What is the REAI?

REAI’s aim is to foster cooperation between companies in intelligent automation in order to carry out projects in Quebec that they could not do by themselves and that would otherwise be done elsewhere.

Our purpose

To promote intelligent automation solutions to accelerate the digital transformation in Quebec’s industrial sector.

Our vision

Make Quebec a world leader in intelligent automation.

Our values

Respect – Accessibility – Commitment – Innovation

Fields of action

Representation and outreach

• We represent the industry to government and institutional bodies;
• We promote Quebec’s know-how and promote our members’ expertise to manufacturers, government authorities and socio-economic decision-makers.

Cooperation

• We promote cooperation among our members through networking and other events.

Connection between manufacturers and our industry

• We act as a pivot between the manufacturers and our members;
• Collecting of project tenders from manufacturers via our online platform;
• Share the manufacturers’ project tenders with our members.

History

The REAI originated from the will of representatives of the private and public sectors to work together on realizing major automation projects.

The official launch took place on September 21, 2005 at the Center de recherche industrielle du Québec (CRIQ). The founding companies of the REAI are: CADEC Group, AMD, AGT Robotics, Genik, FANUC Canada, Prodevco Industries Inc., Center for Industrial Robotics Inc., CRIQ and NRC.