Learn about nanotechnology, the application of science and engineering at the atomic scale, and discover its applications in the construction of new materials and devices.

Functional polymers contain chemical groups that serve a specific function, whether biological, pharmacological, electrical or other. Intelligent polymers have the capacity of selecting and executing certain specic functions. They respond to an external stimulus by variations in their structure, composition or properties.

Just imagine the wired world: connected and communicating at light speed. It's all about new and improved hardware and software for information storage, display and transmission; new and better ways to capture, analyze, stream and share information. It's all about NRC R&D in information and communications technologies.

Discovering new, novel and environmentally friendly industrial materials with a competitive advantage for Canadian industry... new applications and advances in secondary manufacturing for the aluminium sector... cutting edge and virtual reality technologies with real world applications for the aerospace, automotive, transportation and other sectors... Take a look at NRC materials and manufacturing R&D in action.

Learn about new technologies being developed in areas related to aerospace manufacturing, including metal forming, liquid composite moulding, resistance welding and aircraft assembly.