The GCM is a materials analysis laboratory providing companies with analytical, consulting, as well as research and development services. The GCM has a solid track record of collaboration with industry in fields such as aerospace, microelectronics, semiconductor and pharmaceutical business. Counting on an interdisciplinary team of 18 engineers, physicists, chemists and technicians, the GCM possesses a unique expertise to deal with numerous problems related to interfaces and thin films. The services offered fall in two domains:

• Thin film deposition and microfabrication
• Materials analysis
  • Chemical analyses
  • Microscopy
  • Mechanical testing

Why do business with the GCM?

• A complete solution is offered, supported by leading edge research and instrumentation
• Single point of contact for gaining access to Canada’s largest pool of equipment in advanced materials, worth $50 M.
• An integrated and professional project management, thanks to an industrial projects coordinator

Types of services

• Analytical services

  Measurement and analytical services of the highest quality to solve your technical challenges.

• Consulting services

  In order to solve your manufacturing, quality or development issues, the GCM relies on the diversified expertise of its highly qualified staff.

• Collaborative R&D

  For large scale projects, the GCM gives access to high level research staff who can significantly contribute to the development and the improvement of your products and processes. These projects can be private research contracts, carried out by GCM permanent staff, or subsidized projects carried out by graduate students.