Advanced Manufacturing Optimization Laboratory

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Aerospace Engineering
at the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montreal, QC, Canada

Toward Aerospace and Beyond!

The goal of LOPFA is to optimize various manufacturing processes (induction, hydroforming, brazing, etc.) in order to manufacture robust components for applications in the aerospace and energy sectors.

LOPFA Is Recruiting

Why?

For a sustainable society, we believe it is necessary to constantly challenge established standards.

How?

Our laboratory stands out through its stimulating industrial projects, state-of-the-art equipment, and expertise in materials science and engineering.

What?

We train highly qualified personnel.

active students
(more than 220 since 2006)

research projects

$M+

annual research budget

scientific publications

Our Values

Rigor

We believe that the quality of a project is measured by the precision of its methods, the reliability of its results, and the integrity of the scientific work.

Pragmatism

We ground our research in real-world applications and collaborate with our partners to provide practical solutions to today’s industrial challenges, with the ambition of contributing to a more responsible and resilient future.

Innovation

We foster a culture of questioning established standards in order to propose new ones and imagine original solutions.

Teamwork

Strong results rarely come from a single mind. Our projects progress through collaboration among many people with diverse qualifications and expertise.

Responsibility

Publications

Smart and circular manufacturing systems and processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

🛠️ How can I access LOPFA’s equipment and expertise?

Please contact directly the professor responsible for the equipment and/or expertise you are interested in.

🎓 How do I apply for an internship, master’s degree, or PhD?

To join LOPFA as an intern, master’s student, or PhD student, simply submit your application directly to the professors whose research activities match your interests. You can find their contact information by clicking here.

If projects are available during the period you are seeking and your profile matches the requirements, we will contact you to discuss potential opportunities.

🤝 I belong to a visible minority group; is there a place for me at LOPFA?

Yes, absolutely. LOPFA is firmly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Regardless of your background, gender, disability status, or personal journey, your application is welcome. We value the richness of diverse perspectives and experiences, and we ensure that all applications are reviewed with the same level of care and consideration.

✈️ What administrative steps are required to come to LOPFA for an internship?

If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, this page provides information about the steps you may need to take.

If you are an international student, please visit the Research Internship page on the ÉTS website for detailed information about the procedures applicable to internships lasting fewer than or more than 120 days.

Please note that once your internship agreement has been confirmed, you will receive an email summarizing the steps you need to complete.

🏠 How can I find housing in Montreal?

ÉTS offers student residences located in the heart of Montreal. Rooms and apartments are assigned based on availability, with priority given to full-time students.

Other external platforms, such as Facebook groups dedicated to short-term or long-term housing searches, Kijiji, Student.com, or Erasmus Play, may also be helpful in finding accommodation.

Our Laboratory in Pictures

Each month, an image contest is held at LOPFA, and every member is invited to participate.
Here are the winning images from recent months:

Agrégat de voronoi en construction par creusements successifs — **Voronoi aggregate under construction through successive excavations**
Rémy Serre

Parent austenite grain reconstruction Mohsen Mokhtabad-Amrei — **Parent austenite grain reconstruction**
Mohsen Mokhtabad-Amrei

**SEM image of Laser Ablation on aluminium 6061 mag 2000X**
Alexis Thibault

Layers in Focus_Confocal Microscopy of an Additive Manufactured Lattice — **Layers in Focus – Confocal Microscopy of an Additive Manufactured Lattice**
Shamim Pourrahimi Seyghalani

**Titanium oxide particle**
Antonio d’Andrea

**High stress zones around an off-axis isotropic inclusion**
Rémy Serre

View the image contest archives