RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE
The Product Development Exchange
At George Brown's Product Development Exchange, our partners rapidly develop new products and stay ahead of the curve.
We get industry into market.
The Product Development Exchange lab at the Casa Loma Campus features leading edge rapid prototyping tools including 3D printers, laser and water jet cutters, CNC machines and mechanical and electrical component building and testing equipment, for iterative development of prototypes.
Contact us today to learn more.
Our Mission
PDx helps companies at virtually every stage of the product life cycle, at a variety of company sizes.
The Product Development Exchange connects Canadian industry to market-focused applied research that accelerates physical product innovation.
PDx is the first stand-alone facility in the GTA to offer industry-focused, early-stage, prototype design, development and assessment services. We help local industry bring their ideas to market, giving Ontario’s small to medium sized enterprises a way to design, prototype and validate a variety of new products and services.
Services
Our service offerings are designed to help your company explore the entire product life cycle with our in-house experts and state of the art labs.
Business Development
- Project Scoping
- Market Research
- Patent Scan
- Referrals
- Project Planning
- Grant Writing
- Industry Outreach Events
Prototype Assessment
- Quality Inspection
- Simulation Trial
- Field Trial
- Usability Testing
- Materials Testing
- Failure Analysis
Concept Design
- Ideation
- Mechanical Design
- Electrical Design
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Materials Selection
- Design for Manufacturing
- Embedded Software Design
- User-Centred Design
- System Engineering
Prototype Fabrication
- 3D Printing
- CNC Routing and Milling
- Waterjet Cutting
- Laser Cutting/Engraving
- Manual Machining
- Embedded Software Coding
- Electronics Assembly
- Test Sample Production
- Membership/Equipment Access
Technical Communications
- Design Package
- Test Reports
- Operating Manuals
- Custom Training
- Seminars
Product Research
- Concept Review
- Competitor Analysis
- Customer Research
Our Clients
From start-up to established firm, we're here to get your ideas into the hands of your customer.
Our Team
We're industry professionals, mechanical engineers and educators.
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Do you have a great business idea? Want to know how to set up your own business or social enterprise? Need practical help and support to develop your business skills?
Innovation Badges
Awarded in recognition of this hands-on, real world experience, our badges can be attached to an online profile, wherever a prospective employer may see it.
Project Portal
Curious about our projects? Learn more about what we work
on with our Project Portal. Searchable by research focus, year or PI.