Ontario Tech University

Harvest season is upon us, and the future of Canadian farming is ripe with possibility. (And on that farm, there was a… farmer, engineer, and robotics expert!)

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Their work will change the way we grow fresh produce both in Canada and around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • Their work will change the way we grow fresh produce both in Canada and around the globe.
  • Projects were chosen for their visionary concepts, practical plans for adoption and scaling, and their commitment to fostering collaboration.
  • Represented in the competition are farmers, producers, engineers, agronomists, horticulturalists, AI specialists, and environmental scientists—to name a few.
  • Stay updated on the teams’ journeys, the Challenge and news and insights on the latest and greatest in Canadian agriculture at https://homegrownchallenge.ca/ .

Back to Trade School: Powering Chicago Prepares Students to work in High-Demand Renewable Energy Professions

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
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"Although union electricians have always been in high demand, the recent surge in renewable energy has created more job opportunities than ever for current and aspiring apprentices," Elbert Walters III, Executive Director, Powering Chicago said.

Key Points: 
  • "Although union electricians have always been in high demand, the recent surge in renewable energy has created more job opportunities than ever for current and aspiring apprentices," Elbert Walters III, Executive Director, Powering Chicago said.
  • In fact, between 2001 and 2021, renewable energy grew from 7.7% of total electricity generation to 20% of all electricity generation.
  • The Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates that by 2050 renewable energy will supply 44% of U.S. electricity.
  • The cutting-edge facility houses a renewable energy training field that provides hands-on learning of systems that incorporate all renewable energy aspects, including wind, solar, electric vehicle charging, battery storage, and more.

Worksport Presents Power Electronics Team

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worksport Ltd. (Nasdaq: WKSP; WKSPW) (the “Company” or “Worksport”) is pleased to present its Canadian-based Power Electronics team, a very strong group that is responsible for 100% of the Company's renewable energy design research and development.

Key Points: 
  • Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worksport Ltd. (Nasdaq: WKSP; WKSPW) (the “Company” or “Worksport”) is pleased to present its Canadian-based Power Electronics team, a very strong group that is responsible for 100% of the Company's renewable energy design research and development.
  • "We are very proud of our Canadian Power Electronics Team," said Worksport CEO Steven Rossi .
  • Among those on Worksport's Canadian Power Electronics team are:
    Dr. Rafael Oliveira, Ph.D., Director of Engineering: Rafael has 23 years of experience working on engineering projects and 13 years as a professor.
  • Arvind has over six years of engineering experience in the design and development of AC-DC, DC-DC power converters, power electronics, embedded systems, and software/test engineering, in industry and research environments.

Durham Region named one of the world's Top7 Intelligent Communities for the second year in a row

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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Durham Region is named alongside cities and counties from the United States of America, Vietnam, Brazil, and Australia.

Key Points: 
  • Durham Region is named alongside cities and counties from the United States of America, Vietnam, Brazil, and Australia.
  • One of the seven finalists will be named the Intelligent Community of the Year at the ICF Summit this fall.
  • "Being named a top seven Intelligent Community for the second year in a row showcases our vision of an 'Intelligent Durham'.
  • Earlier this year, Durham Region was named one of the Smart21 Communities of the Year for the third year in a row.

Durham Region's innovation community set to energize Collision Conference with Project Arrow

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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Together, they will present the Durham Region innovation community at the 2023 Collision Conference.

Key Points: 
  • Together, they will present the Durham Region innovation community at the 2023 Collision Conference.
  • Project Arrow: The first all-Canadian, zero emission, connected vehicle, engineered and manufactured at Ontario Tech University's ACE Climatic Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel.
  • For more information or to book an appointment with the Invest Durham team at Collision Conference, please visit Invest.Durham.ca/collision .
  • "Durham Region's innovation community is at the centre of clean energy and automotive innovation—making this year's conference a great opportunity to showcase our growing technology ecosystem.

New Study Shows 1 in 5 “Healthy” Individuals Actually Have the Metabolism of a Prediabetic

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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When they applied their patented mathematical method to data obtained from continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), scientists found about one in five study participants, considered healthy by medical standards, actually had glucose metabolism similar to those with prediabetes.

