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An industrial research partnership with two German institutions will build on the University of Windsor's leadership in manufacturing engineering, says UWindsor president Alan Wildeman.
The University of Windsor signed a memorandum of understanding, in March 2009, committing to the alignment of its research work with the Universiät Karlsruhe, the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology, and the Government of Ontario.
"We will bring together people who will drive innovation in these sectors," Dr. Wildeman said. The agreement aims to expedite the commercialization of research, particularly in auto parts, clean energy, and other manufacturing sectors using composite and other advanced materials and processes.
Pupatello said the agreement will help to drive up the level of advanced manufacturing in the Windsor region. "It is essential for business to stay on the cutting edge of research and development."
The University of Windsor produces some of the best students in North America, she said and "it is very important for the local community to know that this place is world-class."
Fraunhofer Institute representative Frank Henning said the strategic alliance made sense for Germany as well.
"Germany is known world-wide as the centre for product manufacturing," he said and "Windsor is the top region for tooling and mould-making in the world."
Wildeman and Pupatello met in another signing ceremony, a week later, with officials from Karlsruhe University and Baden-Württemberg.
Photo: Frank Henning, deputy director of Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology, signs a memorandum of understanding to promote research collaboration with the University of Windsor, while Ontario Minister of International Trade and Investment Sandra Pupatello and UWindsor President Alan Wildeman look on.
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