IPG Photonics Canada recently celebrated the grand opening of its new 30,000 sq. ft., $21M facility in Kingston, marking an important milestone for advanced manufacturing in the region.

The facility supports IPG Photonics Canada’s work developing and manufacturing laser weld measurement technology, which helps manufacturers measure weld quality in real time. This specialized capability supports demanding manufacturing applications across sectors including automotive, electronics, medical devices, aerospace, and other high-precision industries.

Callidus Engineering provided the mechanical and electrical engineering design for the project, working alongside Shoalts & Zaback Architects and Emmons & Mitchell Construction to help bring the facility through design and construction.

Our own Derek Reid attended the grand opening on behalf of Callidus Engineering, joining representatives from IPG Photonics Canada, Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Shoalts and Zaback Architects Ltd., Emmons & Mitchell Construction, MPP Ted Hsu, City of Kingston Councillor Paul Chaves, and other community and industry leaders.

The work now being expanded by IPG Photonics Canada has strong roots in Kingston’s technology sector. Its development traces back to research at Queen’s University and the growth of Laser Depth Dynamics, a local company founded by Paul Webster before becoming part of IPG Photonics.

Projects like this are important beyond the building itself. The new facility strengthens Kingston’s advanced manufacturing capacity and supports work at the intersection of photonics, laser welding, and high-precision manufacturing.

Callidus Engineering is proud to have contributed to a facility that will support this specialized work in Kingston.

Photos include event coverage by our team and architectural photography by Krista Jahnke Photography.