Global Innovation Summit 2025

1–2 Apr 2025 | HANNOVER MESSE, Germany

Philippe Masson

Director of Continuous Improvement and Partnerships

AV&R

Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Canada

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AV&R

AV&R

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AV&R is an engineering firm specializing in automation with more than 70 employees operating worldwide. It offers automation, machine vision and robotics solutions.  The majority of AV&R’s business is in the following industries: aerospace, medical and energy. AV&R is always looking at new fields to enlarge its offer and develop new areas of expertise. Its engineering consulting team is always looking for challenges and innovations. AV&R stands apart through its innovative approach and its expertise in engineering and design of complete turnkey automation systems. AV&R stays ahead of the curve by investing massively in research and development to keep offering the best solutions available to its clients. AV&R’s products are based on the ideas of its team as well as the listening and understanding of the needs of its clients. In addition, AV&R has a rigorous project management system which earned it to be recognized for its quality and rigor. Its project management team lives by the philosophy that the client should be involved at all stages of the development of the automation solutions, which allows tight control of the project while avoiding surprises that could adversely affect established budgets and schedules. Adapting perfectly to the pace of today’s manufacturing environments, AV&R’s systems strengthen the staff autonomy in the factory and allow conducting automated operations at optimal speed. Moreover, its solutions, based on proven technology and years of skill development, increase the plant’s output while reducing shipping cycles and maximizing return on investment (ROI).
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About me

Philippe Masson joined AV&R’s team in 2007. Holder of a bachelor’s degree in Automated Production Engineering from the École de Technologie Supérieure in 2006, he held at first the position of Robot and Industrial PLCs Designer-Programmer. Thereafter, Philippe acquired management skills while holding a Projects Manager position from 2009 to 2011. He had the chance to take care of major projects in Quebec and abroad. Interested in machine vision, he held the position of Automated Visual Inspection’s Technological Manager from 2011 to 2014. This role allowed him to develop a better understanding of research and development as well as to focus the technological development according to clients’ needs.

 In 2014, he was promoted to Director Software Research and Development. His team oversaw the development and maintenance of AV&R’s various platforms and software applications. These platforms and applications are used for engineering projects achievement as well as the technological development of AV&R’s different working groups.

Responding to the growth of partnership in Research and Development with external collaborators, he was promoted in 2017 to Strategic Partnerships Manager creating and managing links between AV&R and clients, universities, research centers and government agencies around the world.

in 2025, he was promoted as Director of Continuous Improvement to help the different departments at AV&R to optimize processes and support innovation.

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