We make innovation happen
INO is the largest centre of expertise in optics and photonics in Canada and is among the best technological research centres in the world. Learn more about us!
As a key partner in your quest for a customized solution, our team of experts can meet your most challenging needs in five comprehensive steps.
Requirements Analysis
Mutual and precise understanding of the problem. Throughout this reflection, you will be supported by INO’s expertise for a project specifications delivery that faithfully reflect your needs.
Solution Design
Solution analysis customized to your needs. You will get a preliminary solution plan, identified risks and an assessment of the effort required to achieve the targeted performance.
Proof of Concept
The proof of concept gives us the chance to verify the hypotheses and minimize the risks. A gap analysis is made and communicated to the client to improve the success of the project.
Prototyping and validation
Complete achievement leading to the conformity of the solution verification and validation. The prototype demonstrates the achievement of the targeted performance in accordance with the solution’s level of maturity.
Manufacturing – Scale Up
Generate full benefits of the solution by scaling up with trial manufacturing, until the transfer of information to the client for production on a commercial scale.
Whether you are an equipment supplier, manufacturer, research centre or government agency, no matter what industry you are in, INO can help you develop innovative solutions tailored to your specific needs and constraints.
INO can help you develop what you need when it does not exist.
Here are some success stories of recent projects carried out by INO. We use a results-based approach and the implementation of effective solution. INO solutions are deployed worldwide.
Custom Medical Devices: Transforming Ideas into Certified Products
How INO has supported Intellijoint Surgical in its development of the innovative Intellijoint HIP® product
Detect Oil Leaks Upon the First Drop
Flyscan and INO are pushing the boundaries of oil leak detection systems thanks to an airborne pipeline monitoring system. (2020)
A Partnership to Solve Challenges in the Agri-Food Industry
How INO and Vineland Research and Innovation Center tackled human labour challenges with an autonomous cucumber harvesting robot.