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The Centre for Non-Destructive Inspection Technologies (CNDI) has held its grand opening at Magellan Aerospace.
CNDI has been created to provide a competitive advantage for the manufacturing sector in Manitoba while addressing the industry demand for skilled inspection staff. Manufacturers and industry as a whole have access to the facility and Red River College students are being trained to use the leading edge technology at the centre.
“The technology available at this facility is crucial to enhancing productivity in one of Manitoba’s key manufacturing sectors,” said Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, at the opening.
CNDI is a collaboration between government, education, and industry and is located on the College’s Industrial Campus at Magellan Aerospace.
“One of the key themes of Red River College’s strategic plan is to fuel Manitoba’s economic growth and community development,” said Stephanie Forsyth, President of Red River College. “By partnering with the federal government and Magellan Aerospace on the creation of CNDI, we’re helping spark innovation within the aerospace sector and giving researchers and students access to state-of-the-art inspection equipment.”
Don Boitson, vice president and general manager of Magellan Aerospace, said: “At Magellan, CNDI is integral in meeting the demanding production schedule and quality requirements for the manufacture of the composite components that comprise the next-generation F-35 aircraft.
“The productivity enhancements, when compared to other traditional methods of inspection are significant. A component that would take 8 hours to inspect using conventional methods can take as little as 1 hour to inspect utilizing Laser UT. The benefits provided through this technology are considerable in terms of efficiencies to both cost and schedule. We are more than pleased to be part of this unique enterprise that supports industry and advances education in our community.”
