Science and
technology
Mawashi has mastered the art of new product development and creates out-of-the-box and human-centered concepts and products through a combination of human factors & ergonomics, biomimicry, multiphysics engineering and industrial design.
Uprise®
Mawashi's UPRISE® Tactical Exoskeleton is a wearable device that redirects the load carried by soldiers to the ground using mechanical levers. Featuring unrivalled ergonomics, increased load capacity and high mobility, the ultralight titanium structure of the UPRISE® passive load-bearing exoskeleton provides constant assistance to soldiers while increasing their effectiveness in combat environment.
Meet
Mawashi’s corporate mission is to protect human life, augment human capabilities and contribute to the technological advancement and well-being of humanity. Our core values are: Respect, open-mindedness, imagination, creativity, passion, dedication, empowerment and buy-in.
Projects and
Achievements
With over 130 research and development (R&D) projects accomplished with aggressive schedules and limited budgets, Mawashi is an expert in new product development and maximizes projects productivity through a smart use of the concurrent engineering process.
See our achievementsMawashi’s Patented Tactical Exoskeleton Technology, developed for Special Operations Forces (SOF), is a mechanical system that redirects the load carried by the soldier to the ground.
Development of a combat helmet liner with an innovative approach using composite materials and foams in conjunction with a complex geometry based on a biomimetic principle of redirection and distribution of mechanical waves to distribute the shock wave through the helmet, and thus delocalizing the energy input of the projectile onto the helmet.
Mawashi has developed an active microclimate body thermoregulation system that allows to cool or heat the user while evacuating the perspiration to increase his comfort when wearing uniforms that generate heat stress.
Development of a new CBRNE Gas Mask for the Canadian Manufacturer AirBoss Defense, to be used by the Armed Forces' General Service (Army, Air Force and Navy). A thorough morphological study was carried out in collaboration with the client to determine the optimal design that can be used by most potential users.
Development of a flying suit trouser with knee pads that must be compatible with the equipment of search and rescue technicians
The Integrated Soldier System Project (ISSP) is the Canadian Soldier Modernization Program, an initiative from the Canadian Department of National Defence.
Depending on the types of interventions undertaken by Law Enforcement or corrections officers, protection needs may vary. In some cases, it is favorable to have more discreet Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to not stir up the crowd.
Police officers and correctional officers conducting crowd management are subject to multiple threats, including blunt impacts and the hazards of incision and perforation. In addition, the usual protective equipment for crowd management add a high thermal stress on the users.
A biomimicry study was performed to understand the mechanisms of lobster tail shells. These principles were then applied to the design of a protective equipment that improves the ease and range of motion.
This ergonomic belt was designed for the industrial operators of an aluminum plant who constantly carry a crane controller that weighs 3.6 kg, in order to balance and distribute this load on the body to prevent injuries and short-term disabilities.
As part of the Soldier Modernization Program of the United Kingdom (UK FIST), Mawashi was commissioned to assist Rheinmetall Canada in the development of the concept of the new soldier system.
Military and Law Enforcement professionals perform use-of-force training in realistic environments. To avoid injuries, the T-RED suit comprises rigid protective plates and is ergonomically optimized for maximum freedom of movement.