The Camosun Technology Access Centre (CTAC) is an applied research and innovation centre that provides dedicated access to specialized technology, equipment and expertise to local and regional companies.
Technology Access Centre
CTAC works with companies to enhance their productivity and innovation, without competing with local small and medium-sized enterprises.
Using rapid prototype systems like 3D printers to build custom prosthetics and water-jet cutters that can slice a precision cut through thick stainless steel, we help clients develop, test and refine products without prohibitive overhead costs.
Process
We like to make things easy. It usually starts with a phone call or email to give us an idea of what you have in mind. We'll advise you on the best path forward. Typically for prototyping and other service work, we look at your job, provide a quote, you authorize us to proceed and then we deliver.
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Turning ideas into reality
Camosun Innovates uses cutting-edge technology such as 3D printers, robotic systems and 3D scanners to allow faculty and students from different disciplines to turn their ideas into reality.
Working with the Technology Access Centre
Confidentiality and intellectual property
Your intellectual property is yours and working with us won鈥檛 change that. Whether we鈥檙e supporting you under a grant, or on a fee-for-service basis, you can think of us as part of your team developing your intellectual property for you.
As is often the case with early-stage product development, intellectual property is not yet formally protected with patents, and must therefore be protected with confidentiality. We take confidentiality seriously鈥攚e鈥檙e happy to work under an non disclosure act if you wish鈥攂ut regardless, you can be sure that our team understands confidentiality and the importance of keeping your intellectual property safe.
Warranties and guarantees
We work very hard to ensure customer satisfaction. We listen, we advise, we let you know what to expect from us. Most of what we do is early-stage product development, and as such most of what we do is for testing and evaluation/technology-validation purposes. As such, we do not warranty our work, nor guarantee anything. Our staff are professionals and will carry out your work in a professional manner. If there is something we can鈥檛 do, we will let you know, and where possible, we will refer you to someone who can.
TAC does not provide an engineer鈥檚 stamp of approval on our work, you are responsible for attaining that from any of the excellent engineers in town鈥攚e are happy to recommend one. What we will assure you is that we can provide access to a variety of technical resources that are otherwise not available in the region and connect you with faculty and student resources, specialized equipment, and in some cases, grants to help fund the innovation process.