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R&I engineering grad lands dream job

Daniela Cortes is a 2018 graduate of Niagara College’s Mechanical Engineering Technician program and was a Research Assistant – Process Improvement for Research & Innovation’s Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC) for 18 months. She also graduated from NC’s Business – Sales and Marketing program in 2015. Daniela is now a Global Applications & Technical Sales Representative at Factory Surplus Direct (FSD) Inc. Tell us … Continue reading R&I engineering grad lands dream job »

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Mechanical engineering student pursues path at R&I

Scott Leuty had his first real experience with using design and manufacturing processes when he joined his high school robotics team. His crew had to design and build a remote-controlled robot to complete various tasks in the style of a competitive game. He was hooked. His team entered tournaments in places like Myrtle Beach, S.C., and North Bay, Ont. and competed against teams from around … Continue reading Mechanical engineering student pursues path at R&I »

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R&I project manager joins NC Taskforce

Promoting equity and fighting against injustice and racism has always been one of Amal Driouich’s personal and professional priorities. The research project manager with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC) was recently named to Niagara College’s Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce. The Taskforce is a partnership between NC and the Niagara College Student Administrative Council (NCSAC), with the aim to support a commitment to creating … Continue reading R&I project manager joins NC Taskforce »

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Origin International and WAMIC collaborate to deliver world-leading inspection analysis

Research & Innovation’s leading-edge dimensional metrology equipment has received a performance upgrade thanks to a partnership with a global inspection analysis software leader. Origin International Inc. (OII) and Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC) are collaborating to bring additional capabilities to the Centre’s research and technical services repertoire. Ontario-based Origin is the world leader in SOLIDWORKS-based touch probe and laser digitizer inspection programming and analysis … Continue reading Origin International and WAMIC collaborate to deliver world-leading inspection analysis »

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WAMIC team performs 3D dimensional analysis inspections for aerospace firm

Research laboratory technologist Brock Husak on-site at aerospace company Fleet Canada with WAMIC’s FARO Vantage Laser Tracker performing tolerance inspections on an aircraft jig. There is no compromising quality within the aerospace industry. Naturally, every part and assembly demands reliable precision, with no room for error. Local aerospace stalwart Fleet Canada Inc. has major clients on its roster, including Boeing, Viking Air and Bombardier. Like … Continue reading WAMIC team performs 3D dimensional analysis inspections for aerospace firm »

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Brilliant Photonics’ UV-C commercial lighting system to disinfect COVID-19 virus

Coronavirus structural morphology Brilliant Photonics is well known for developing high-tech industrial lighting systems for the agricultural and horticultural industries. Now the Kitchener, Ont. company is adding another market to its list – industrial disinfection technology to help kill viruses like SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. They are utilizing the high intensity of ultra-violet (UV)-C radiation – long used as a virus and bacteria … Continue reading Brilliant Photonics’ UV-C commercial lighting system to disinfect COVID-19 virus »