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THE COMPOSITE DEVELOPMENTCENTER OF QUEBEC: YOUR R&D RESOURCE FOR JUST-IN-TIME PRODUCTION
The CDCQ helps business managers in the composites activity sector and companies using composite materials to benefit from technical assistance, applied research and technology transfer in order to improve the quality and performance of their products or services.
Founded in 2002, the Centre pursues a tradition of more than 20 years of service to the composites industry. In fact, in 1986, Cégep de Saint-Jérôme instituted the first composites
training program in Canada. Since then, the program has been recognized for its excellence year after year by students and the industry.
The CDCQ’s unique status ensures complete independence and impartiality: it is not associated with any company or private supplier. Results of work done by CDCQ teams remain the property of client companies.
The Composite Development Centre of Quebec (CDCQ), affiliated to the Cegep of St. Jérôme, contributes to technological and economic development of Quebec and Canada. The CDCQ is one of 46 CCTT (Collegial Centres for Technology Transfer) of Quebec supported as such by the « Ministère de l’Enseignement SProjeupérieur, la Recherche, la Science et la Technologie » (MESRST).
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CDCQ: A TEAM COMMITTED TO THE EVOLUTION OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
CDCQ’s professionals are committed to applying advanced technologies and proven methods to the composites industry. These specialists constantly monitor trends in technology in order to provide the most beneficial solutions to entrepreneurs based on a company’s specific needs. In addition to focusing efforts on uncovering new solutions, CDCQ’s specialists continually see to the transfer of technologies that will enable industries to broaden their know-how and ensure quality production.
CDCQ’s commitment to its clients is reflected in its spirit of teamwork, collaboration and sharing of a mutual vision. Stringent regulations are in place to guarantee the confidentiality of all projects.
Back row : Jean-François Corbeil, Marc St-Pierre, Félix Lapierre, Benoit Bergeron, Patrick Labbé, Yves Mathieu
Front row : Janic Lauzon, Daniel Poirier, Francine Lauzon, Brigitte Girard, Marie-Claude Bélanger et Patrick Gagnon
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CDCQ: COMPETENCE AND EXPERIENCE
The CDCQ’s management team demonstrates strong professional experience in the field of composites materials. Each member of the team places maximum importance on quality communications and efficient resource management.
Some of the Centre’s engineers and all technicians have graduated from the technical educational program of Transformation Techniques of Composites at the Cegep of St. Jerome. They contribute their technological skills and proven experience to CDCQ’s success. The Centre also draws on the expertise of professors from the Cegep of St. Jerome’s Department of Composites Transformation Techniques, Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering, who regularly collaborate on certain projects. Where a situation warrants more precise knowledge or specific skills, recognized industry advisers may even join the team.
EVENTS AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Consult our website at www.cdcq.qc.ca to learn about the events and specialized training offered by the CDCQ. A 10% reduction is offered to RICQ members.
SERVICES THAT MEET REAL MARKETPLACE NEEDS
For the realization of business projects, the CDCQ team of engineers and technicians benefits from a multifunctional laboratory at the forefront of technology and a range of equipment covering most of the processes found in the industry. These recognized experts have the skills and expertise to provide innovative solutions to entrepreneurs so they can improve their skills and thrive in a competitive environment here in Quebec and elsewhere in the world.
The CDCQ also has a laboratory with ultraviolet curing capabilities, a unique technological research infrastructure in Canada. With this equipment park, Quebec businesses benefit from unmatched conditions to improve their manufacturing processes and offer their customers products that meet the demands of a sector closely linked to the evolution of technology.
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Modern Equipment
• Simultaneous projection equipment (Ultra Max) convertible into RTM
injection pump (resin transfer molding) • Two component RTM injection pump for epoxy and low pressure
urethane • Patriot RTM and RTM Light injection system • Infusion • Rotomolding • Filament Winding • Carver 100 ton press with heated platen (1200° F) • Pultrusion • UV Curing Lights (5 models) • Pyradia Radiant Oven • Convection Oven 550 °F (290 °C) • 2 Level Vacuum pump • CNC Router – 3 axis • Pilot plant size scale • Thermostatic bath
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Laboratory equipment for material characterization
• Universal Instron 5584 (150 kN) equipment with conditioning chamber and several accessories such as a biaxial extensometer
o Several fixtures available for ASTM testing • Universal Instron (model 5985 – 250 kN) • CEAST Impact/Drop Tower 9350 • Satorius pyrolysis furnace • Precision scale 1/10000 g • Lindberg blue convection oven • TA Instrument DSC photocalorimeter (ultraviolet curing) • TA Instrument Thermomechanical Analyzer (TMA) • Hardness testing (barcol, Shore and Rockwell) • Mitutoyo Optical Microscope • Mitutoyo precision measuring equipment • Brookfield viscosimeter & Trombotech • Solatell UV and Power Map radiometer • Raytek pyrometer • Panametrics Ultrasonic Equipment Testing - NDT • Omega data acquisition systems • Taber Tededyne Abrasion testing equipment
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And several equipment shared with the education department (TTMC)
• Pultrusion Equipment (designed internally) • 50 Ton Hydraulic Press (designed internally) • Equipment for Filament Winding • Rotomolding Equipment
You will find the specifications of our equipment on the website: www.cdcq.qc.ca
SERVICE OFFERS
Entrepreneurs in the composites sector find at the CDCQ a range of services to improve their know- how in order to develop the full potential of the available technologies and to benefit from the latest developments in their industry.
With a goal of driving technology transfer throughout the industry, the CDCQ specialists offer, among others, the following services:
• material, process and equipment research; • process Development/Implementation and start-up; • moldingTrials; • characterization of materials or products; • technical Assistance; • prototyping; • customized training program given in collaboration with the Department of Continuing Education and
Business Services, Cegep of St. Jerome.
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OUR REALIZATIONS
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PARTNERS AND FUNDING PROGRAMS
The Cegep of St. Jerome is an academic institution eligible to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) research project funding program.
This recognition allows the College to expand its research opportunities, including participation in scientific research related to the education technical programs and to benefit from advantageous research funding programs for its clients.
The CDCQ is a member of the following industry associations :
ADRIQ (Association pour le développement de la recherche et de l’innovation du Québec)
CRIAQ (Consortium de recherche et d’innovation en aérospatiale du Québec) – funding program
CIP (Consortium Innovation Polymères) – funding program
RICQ (Regroupement des industries du composite du Québec)
Pôle d’excellence québécois en transport terrestre – funding program
Réseau Trans-Tech (Regroupement des centres de transfert de technologie des Cégeps du Québec inc.)
ACMA (The American Composites Manufactures Association)
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TO CONTACT US
475 Fournier Street, Room 202 Saint-Jerome (Quebec) J7Z 4V2
www.cdcq.qc.ca 450.436.3048 [email protected]
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Mrs. Janic Lauzon, chemist, CIH, M.Sc.A. Director 450-436-3048, ext 1 [email protected]
Reserved parking
available to our customers behind our
building. Near doors 21
and 22)
Mrs. Marie-Claude Bélanger, Eng. Project Manager 450-436-3048, ext 4 [email protected] M. Benoit Bergeron, Eng. Project Manager Characterization and Quality 450-436-3048 ext 5 [email protected] Mr. Yves Mathieu, Eng., M.Sc.A. Project Manager and Business Development 450-436-3048, ext 2 [email protected]
Mr. Daniel Poirier, Eng. Project Manager 450-436-3048, ext 3 [email protected]
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