li> <li>Regulatory alignment and customer education will play pivotal roles in the success of circular economy initiatives.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Notable Quotes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>"The concept of circular manufacturing and lifecycle product management demands a new way of doing business, new thinking about value chains." – Jay Myers</li> <li>"I think to do circular economies well, we have to be able to make things here." – Lina Bowden</li> <li>"The only way to really solve it is real innovation." – Khaled Boqaileh</li> <li>"Effectively make ours the obvious choice." – Chris Stern</li> <li>"We have to work hard." – Jun Shu</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Connect with Ngen:</strong> <a href= "mailto:info@ngen.ca">info@ngen.ca</a><span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Website: <a href="https://www.ngen.ca/">Ngen.ca</a>, <a href= "https://www.careersofthefuture.ca/">careersofthefuture.ca</a>,  </p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/ngencanada/">@ngencanada</a>  </p> <p>Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/NGen_Canada">Ngen_canada </a> </p> <p>Linkedin: <a href= "https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ngmcanada.com">https://ca.linkedin.com/company/ngmcanada.com </a></p>

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What is Next Generation Manufacturing?

Next Generation Manufacturing explores the strategies, challenges and opportunities that come with growing an advanced manufacturing business in Canada.

Meet the people who are behind the ideas, best practices, processes, technologies, and management approaches that are essential to thrive in a modern advanced manufacturing business.

This podcast is for entrepreneurs, manufacturers, technology providers, policymakers, students & teachers. Anybody with a curious mind and an interest in how we make things in the new manufacturing economy.

You’ll learn about the latest trends, newest innovative technologies and how advanced manufacturing is shaping the future. If you’d like to grow your network, find new business partners, challenge the status quo, or get the support you need to take your business to the next level this podcast is for you.

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This podcast updates weekly.

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