Automation project support for Canadian manufacturers

Turn one manual process into a clear automation project.

Describe the process you want to improve. Build a project brief with possible approaches, preliminary economics and the information still needed—then review it with Innovation Peer at no charge.

You selected Laser Engraving. Describe your process challenge below and we will open your Automation Project workspace.

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Free for manufacturers. No supplier contact without your approval.

By continuing you agree to the Terms · Preliminary planning only.

What you leave with

A readable project brief structure — preliminary planning, not final engineering or a supplier quote.

  1. 01

    Process and objective

    What is happening today and what improvement matters.

  2. 02

    Possible automation approaches

    Technology fit options worth considering for this process.

  3. 03

    Preliminary economics and assumptions

    Illustrative planning ranges in CAD, with assumptions labelled.

  4. 04

    Information and validation gaps

    What still needs plant data, photos, or on-site confirmation.

  5. 05

    Recommended next decision

    Whether to deepen scoping, request a free review, or pause.

Illustrative example project brief

Illustrative example — fictional AGV / AMR material-movement brief. Not a client installation, supplier quote, engineered design, or verified ROI result. Figures use CAD and are labelled illustrative.

Illustrative example · AMRs / AGVs

AGV tote replenishment — warehouse to production cells

Process and objective
Forklift and cart WIP tote moves between storage and production cells create ~18-minute waits, pedestrian conflict, and second-shift cell stalls.
Possible approaches
AMRs / AGVs & Internal Material Movement — Promising — needs validation.
Preliminary economics (illustrative CAD)
~$250k–$500k CAD
Information and validation gaps
Wi-Fi / fleet network coverage: Dead zones interrupt fleet coordination; coverage along every planned path and charging dock needs a plant walkdown before fleet sizing.
Recommended next decision
Confirm whether phase-one AGV/AMR loops merit a free Innovation Peer process review before any supplier outreach.
View an example project brief

Illustrative example — fictional project brief. Not a client installation, supplier quote, engineered design, or verified ROI result. Financial figures are illustrative and shown in CAD.

Three steps

Describe the process → Develop the brief → Review the next decision.

  1. Step 1

    Describe the process

    Share one manual, repetitive or capacity-constrained process. The first assessment is automated.

  2. Step 2

    Develop the brief

    Build possible approaches, preliminary economics and gaps in the workspace — still private.

  3. Step 3

    Review the next decision

    Request a free Innovation Peer process review when you want human judgment before suppliers.

A free 45-minute review of one process.

Bring one manual, repetitive or capacity-constrained process. We’ll review the opportunity, clarify the main gaps and identify a practical next step. A rough description is enough — you do not need a completed assessment or supplier package.

Deliverable: a one-page summary covering preliminary feasibility, information gaps, likely approaches, and the next decision.

Submitting a request asks Innovation Peer to contact you — it is not a confirmed appointment. Timing depends on advisor availability.

Farzad Amighi · Innovation Peer Advisor

Farzad Amighi works with industrial teams through Innovation Peer Advisor.

Innovation Peer is based in the Greater Toronto Area (Woodbridge, Ontario) and initially focused on Canadian industrial companies.

Advisors help organize requirements, challenge assumptions, prepare the next decision, and coordinate buyer-approved implementation discussions.

What the review covers

  • Preliminary feasibility for one process
  • Information gaps still blocking a clear decision
  • Likely solution type or approaches
  • The next decision and a suggested action

What you receive

A one-page summary of feasibility, gaps, likely approaches, and the next step — after Innovation Peer follows up on your request.

That means project data stays private by default. Supplier conversations do not happen automatically. The customer controls what is shared, when it is shared, and with whom.

Request a free process review

Submitting a request starts a conversation. It does not book a confirmed appointment, share your project with suppliers, or mark the work as validated.

Questions manufacturers ask

What is free?
The manufacturer workspace and Innovation Peer project review are free. Equipment and supplier implementation costs are separate.
Do I need a fully defined project?
No. A rough process description is enough to start an assessment or request a free review.
What do I receive from a review?
After Innovation Peer follows up, you receive a one-page summary covering preliminary feasibility, information gaps, likely approaches, and a suggested next step.
Will my information be sent to suppliers?
No. Project data stays private by default. Supplier introductions require your explicit approval.
How does Innovation Peer earn revenue?
Innovation Peer earns supplier-side success fees when buyers approve sharing and engagement proceeds. Suppliers cannot pay to improve ranking or bypass project-fit requirements.

Start with one process. Leave with a clearer next decision.

Describe one process to start an automated assessment, or request a free Innovation Peer process review.

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Innovation Peer — Automation project support for Canadian manufacturers