Category Archives: Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Project Highlights, Research & Innovation, Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Digital landscape meets manufacturing world

Project Highlights: Digital landscape meets manufacturing world      MTech Hub, a network created by a Burlington-based software development company Seradex, represents small- and medium-sized manufacturers devoted to exploring and introducing the digital landscape into their businesses. They came to Research & Innovation last May to develop an Internet of Things (IoT) sensor solution that would measure equipment voltage in an attempt to mitigate long-term … Continue reading Digital landscape meets manufacturing world »

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Niagara College’s research role for Canada highlighted in House of Commons

Niagara College’s role in driving innovation, creating jobs and training students, was featured in the House on Tuesday. As part of its parliamentary business, St. Catharines MP Chris Bittle promoted the College’s applied research efforts and success: “Colleges play an essential role in training Canadians with the skills they need to succeed in today’s economy and in helping local businesses innovate and create new jobs,” … Continue reading Niagara College’s research role for Canada highlighted in House of Commons »

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Research & Innovation impresses at Niagara Industrial Association tradeshow

Research & Innovation came equipped with some of their scanners that students demonstrated to industry professionals  Niagara College’s Research & Innovation division (R&I) showcased its state-of-the-art scanning technology at the 2018   Niagara Industrial Association (NIA) Tradeshow on February 23.  The event, held at the Fallsview Casino Resort, attracted more than 60 vendors across Niagara’s industry sector. R&I impressed guests with its FARO Edge ScanArm from … Continue reading Research & Innovation impresses at Niagara Industrial Association tradeshow »

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A.R.M.M. (Ambulation Re-training Mobility Mechanims) Prototype Service Improvements

B.I.S.E.P. creates new technologies and devices to enhance human performance in sport, exercise & rehabilitation. As a Kinesiologist, the President/CEO Daniel Bordenave has practiced mobility and ambulation training across a variety of different facilities. He noticed in all facilities that training, specifically with individuals who were learning to walk again, was conducted in a relatively unsafe and inefficient manner. As a result, Dan designed a … Continue reading A.R.M.M. (Ambulation Re-training Mobility Mechanims) Prototype Service Improvements »

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Niagara College co-hosts webinar Jan. 30 on accessing project funding for SMEs

SMEs who have put manufacturing innovation on their to-do list for 2018 can hit the ground running with the information to be provided later this month in a webinar entitled “Funding for Collaborative Post-Secondary Research Projects.” The event, taking place Tues., Jan. 30 from 1 to 2pm, is cohosted by the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, and Mentor Works Ltd., a consortium that steers SMEs … Continue reading Niagara College co-hosts webinar Jan. 30 on accessing project funding for SMEs »

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BREAKFAST & LEARN WORKSHOP SERIES: Plan the Work/Work the Plan

2018 BREAKFAST & LEARN WORKSHOP SERIES Plan the Work/Work the Plan: Reducing Costs by Leveraging 3D Scanning Technology in Industrial Applications Thursday, February 1, 2018 Deadline to Register: Thursday, January 25, 2017 Time: 8:00am to 11:00am* *Tour of the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre included as part of this workshop Cost: $25 includes breakfast and workshop Location: Niagara College, Welland Campus Room IC209 – Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation … Continue reading BREAKFAST & LEARN WORKSHOP SERIES: Plan the Work/Work the Plan »