Richard has been involved in Machine Design and Product Development for the past 25 years bysupporting clients in all phases of product development from research, concept, proof of principle, prototype, design, detailed design, build, manufacturing and project management. He has the ability to build, manage and direct multi-disciplined teams and capitalize on team members with diverse capabilities for the purposes of supporting leading-edge technologies. These leading edge technologies include tooling and equipment CANDU reactor core, transfer equipment for irradiated materials, special-purpose equipment, automated equipment, medical products, medical simulation surgery tools, explosives and narcotics trace detectors and mass spectrometers. His technical experience in Product Development is supported by his ability to relate engineering to the product development process, business operations and management. This has enabled him to build, manage and direct multi-disciplined engineering teams supporting leading-edge companies throughout North America in developing world class products, improving manufacturing efficiencies and developing quality and safety systems. Richard also applies his entrepreneurial skills to pioneer change through management, product innovation and manufacturing within acceptable risk parameters, and by developing innovative solutions, he has enabled clients to increase market share and remain competitive while maintaining growth.Specialties: Innovation and Technology DevelopmentNuclear tooling, Detection and Shielding Technologies, Waste Management and Transport, Engineering Management, R&D, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics DesignManufacturing Automation, Special Purpose EquipmentNew Technology Evaluation and Competitive IntelligenceInnovation and Change AgentCo-Development and OutsourcingBusiness Operations, Product Launches, Start-ups