Jun 8, 202010 min readOmachron Response to COVID19In early January, armed with a strong desire to contribute to the fight of the Novel Coronavirus - COVID19, we at Omachron embarked on a...
Jan 9, 20203 min readThe Importance of Hands-On ExperienceMore than at any time in history, we have today amazing tools to make invention, discovery and creativity easier than ever. The internet...
Oct 1, 20193 min readMaking the Most of Manufacturing Day Manufacturing day is fast approaching. This Friday, October 4th is an experiential education day where local manufacturers across North...
Sep 1, 20193 min readTurning an Idea into a ProductMany people have an inspiration for a great idea, a magical moment when a creative thought for a new product emerges from their...
Jul 18, 20191 min readWaste not……want less!Transforming society to near zero waste is a “must do” to ensure a bright outlook for future generations. Developing and enabling...
Jun 7, 20193 min readThe Collateral Damage of Outsourcing ManufacturingOver the past three decades, outsourcing, typically to Asia, has been regarded as a straightforward way of reducing costs and gaining a...
Jun 4, 20193 min readProduct Sustainability – Moving Forward by Moving BackMy parents purchased a number of appliances and other household items between 1959 and 1963 as they set up their household. In this era,...
Jun 3, 20193 min readMaking Canada Competitive AgainWe’ve lost our edge! Canada is now ranked 13th of the world’s most competitive economies, leading to criticism that our lack of...