October 4, 2005 Source: University of Windsor:
http://www.uwindsor.ca/units/pac/newsrel.nsf/f8e26b1a592c9edb8525676a0048614a/6142285cbdedb9dc85257090004c1025!OpenDocument Academia meets industry in unique DaimlerChrysler partnership (WINDSOR, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2005) – The University of Windsor will celebrate the launch of a unique partnership with industry Thursday, October 6 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., with the grand opening of Tessonics Inc, 1983 Ambassador Drive. Tessonics was born out of a joint initiative between the research team of University of Windsor Physics Professor Roman Maev, who holds the joint DaimlerChrysler/NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Applied Solid State Physics and Material Characterization, and DaimlerChrysler. Maev and his team have developed the Resistance Spot Weld Analyzer (RWSA), a device that is designed to help the automotive industry detect welding flaws during vehicle production. According to the physicist, with approximately 4,000 spot welds on an average vehicle, RWSA technology has the potential to save automakers hundreds of millions of quality control dollars a year. In return for providing start-up capital for Tessonics, DaimlerChryler will hold exclusive rights to the company’s product for one year – an arrangement that has already produced approximately 50 machines for the automaker. "There is no doubt that technology and innovation are at the heart of Canada’s future economy," says University of Windsor Vice-President, Research Susan McDaniel. "It is vital that we make the connection between universities and industry. At the University of Windsor we are well on our way to ensuring that what goes on in laboratories on campus translates into solid benefits for all Canadians." McDaniel gives high praise to DaimlerChrysler and its role in establishing a number of successful Research and Development projects with the University of Windsor. "Tessonics is an exciting example of what can happen when innovation and academia meet industry," McDaniel says.
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