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Ryan IT

Ryan it

Creating a prototype pothole-patching machine Project Type Prototype Development Challenge Ryan IT is a machine fabricator located in Grimsby, Ont. that specializes in equipment for construction. The company approached Niagara College with the idea of developing an asphalt pothole patching machine to be sold to construction contractors and municipal public works. Solution The research team first virtually designed all components of a working prototype, including the hydraulic … Continue reading Ryan IT »

PaperNuts

Papernuts

Development of a dispenser Project Type Material Handling Solution Challenge PaperNuts are an environmentally responsible and consumer-friendly material used to fill the empty space inside shipping boxes. Customers order PaperNuts in large quantities, which are shipped in a bag that typically sits on the shop floor, requiring the customer to then manually fill containers by hand. Solution The Research & Innovation team provided PaperNuts with … Continue reading PaperNuts »