Update January 2023

Phase 1 of CAMiNA from February to October 2022 was a great success, thanks to our members. People representing 68 organizations joined CAMiNA to support our mission of collaboration to increase the implementation of advanced manufacturing in the Canadian Nuclear Industry. CAMiNA’s Executive Committee has been working diligently over the past months to develop Phase 2. Stayed tuned over the coming months for more details.

Upcoming Events

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Past CAMiNA Events

  • There was great participation at the Advanced Manufacturing in-person 1-day workshop by CAMiNA and Generation IV International Forum (GIF) Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Task Force (AMME-TF) during G4SR-2022, October 3, 2022, Toronto, Ontario. Flyer. Please contact CAMiNA’s Program Director, if you would like to receive a copy of the morning presentations:

    “How do new materials and processes get into codes?” Eric Abonneau, CEA;  
    “NASA’s Certification and Qualification Strategies for Additively Manufactured Hardware” Richard Russell, NASA;
    “NRC Activities on Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (AMTs)” Wendy Reed, U.S. NRC;
    “Perspectives from an SMR developer” Bill Smith, Terrestrial Energy
  • NGen and Additive Manufacturing on July 12th at 10:30-11:30am ET. Presentation
    Frank Defalco, Director, Member Relations presented NGen’s mission and its funding programs, focusing on the AM demonstration program. He reviewed a few case studies on AM projects funded by NGen and he highlighted Canada Makes and Canada’s AM ecosystem. Bridget Bohan, Director, Business Development presented NGen’s cluster building program.
  • Member meeting and presentation by Nejib Chekir, Introduction to the Directed Energy Deposition Process – Liburdi Automated Welding Systems, May 12th, 10-11am ET, See the flyer. View the Presentation.
  • Member meeting with presentation on Advanced Manufacturing R&D at EPRI by Marc Albert, Principal Technical Leader EPRI. Overview and update of the latest research, development, and demonstration of advanced manufacturing methods at EPRI. The presentation included the latest codes and standards development and activities, April 28, 2022 10-11am ET. Email the CAMiNA Program Director if you would like to receive the slides.
  • Virtual CAMiNA Launch Event, 10:30-11:30am ET, April 5th, 2022 Presentation

Membership in CAMiNA is FREE! Join the alliance today!

Membership Application

The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) is pleased to announce the creation of the “Canadian Advanced Manufacturing in Nuclear Alliance” (CAMiNA). CAMiNA is an industry body of representatives from the Canadian nuclear industry, including suppliers, utilities, research organizations, universities, and government entities convened to oversee progress along the “Advanced Manufacturing Roadmap for the Canadian Nuclear Industry” released on January 12, 2022.

“CAMiNA will promote greater use of Advanced Manufacturing technologies in the Canadian nuclear industry and advocate for research, development, and application of various Advanced Manufacturing technologies to maintain or improve Canada’s nuclear fleet’s cost, reliability, safety performance, and future SMRs,” said former OCNI CEO and CAMiNA Executive Committee member, Ron Oberth.

CAMiNA brings together a cross section of nuclear industry stakeholders. Benefits to joining:

  • Share experiences on various applications of Advanced Manufacturing technologies
  • Learn new developments in the field
  • Discuss how to overcome challenges
  • Review R&D programs
  • Visibility for your organization’s activities
  • Involvement in CAMiNA events, including input on topics and speaking opportunities
  • Provide input into CAMiNA’s evolution
  • Seek collaboration opportunities, and much more!

Expectations of members:

  • Be an active participant
  • Share information about your activities, your knowledge and expertise (do not share confidential information)
  • Promote CAMiNA and grow membership

Membership open to, but not limited to:

  • OCNI members
  • Members of the Canadian nuclear supply chain
  • Nuclear utilities and licensees
  • Nuclear laboratories
  • SMR Developers and partner organizations
  • Academia including Universities, Colleges, and Technical Schools
  • Standards Associations
  • Advanced Manufacturing consultants and service providers
  • Government
  • Innovation hubs, incubators, and related organizations

Advanced Manufacturing:

  • Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
  • Advanced Welding & Joining Techniques
  • Advanced Cladding Techniques
  • Powder Metallurgy-Hot Isostatic Pressing (PM-HIP)
  • Advanced Machining & Metrology
  • Any Advanced Manufacturing technologies important to CAMiNA members

Membership in CAMiNA is FREE! Join the alliance today!

Membership Application

CAMiNA Members

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    Other events

    Resources

    Advanced Manufacturing Roadmap for the Canadian Nuclear Industry

    EPRI’s Three Key Roadmaps:

    EPRI’s Advanced Reactor Materials Development Roadmap, Link or Download

    EPRI’s Advanced Manufacturing Methods Roadmap for the Nuclear Energy Industry, Link or Download

    EPRI’s Additive Manufacturing Roadmap for the Nuclear Power Industry, Link or Download

    NEI’s Roadmap for Regulatory Acceptance of Advanced Manufacturing Methods in the Nuclear Energy Industry, Link or Download

    Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) “Industrie 2030” report on the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies

    CME programs: Advanced Manufacturing: https://cme-mec.ca/technology-adoption/ and Lean Training:  https://cme-mec.ca/lean-programs/

    Available Funding programs: Ontario AMIC and NGen Canada

    CAMiNA News

    Contact

    Stephen Velhuis or OCNI

    CAMiNA Chairperson

    Stephen Veldhuis, McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute

    CAMiNA Executive Committee

    Ron Oberth, OCNI

    Brian Fehrenbach, OCNI

    David Marttila, Kinectrics

    Stephan Braun, KSB