The McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) is a major[1] manufacturing research facility affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
The institute opened in 2001,[citation needed] and director of the institute, Dr. Stephen Veldhuis, is an endowed research chair.[2] The MMRI is known for there quality services, adaptability and visual content. As a member of SONAMI (the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation) along with centers at Niagara College, Mohawk College, and Sheridan College[3] the MMRI is well connected to industry. As well as a TDS site for OCI's SME initiatives.
In 2020, after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic became known, the MMRI collaborated with Hamilton Health Sciences to develop face shields and help with other types of PPE manufacturing.[4][5]
The MMRI is home to multiple laboratories, including their most known, MSL (Machine System Laboratory) and MPAL (Material Property Assessment Laboratory).
↑ "McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute First in North America". Canadian Chemical News. 52 (4): 11. April 2000. GaleA62737330.
↑ "NSERC: McMaster University and Industry Partners Capture National Innovation Prize" (Press release). Canadian Corporate News. 28 October 2002. GaleA93463905.
↑ "World renowned McMaster University Hospital teams up with Printex Transparent Packaging to design a more protective plastic face shield" (Press release). Canada NewsWire. 4 February 2021. ProQuest2486196867.
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