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"Every year, these students raise the bar a little higher."

Read the @STGnews article all about @URConMars!

https://t.co/P2ifh4CyRQ

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Most testing asks: “Does it work?”

Aerospace asks:
👉 “When does it break—and why?”

That’s why they catch failures others miss.

Check out this insightful op-ed from Rachel Hughes of @DMC_Inc and our co-founder Dr. Doug Milburn ⬇️

https://t.co/ALE69fyJWt

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Another insightful op-ed from our co-founder Dr. @DougMilbur50966 ⬇️

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"Where #AI does belong, and where it already delivers real value, is in what I would call the 'middle layer' of production," writes @ProtocaseInc's Doug Milburn. "This is the layer between design intent and physical execution."

@SME_MFG #manufacturing

https://t.co/1y4E6HemuD

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@agentorange960 @S2SmeX Very cool, thanks for sharing!

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“Close enough” is no longer enough.

AI is moving beyond images and into real-world physics.

In Episode 2 of @TheProtoPod , Steven Gay & Jakub Čech (Mode Maison) break down what that means for design, simulation, and manufacturing.

🎧 Watch: https://t.co/YNOuXMT1Sk

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Huge news for our friends at @Nord_Space!

Watch our @TheProtoPod episode with NordSpace founder Rahul Goel. It's only been a year since our conversation, but already they've grown in massive leaps and bounds...with more to come. 🚀

https://t.co/AtEh0uvC7t

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Today marks the most significant milestone in NordSpace's history. We have been awarded $8.3 million in Phase 1 grant funding and selected as a winner of Canada’s Department of National Defence's Launch the North IDEaS challenge, toward the development of our Tundra orbital launch vehicle.

Launch the North represents Canada’s most significant investment in sovereign space launch. As a part of the government’s $182.6 million investment in sovereign space launch, DND and CAF aim to secure Canada's strategic autonomy in space, reduce dependence on foreign launch providers, and position Canada as a global leader in commercial and defence-oriented space launch. Canada's moment has arrived.

What distinguishes NordSpace is the depth of its vertical integration. We design and manufacture our own engines and vehicles, develop and operate our own spaceport, build and fly our own satellites, and invest in the broader Canadian space ecosystem. This end-to-end architecture stands unique in Canada, inspired by industry leaders such as SpaceX and Rocket Lab, and constitutes the foundational infrastructure upon which a durable, truly sovereign Canadian space industry can be built.

At the centre of our architecture is Tundra, powered by our in-house designed and manufactured 3D printed Hadfield engines and capable of delivering 500+ kg to LEO and 350+ kg to SSO. In its Tundra+ configuration, this grows to 1,100 kg to LEO and 850 kg to SSO, with a direct scaling path to our Titan medium-lift vehicle targeting 5,000+ kg to LEO. A proven modular 3D printed engine architecture reduces development time and risk while ensuring Canada's sovereign launch capability grows in step with national defence, commercial, and allied demand over the coming decade.

Our Atlantic Spaceport Complex (ASX) in Newfoundland and Labrador is the only purpose-built commercial orbital launch facility in Canada and one of the most strategically advantaged launch sites in the western hemisphere. The ASX supports launch inclinations of 44 to 105 degrees over the Atlantic Ocean, the widest range available from any Canadian site. It also offers the largest safety distances of any spaceport in Canada and highest approved launch cadence, lending to our medium-lift future. The ASX received its landmark environmental approval from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and is already under rapid construction with its first launch planned this spring of our Taiga rocket.

This award will ultimately lead to the creation of 134 direct jobs by 2028, growing to 650+ by 2032, with 1,600+ indirect and induced jobs across Canada's industrial base as we scale to medium-lift. We rely on a wide ecosystem of Canadian partners including @magellanaero, @KongsbergGeo, C-CORE, and Indigenous-led suppliers across the country.

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What keeps public radio on the air when the unexpected happens?

NPR’s new ContentDepot Edge system is designed for exactly that. We’re proud that Protocase manufactured the custom rackmounts used in these units.

Great engineering story from @NPR:

🔗 https://t.co/Khn0S5G0sN

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Our co-founder Dr. @DougMilburn3 featured on the latest Canadian Manufacturing podcast, discussing AI’s real-world impact on the shop floor and the evolving implications of tariffs on cross-border manufacturing strategy.

A grounded, experience-driven conversation for industry leaders.

🎧 https://t.co/sqn6YuLPHF

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The future of manufacturing isn’t automation or people—it’s both.

In this article for @cdnmetalworking, our co-founder Dr. @DougMilburn3 explains why AI, robotics & automation work best when they amplify human talent, not replace it.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/Q4EJvzyjXM

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Not all powder coat finishes are created equal—especially outdoors.

Sandtex, Matte, or Gloss? Chris walks through durability, UV resistance, and real-world use cases. 🎥👇

https://t.co/spSdJ0gxyK

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A big day for the Proto Companies 🇨🇦

We’ve officially opened our new Kitchener–Waterloo office for @45Drives & Protocase—strengthening our Canadian roots and expanding connections with tech & government partners through our HVMC model.

Fun fact: Kitchener-Waterloo is where co-founder Doug Milburn completed his PhD at the University of Waterloo 💙

Onward! 🚀

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What does the rise of AI mean for industries like manufacturing? Our co-founder Dr. Doug Milburn was on CTV @YourMorning today to share his perspective and predictions.

Watch 👉

https://t.co/kGlQm0vykq

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📐 Proto Tech Tip: Cutout Placement for Sheet Metal

Hole and cutout placement can make—or break—manufacturability.

We cover key do’s & don’ts around bends, edges, and material behavior to help you:

✔️ avoid distortion
✔️ prevent rework
✔️ build faster

Watch the tech tip 👇
https://t.co/F4TZurYePq

#DFM #SheetMetal #EngineeringTips #Manufacturing

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“Treat tech as a partner, not a replacement.” Great read in @DesignNews from our co-founder @DougMilbur50966 on why the human advantage still matters — even in a fully automated aerospace future. 👇

https://t.co/Gf9tTr9yps

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Choosing the right self-clinching fastener starts with choosing the right material.

Chris breaks it all down in this week's Proto Tech Tip!

https://t.co/aBvbwSWUrm

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Flush-head or concealed-head fasteners? 🔩🤔

Today’s Ask an Engineer explains the difference:
• Flush-head = through-hole, sits mostly flush

• Concealed-head = pressed into a pocket, invisible on the exterior & great for watertight designs

Watch the full clip!

https://t.co/FesH41flRY

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3D printing + sheet metal = huge design potential.

But only if you build the assembly right.

Our new Proto Tech Tip covers:
🔩 Best joining methods
🛡️ Preventing corrosion
⚡ Faster, smarter hybrid builds

Watch here 👉 https://t.co/yrfpr3IImD

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🌟 Employee Spotlight! 🌟Meet Geethu & Sosh, a couple who moved from Fort Kochi to Cape Breton and found new careers — and a new home — with @45Drives & Protocase.

Geethu works as a Solutions Specialist, and Sosh has already grown into an Account Manager. Their positivity, resilience, and love of community embody how we #WorkDifferently. 💙

#EmployeeSpotlight #TeamProtocase #Team45Drives

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We’re hiring a Quality Manager in Nova Scotia.

Not the check-the-box kind—the system thinker, the process builder, the root-cause hunter.

Work with R&D, engineering, production and other operational groups. Improve processes. Lead real change.

Know someone perfect for this? Share it 👇
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