Natural Resources Canada · Awarded contract
AwardedScientific Services for Fracture Prediction in Spot Welds of High-Strength Steels for Electric Vehicles
Awarded 17 Oct 2025
Awarded17 Oct 2025
Value$39,500.00
SupplierMcmaster University
AgencyNatural Resources Canada
ProvinceOntario
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 7mo ago6mo term
Awarded 17 Oct 2025Expired 31 Mar 2026
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Natural Resources Canada awarded a contract to McMaster University for scientific services focused on predicting fracture in spot welds of high-strength steels used in electric vehicles.
The contract value is CAD 39,500.
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