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Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Recalibrating a precision robot onsite

I-Cubed Industry Innovators is a manufacturer of a broad range of industrial automation tools and custom-designed robotic machinery. But the Stoney Creek-based company faced a time-sensitive challenge they couldn’t solve alone. The firm had a client that manufactures stone countertops and the pieces need to match up tightly, requiring accurate cutting. However, their water-jet cutting robot was out of spec and needed recalibration immediately – … Continue reading Recalibrating a precision robot onsite »

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IoT solution lights up e-candle mobile app

It’s a traditional sight in Roman Catholic institutions: a table or altar lined with rows of candles. Parishioners or the public will light votive candles as a symbol of a prayer intention – and donations for “votive offerings” are customary.    Yet, while the candle lighting itself remains an established practice, there has been a slow progression these past several decades to replace the wax or … Continue reading IoT solution lights up e-candle mobile app »

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A rapid pandemic response to keep communities safe

The onset of the global health crisis in the spring of 2020 — with ongoing shortages in critical medical and protective equipment — has underscored the need for innovative solutions.   Soon after the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, Niagara’s local health system faced a startling shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and reached out to Niagara College’s Research & Innovation division for a rapid response … Continue reading A rapid pandemic response to keep communities safe »

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R&I efforts to protect healthcare workers recognized

With files from InsideNC  Niagara College has received commendation from the Niagara Region for its role in assisting the community this past year during the pandemic. Award of Merit certificates were recently presented to the College in honour of Research & Innovation’s exemplary support of healthcare workers through the manufacturing and donation of face shields, and for the Canadian Food & Wine Institute’s Feed the Community initiative.  The recognition is part of … Continue reading R&I efforts to protect healthcare workers recognized »

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NOW HIRING: Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant (Sr. Co-op) position available with our WAMIC team

Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant (Co-op) The Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant will have a comprehensive skill set to work with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre team, Faculty Leads and Industry Partners on a variety of time-sensitive projects. The successful candidate may work on research projects or technical services in Additive manufacturing, Product Design & Development, Product Testing, Reality/Spatial Capture, Reverse Engineering and Lean Manufacturing Assessment. … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant (Sr. Co-op) position available with our WAMIC team »

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NOW HIRING: Research Laboratory Technician position available with our Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre team

  Research Laboratory Technician Applications are invited for the position of Research Laboratory Technician in the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC) at Niagara College, located at our Welland Campus. This position is part of the Research and Innovation Division. Reporting to the Centre Manager – Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, the Research Laboratory Technician position is critical to all laboratory and research activities. The … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Research Laboratory Technician position available with our Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre team »