A local robotics company has seen their assembly times cut in half and has experienced a “drastic” reduction in rework and quality issues. This is thanks to an engineering productivity assessment completed by Niagara College’s Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC). St. Catharines-based Factory Surplus Direct (FSD) is a source for automation and robotics parts and service. They are a global leader in supplying advanced … Continue reading Optimizing productivity for local robotics company »

left: The 115-tonne gantry crane at CMI Heavy Industries that needed to get back into operation; right: Dave McKechnie, research laboratory technologist at WAMIC, performs the tricky laser scanning procedure in order to get precise measurements. Reverse engineering is the process of extracting design information from a device, object, or system through analysis of its structure and functions. And it adds to the critical significance … Continue reading Reverse engineering a game changer for industry partner »

Closing date: Fri. Feb. 14 at 3 p.m. As part of its work to support advanced manufacturers across Southern Ontario, the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI) is commissioning a study/survey designed to help shape the industry. The Niagara College-led SONAMI, has put a tender out for an Analytic Research Report. It involves survey development and execution within the manufacturing ecosystem in Southern … Continue reading RFP: Survey on advanced manufacturing »