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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T07:43:34Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
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    "id": "ASY-CA-0BKBP301N5",
    "type": "grant",
    "country": "ca",
    "name": "AarKel Tool and Die Inc.: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/aarkel-tool-and-die-inc/",
    "summary": "9 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $10.3M with AarKel Tool and Die Inc., 2015–2026.",
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        "value": 9,
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        "value": 10300000,
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        "currency": "CAD",
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        "display": "$10.3M"
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      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 2,
        "unit": "count"
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      {
        "label": "programs",
        "value": 5,
        "unit": "count"
      }
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    "text": [
      "To expand capacity to produce giga tooling.",
      "The project is to add capability and enhance diversification beyond the automotive industry through acquisition of advanced equipment",
      "Developing a new software system to automate quoting efficiency and accuracy.",
      "This project aims to develop a fully functional plastic injection mold using additive manufacturing technologies. This involves integrating advanced venting and conformal cooling strategies to improve overall part quality and mold durability, enabling high-performance tooling.",
      "Automated robotic polishing on surfaces of plastic injection moulds and die cast inserts to reduce repetitive strain injury, lost time and reduced labour hours. To make our industry more competitive so we can grow our business",
      "AarKel Tool and Die Inc. will be participating in a tradeshow, traveling to key markets, and ma marketing tools to expand our capacity in four target regions: Mexico, Spain, Germany and UK.",
      "The Project will support development of intellectual property capacity within the Firm."
    ],
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      {
        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Lambton–Kent–Middlesex",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35048-lambton-kent-middlesex/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/federal-economic-development-agency-for-southern-ontario/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Don Valley West",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35021-don-valley-west/"
      },
      {
        "name": "National Research Council Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/national-research-council-canada/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-0BKBP301N5",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"AarKel Tool and Die Inc.: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/aarkel-tool-and-die-inc/"
  }
}