Key Points: 
  • When they applied their patented mathematical method to data obtained from continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), scientists found about one in five study participants, considered healthy by medical standards, actually had glucose metabolism similar to those with prediabetes.
  • Participants were diagnosed diabetic, pre-diabetic, or healthy, according to guidelines outlined by the American Diabetes Association.
  • After applying the mathematical model, patients were then re-classified into two groups based on their glucose homeostasis parameters: effective or impaired.
  • About 34 million people have diabetes in the U.S. and one in three Americans have prediabetes or diabetes.

Additive Manufacturing Experts from GM, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Pepsico and Harvard Set to Share Technical Insights at RAPID + TCT 2023

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Monday, April 17, 2023
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RAPID + TCT 2023, the largest, most influential additive manufacturing (AM) event in North America is returning to Chicago’s McCormick Place May 2-4, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • RAPID + TCT 2023, the largest, most influential additive manufacturing (AM) event in North America is returning to Chicago’s McCormick Place May 2-4, 2023.
  • A key element of the event alongside over 350 exhibitors and a raft of illuminating keynote and panels is the highly regarded RAPID + TCT Conference that this year numbers over 170 presentations across eight stages.
  • Attendees will be able to hear firsthand from users such as GM, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Pepsico, Lockheed Martin, Nissan, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Gentle Giant Studios, ABB and Cobra Golf.
  • To learn more about what RAPID + TCT 2023 has to offer, visit https://www.rapid3devent.com and keep up to date with all things AM by following us @RAPID_Event on Twitter and LinkedIn .

CNL, AECL and Ontario Tech University Partner to Pursue Collaborative Research

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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Working in partnership with Ontario Tech University enables us to pool our financial resources, accelerate early-stage research, facilitate the transfer of knowledge, and work together to address the needs of the nuclear industry and the federal government.

Key Points: 
  • Working in partnership with Ontario Tech University enables us to pool our financial resources, accelerate early-stage research, facilitate the transfer of knowledge, and work together to address the needs of the nuclear industry and the federal government.
  • AECL is proud to announce its partnership today with Ontario Tech University, an engaged partner that attracts the best and brightest students and researchers, says Dr. Amy Gottschling, Vice-President, Science, Technology & Commercial Oversight, AECL.
  • As part of our growing nexus, AECL, CNL and Ontario Tech will tackle our nations greatest challenges.
  • Ontario Tech University is excited to enter this dynamic and expanding collaborative phase with both AECL and CNL in strategic areas that include small modular reactors, hydrogen, and integrated energy systems, commented Dr. Les Jacobs, Vice-President of Research and Innovation at Ontario Tech University.

Worksport Granted $1.15M from Canadian Federal Government Partner, MITACS

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Mississauga, Aug. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worksport Ltd (Nasdaq: WKSP) (the Company), through its subsidiary Terravis Energy Inc., has been granted $1.15 Million in matched funding from MITACS, the Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems nonprofit Canadian national research organization, in partnership with the Canadian Federal government.

Key Points: 
  • Mississauga, Aug. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worksport Ltd (Nasdaq: WKSP) (the Company), through its subsidiary Terravis Energy Inc., has been granted $1.15 Million in matched funding from MITACS, the Mathematics of Information Technology and Complex Systems nonprofit Canadian national research organization, in partnership with the Canadian Federal government.
  • The Company believes it will open additional novel research opportunities where this technology could branch out to many other extensive applications.
  • The Canadian Federal governments support will allow the Company and OTU to pursue enterprise implementation of the NPEV fast charging systems as well as any other related programs over the next two years.
  • Worksport Ltd. strives to provide frequent updates of its operations to its community of investors, clients, and customers to maintain the highest level of visibility.

Peak Power Partners with Oshawa Power to Demonstrate a Path to Distributed Clean Energy for Utilities

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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Working closely with Oshawa Power, Peak Power will draw on their expertise in creating intelligent energy management tools to pool together energy storage, electric vehicles, and solar installations into one single resource.

Key Points: 
  • Working closely with Oshawa Power, Peak Power will draw on their expertise in creating intelligent energy management tools to pool together energy storage, electric vehicles, and solar installations into one single resource.
  • Last November, Peak Power announced that IESO had awarded funding to the company and Oshawa Power to support vehicle-to-grid technology and real-time energy prediction.
  • Our project with Oshawa Power will demonstrate how clean energy assets are strongest when grouped together, and how Peak Power can create the tools needed to do just that.
  • For more information on how Peak Power, Oshawa Power, and IESO are working together to support the clean energy transition, visit https://peakpowerenergy.com/ , https://www.opuc.on.ca/ , and https://www.ieso.ca/ .