Category Archives: Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

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 »

Digitizing complex geometries to problem solve

For a company that fabricates glass structures for the high-rise residential and commercial construction industry, having tools and machinery on its production floor up to the task, is critical. This is certainly the case for BVGlazing Systems Ltd., a major player in this industry. The company was created in 2016 through the merger of Allan Windows Group and Global Architectural metals Group, two dominant forces … Continue reading Digitizing complex geometries to problem solve »

Research assistant builds on knowledge

Ba Binh Luong (pictured) at his workstation and Niagara College's Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre.

When telecommunications engineer Ba Binh Luong wants to take a break and de-stress from his daily tasks of computer programming, developing software and creating wireless protocols, he turns his attention to researching a diverse range of topics – just for fun. His curiosity leads him to explore new technologies, big data, cryptocurrency, geography and law. And what is sitting on his nightstand? Introduction to Algorithms, … Continue reading Research assistant builds on knowledge »

POSITION AVAILABLE: Advanced Manufacturing Scientist position available with our Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre team

Advanced Manufacturing Scientist – Production Innovation and Manufacturing Research Applications are invited for the position of Advanced Manufacturing Scientist, Product Innovation and Manufacturing Research 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. The incumbent is responsible for providing internal technical lead for all 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, … Continue reading POSITION AVAILABLE: Advanced Manufacturing Scientist position available with our Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre team »

UPCOMING EVENT: Lead Time: ‘Solving Manufacturing Shrink/Expansion Deviations’ webinar on March 25

  These days, we are working harder in the midst of continued uncertain times. Niagara College’s Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre is introducing a new educational webinar series – LEAD TIME to provide information on how you can introduce Industry 4.0 technologies to help your company work smarter, not harder. Rob Johnston of CAD MicroSolutions will deliver the third webinar in this series where you … Continue reading UPCOMING EVENT: Lead Time: ‘Solving Manufacturing Shrink/Expansion Deviations’ webinar on March 25 »

POSITION AVAILABLE: Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant (Sr. Co-op) available with our Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre 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 POSITION AVAILABLE: Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant (Sr. Co-op) available with our Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre team »