Category Archives: Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

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Productivity game-changer when DOUBL tapped into R&I expertise in software and business

DOUBL team

Co-founders, Jessica Bosman and Bryn Davis Williams, reviewing their product and celebrating as they reached their Kickstarter goal According to the Bank of Canada, Canada has a productivity problem. In fact, Canada has seen no productivity growth in recent years. This is important because several factors threaten to drive inflation persistently higher in the future. How can we fix it? Strong productivity—which leads to faster … Continue reading Productivity game-changer when DOUBL tapped into R&I expertise in software and business »

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NSERC announces $1.75 million renewal for Niagara College Technology Access Centre Grant to enhance advanced manufacturing excellence through Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Brock Husak at WAMIC scanning a part

Brock Husak at WAMIC scanning a part Thanks to continued investment from the federal government, Niagara College’s Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC) will further provide its state-of-the-art services to advanced manufacturing and technology companies wishing to innovate, grow and compete in the global marketplace. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded a $1.75 million renewal of Technology Access Centre … Continue reading NSERC announces $1.75 million renewal for Niagara College Technology Access Centre Grant to enhance advanced manufacturing excellence through Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre »

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Niagara College awarded $266,000 investment from Intellectual Property Ontario

Partnership supports innovators in developing, managing, and commercializing their intellectual property The Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI), led by Niagara College, has been awarded $266,000 from Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) for year two of its pilot program, further augmenting the capacity of Ontario postsecondary institutions’ innovation and commercialization efforts. This program is part of the Commercialization Mandate Policy Framework, which was first … Continue reading Niagara College awarded $266,000 investment from Intellectual Property Ontario »

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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 »

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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 »

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Now Hiring: Computer Programming Research Assistant with our WAMIC team

Located at the Welland Campus of Niagara College, the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC) provides small regional manufacturers access to needed facilities, equipment, technical expertise and serves to assist them in product development, technology adoption, and commercialization. Main Functions:  The Computer Programmer Research Assistant will have a comprehensive skill set to work with the WAMIC team, and Industry Partners on a variety of applied … Continue reading Now Hiring: Computer Programming Research Assistant with our WAMIC team »