Scandium Canada signe une entente de confidentialite avec le laboratoire MSAM de l'Universite de Waterloo afin d'explorer la fabrication additive d'alliages aluminium-scandium

Executive Summary

• Scandium Canada concluded a mutual non-disclosure agreement with the University of Waterloo to establish a formal research collaboration focused on the additive manufacturing of aluminum alloys.
• The partnership will utilize the university's Multi-Scale Additive Manufacturing Laboratory (MSAM) to accelerate research trials and commercial pathways for aluminum-scandium alloys.
• Initial collaborative efforts were launched earlier in the month, with a primary strategic objective of reducing production costs for laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) processes to expand market accessibility.

Key Details

• Agreement Structure: Mutual non-disclosure agreement (NDA) executed to initiate a structured research collaboration and facilitate data/equipment sharing.
• Research Facility: MSAM at Catalyst137 in Kitchener, Ontario, recognized as a leading Canadian additive research center with over $25 million in advanced equipment specializing in metallic 3D printing, process optimization, and advanced alloy qualification.
• Research Leadership: Jointly directed by Prof. Mihaela Vlasea (Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Additive Manufacturing & MSAM Co-Director) and Dr. Mohsen K. Keshavarz (Research Associate) at the university; project coordination managed by Dr. Luc Duchesne (Chief Scientific Officer & Director of Scandium+) on the company side.
• Primary Research Objective: Develop optimized manufacturing processes to lower the cost of laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing, thereby unlocking broader commercial markets for aluminum-scandium alloys.
• Operational Context: Builds on site visits and initial meetings conducted earlier in the month by Dr. Duchesne to formally initiate research trials aimed at accelerating product commercialization.

Notable Quotes

• Guy Bourassa, CEO: "Collaborating with one of the world's most respected additive manufacturing labs marks a significant milestone for Scandium Canada and our Scandium+ division. This initiative aligns with our goal of generating concrete commercial outlets for aluminum-scandium alloys. Working alongside MSAM, a leading Canadian player in R&D with deep market knowledge and a solid business network, represents a significant step toward our goals."
• Luc Duchesne, Ph.D.: "Our initial priority is to develop processes that reduce the cost of laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) additive manufacturing, thereby opening access to a broader range of markets."
• Mihaela Vlasea, Ph.D.: "We are thrilled to join the industrial ecosystem to help solve pressing challenges in metallic additive manufacturing supply chains."