Myant, a technology and
advanced manufacturing company, has committed $100-million to the advanced
manufacturing supercluster which has been shortlisted by Navdeep Bains,
minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, as part of the
$950-million national supercluster programme from the Canada government’s
Innovation and Skills Plan.Myant is a key partner in the advanced
manufacturing supercluster in the Toronto-Waterloo Innovation Corridor (TWIC),
which includes companies, universities, health agencies, and not-for-profit
organisations such as MaRS, University of Toronto, University Health Network,
and IntelliFLEX Innovation Alliance with more than 78 industry partners in
Canadian printable electronics, among others.
Bains says, "Our government''s Innovation
Superclusters Initiative has started conversations and created solid
partnerships between government, the private sector, academia and communities.
In today''s knowledge-based economy, this collaboration is essential. Together,
we are building the economy of the future, creating the jobs of today and
tomorrow, and gearing up for global success that will benefit all
Canadians."
Tony Chahine, CEO and founder of Myant, says,
"This is the kind of foresight innovation the world needs – Minister Bains
basically just turned the lights on for Canada''s future as a global leader in
advanced manufacturing." Chahine says, "I am very proud that Myant is
a member in this supercluster that brings together over 100 academic
institutions, not-for-profit organisations, healthcare groups and manufacturers
to establish high quality and resilient jobs, and talent and training in
leading industries that intersect manufacturing and technology. It''s time to
repatriate ''Made in Canada'' manufacturing solutions."
Myant is a recognised industry leader in the
emerging field of ''textile computing'' with a revolutionary research and
development facility and full-scale production that includes end-to-end
fibre-to-fabric-to-system product design and rapid prototyping capabilities.
The unique infrastructure of expertise, capabilities and secured IP allows
Myant to transition from idea to prototype to full-scale production. Myant''s
innovation in knowledge, standards and infrastructure is defining the future of
fibre and textile advanced manufacturing.
Based in Toronto, Myant currently employs a world
class interdisciplinary team of over 80 engineers, data scientists, software
developers, fashion designers, and user experience experts who are building the
next computing platform that ambiently interfaces with humans through textiles.
Myant seamlessly embeds sensors and actuators into everyday textiles allowing
for 24/7 connectivity. Working with global partners, Myant develops smart
textiles for the automotive, aerospace, energy, health/wellness, defence,
AR/VR, and other sectors.
Source: Manchester Evening News, USA Friday, 20 October 2017