CRIQ carries out applied industrial research projects for its clients on a risk-sharing basis. Whether supporting a company’s own R&D department or participating in a more integrated partnership, CRIQ has developed a synergetic approach with industry. It can create one-of-a-kind equipment and processes for its clients while assuming a share of the risk associated with innovative product development and marketing. Risk-sharing is an unusual approach for an R&D centre but it offers an exceptional growth opportunity for companies that either cannot afford their own R&D or prefer to entrust the development of their strategic products to experts, to be sure of remaining at the forefront of technology.

Unique Expertise, Adapted to Company Needs

High technology occupies a growing place in world markets. CRIQ’s challenge is to transfer the expertise it has developed in advanced sectors to more traditional areas. Automation and computer-based technologies, such as artificial vision, robotization, advanced programming and simulation, are just some of the tools used every day by CRIQ. It carries out mandates for companies in traditional sectors like wood processing, pulp and paper, aluminium smelting and agri-food, as well as high tech sectors like aerospace and biotechnology.

Research and Development in Production Technologies

In both its R&D program and its marketing efforts, CRIQ emphasizes the value-added technologies that offer companies increased productivity. CRIQ is a true integrator in that it develops solutions of a technological nature that require integrating several kinds of expertise, such as electronic engineering, mechanical engineering and information systems. By working together with industry, CRIQ is able to develop state-of-the-art equipment and processes, enabling users to position themselves favourably on their markets.