Engineering and technology
Our facility is equipped with <25μm 3D spatial positioning tools and high-precision metrology equipment, allowing us to achieve tight tolerances and validate those tolerances are maintained during production.
We use high-precision software and lab equipment to verify our designs throughout the product lifecycle to minimize costly redesigns and maximize product performance.
Key capabilities
Material testing laboratory
- Two-sided composite layup and infusion table for monitoring and analyzing resin flow characteristics through any thickness of composite layup
- Ultrasonic test machine for void analysis
- Viscosity, mass and adhesion test equipment
- Environmental chamber
Metrology and precision
- FARO and API laser trackers, FARO arm
- Two 6-axis hexapod positioners
- Custom-built positioning fixturing that maintains tolerances of <10μm
Jig and tooling manufacturing
- In-house infused carbon epoxy tooling
- Rapid prototyping and quantification of existing designs
- Custom aluminum, steel and carbon composite jigs
CAD/CAE capabilities
- Industry-leading engineering modeling and simulation package
- FEA for composites using ply-based or zone-based modeling
- Static, dynamic, buckling, thermal, modal and adhesive analyses
- Flat pattern generation
Materials and architectures
We can build to any specifications and design, using your specs or our in-house team of engineers and a variety of materials and architectures.
- Polyester
- Vinylester
- Epoxy
- Methacrylate
- Urethane
- Acrylic
- Silicone
Reinforcement materials
- Carbon fibre
- Fibreglass
- Kevlar
- Metallic meshes
- Foam/plastic core materials
Architectures
- Unidirectional
- Woven
- Braided
- Multi-layer NCS
- Veils
Our manufacturing facility
- Five-ton overhead and one-ton jib cranes
- Large paint booth—14’ x 28’
- Post-cure oven—8’ x 8’ x 20’
- Product-specific post-of-use manufacturing instructions and part quality documentation and tracking
- Established list of qualified machine shop partners
- In-house capability for design and fabrication of customized production jigs
Calian has a reconfigurable manufacturing facility with 34,000 square feet of manufacturing space
Full product lifecyle support
Calian offers composites-specific engineering, metrology and project planning services, from design right through to full component prototyping with the production of final products and assemblies.
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Social responsibility at Calian
Committed to social responsibility.
ESG—more than a buzzword.
Our vision builds on our mission, values, historical commitment to social responsibility and key competencies. It provides a framework and focus for our activities and corporate communications related to ESG (Environmental Social Governance).
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Your service inspires us.
Proudly welcoming 100+ veterans to our team every year
Their expertise enriches our solutions, and hiring military spouses is our heartfelt way of giving back to the defence community. We’re committed to being there for you, in and out of uniform.
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4,000+ family members connected with family doctors
Our partnership with the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services ensures that military family members are connected with family doctors, hassle-free.
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Building a resilient community together.
$650,000+ in corporate giving
We are woven into our community’s fabric, our support extending to renowned organizations and causes. We’re not just about business; we are about building a supportive and resilient community together.
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Engaging in research that matters.
Our contributions to significant research projects and our focus on environmental safety are unwavering. We’re front-runners in compliance with environmental laws and continually innovate to lessen our ecological footprint.
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Committed to exceeding expectations.
30+ Indigenous community engagements
With a published Indigenous engagement policy, Calian sets out the framework and guidelines for all Calian business activities while being wholly committed to meeting—even exceeding—the five per cent Indigenous participation requirement on all Federal contracts.
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