InnoTech Alberta

📢 Join us for the next MARIOS Lunch & Learn We’re excited to host a session on “Advanced Mechanical Testing to Address Mine Site Challenges” with Hugh Roth and Peter Schaumuhn Kirk of SGS Canada. Hugh and Peter will discuss how utilizing advanced mechanical testing to characterize how materials develop cracks and respond to growing cracks can enable inform decisions to better manage spending and extend equipment operation to a desirable outage time frame. 🗓 Date & Time: April 22 from 12 – 1 p.m. MST 🎟 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyNUcMAE A big thank you to the MICA Network for supporting the MARIOS Consortium Lunch & Learn program helping us share valuable knowledge across the mining community. Don’t miss this chance to learn from industry experts and gain practical insights to enhance mining operations. #Mining #MiningInnovation #MiningTechnology

What’s coming up next in mining maintenance and operations? MARIOS, led by InnoTech Alberta, continues to bring industry together through practical research, training, and events focused on real-world challenges. The latest update includes highlights from recent training on fatigue prediction and crack prevention, a new project area exploring inspection technologies for field use, ongoing research into corrosion in process water systems, a member spotlight, and a roundup of upcoming events. If you’re involved in maintenance, reliability, or operations, it’s worth a look. See the full update and what’s coming up: https://lnkd.in/g9hwKpPt

New research from InnoTech Alberta is helping make welding safer and more efficient at a time when the industry needs it most. Led by Principal Researcher Kimberley Meszaros, the team is advancing welding through improved processes, high productivity equipment, sustainable repair technologies, and innovative consumables. With nearly 26% of Canada’s welders over the age of 50 and approaching retirement, strengthening both safety and efficiency is critical to supporting the future workforce. A key focus of this work is welder health. Using specialized fume composition testing, the team analyzes exposure to hazardous metallics like chromium and manganese, helping organizations better understand risks and identify ways to reduce them. This research also contributes to national and international codes and standards. Assistive and robotic technologies are used to generate reliable, repeatable data that helps shape safer and more sustainable industry practices. On March 17, CBC featured Kimberley and the team’s work inside InnoTech Alberta’s welding facility. Read more and watch the story: https://lnkd.in/gduvEK5m

Edmonton continues to strengthen its position in the global quantum ecosystem. Founded out of the University of Alberta, Zero Point Cryogenics is just one of just six companies worldwide manufacturing dilution refrigerators that enable quantum research. They've grown into a 40-person advanced manufacturing company shipping globally from south Edmonton. Its closed-loop, in-house production model and deep technical expertise position it as a key infrastructure player as quantum computing advances. We’re proud to see Alberta companies contributing at such a foundational level on the global stage. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g8xEEe9y #QuantumTechnology #AlbertaInnovation #AdvancedManufacturing

We’re proud to share that we're officially accredited by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) as a verification and validation body for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions claims. With many emissions claims based on estimates or assumptions, independent third-party validation adds credibility, especially for investors, governments, and funding agencies looking for clear, evidence-based carbon reduction impacts. This accreditation strengthens our ability to support accurate, trusted reporting and carbon mitigation projects across the province. https://lnkd.in/g2fYEHUX

📢 Join us for the next MARIOS Lunch & Learn We’re excited to host a session on “Wear Testing for Mining Applications” with Patrick Flood, MARIOS Materials Engineer at InnoTech Alberta. Patrick will review wear in mining by outlining typical service conditions, common wear modes, and the mechanisms that drive material loss. He will also introduce a range of available wear tests and explain what types of conditions they are intended to represent providing practical guidance for material selection and component design to improve durability and reliability in mining applications. 🗓 Date & Time: February 25 from 12 – 1 p.m. MST 🎟 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gZfYUdBy A big thank you to the MICA Network for supporting the MARIOS Consortium Lunch & Learn program helping us share valuable knowledge across the mining community. Don’t miss this chance to learn from industry experts and gain practical insights to enhance mining operations. #Mining #MiningInnovation #MiningTechnology

🎉 We’re proud to share that Alberta Innovates and InnoTech Alberta have been named as a Top 85 Employer in Alberta for the fifth consecutive year. Canada's Top 100 Employers recognizes 85 Alberta-based companies every January. Alberta Innovates and InnoTech Alberta have had the privilege of being recognized several times by Canada’s Top 100 as a Top Employer in Alberta.  This award reflects our team's commitment to support the development and commercialization of innovation that drives Alberta's future growth. See what makes our organization stand out: https://lnkd.in/gbuNx3Uj #ABTopEmployers #TopEmployers2026

The MARIOS Consortium is starting the year with real momentum with new partnerships, exciting materials innovation, a growing member community, and a busy events calendar that reflects the strength of Canada’s mining ecosystem. From collaborating with Groupe MISA to advancing next-generation protective materials and highlighting innovative members like Bit Service Company Ltd, MARIOS continues to bring industry and research together to solve real mining challenges. With virtual presentations and workshops coming up in January and February, there’s plenty to look forward to. Read the full update here: https://lnkd.in/greUDA5J

Join us for a MARIOS Virtual Lunch & Learn on Mining Equipment Repairs and Methods for Maintenance. Efficient repair strategies for large mining equipment are essential to reduce downtime and keep operations going. In this session, we’ll explore: ▪️Field vs. workshop repairs: advantages, limitations, and costs. ▪️Key factors influencing repair decisions: severity, safety, resources and economics. ▪️Future trends in maintenance and repair optimization. Whether you’re in operations, maintenance, or planning, this is a great opportunity to gain insights into balancing efficiency, safety and cost in mining equipment repairs. Register here: https://bit.ly/3N62ezc For questions, contact Kimberley Meszaros at Kim.Meszaros@Innotechalberta.ca. Thank you to the MICA Network for their continued support!

InnoTech Alberta Shares Strategic Realignment of Air Monitoring Services As part of a strategic realignment, we are discontinuing routine, fee-for-service air monitoring analytical services. This change allows us to concentrate on specialized areas that accelerate commercialization and deliver greater value to Alberta’s innovation ecosystem. This change supports our commitment to de-risking technologies, accelerating commercialization, and enabling industrial deployment. Learn more about what this means and our commitment to supporting industry and government through unique, high-impact services: https://bit.ly/4sbXOqD #Innovation #AlbertaTech #InnoTechAlberta #Commercialization #AppliedResearch #TechForGood