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An Expert's Perspective, Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre

The value of networking and attending industry events for HESIC

From an Expert's Perspective

This month, we hear from Alberto Hardt and Gabriela Torrens, Research Associates with the Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre. From February 21-22, Niagara College’s (NC) Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC) team participated in the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC), in Niagara Falls, Ont. This year brought another opportunity to represent NC’s Research & Innovation (R&I) division with a dedicated booth at … Continue reading The value of networking and attending industry events for HESIC »

Research & Innovation, Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

R&I welcomes Joshua Bunz to the role of Research & Development Technologist with WAMIC

Joshua Bunz, new R&D Technologist with WAMIC team.

Research & Innovation is pleased to welcome Joshua Bunz to the team as the Research & Development Technologist with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC). In his role, Josh supports all laboratory, applied research, and technical service activities related to mechanical engineering. He trains students and graduate employees, along with staff and researchers, on standard and specialized equipment and processes. He also participates in … Continue reading R&I welcomes Joshua Bunz to the role of Research & Development Technologist with WAMIC »

Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre

Passion projects NC grad Gabriela Torrens towards success in her role with HESIC

Gabriela Torrens, inspecting a plant at the NC greenhouse.

If you would have told Gabriela (Gaby) Torrens that she would be working with Research & Innovation during the entirety of her time as a Niagara College (NC) student, and beyond, she wouldn’t have believed you. “I never thought that I would be working for Research & Innovation this long – it’s so amazing to me that I’ve been able to be part of the … Continue reading Passion projects NC grad Gabriela Torrens towards success in her role with HESIC »

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Watch: FBIC capabilities & Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery success story video is here

Niagara College’s Food & Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC) is proud to officially launch our latest video that highlights the capabilities of the Innovation Centre and the partnership and success story with Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery (Ravine). Ravine has also completed several projects with our Business & Commercialization Innovation Centre. Ravine is home to an organic vineyard, a winery, a restaurant, a cidery and a retail … Continue reading Watch: FBIC capabilities & Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery success story video is here »

Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre

From neighbours to partners in research, HESIC find solutions for Walker innovations

  A familiar name in Niagara, Walker Industries is a diverse, Ontario-based company with an environmental division that specializes in waste management and resource recovery. Being a neighbour to Niagara College (NC), Walker Industries has created an ongoing and positive partnership with NC’s Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC). One of the areas of focus for Walker, led by Greg Robles, Manager Innovation & … Continue reading From neighbours to partners in research, HESIC find solutions for Walker innovations »

Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

WAMIC’s 3D printing and design expertise help solve Airbus’ identification obstacles

  Former Research & Innovation alumni and Niagara College grad, Brock Husak, now a Manufacturing Project Engineer at Airbus, knew who to call when a recurring issue identifying brackets arose on the shop floor. Each bracket is part of a latch assembly. The latch assembly is used on two different panels; these panels are at the top of the aircraft (H130) and surround the engine. … Continue reading WAMIC’s 3D printing and design expertise help solve Airbus’ identification obstacles »