Two exciting staff announcements for the growing R&I division

A familiar face at the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC) has secured a new position on the team. Brian Klassen is now WAMIC’s Research Laboratory Technologist. Brian has worked with the Research & Innovation (R&I) division in progressively more senior roles since joining the R&I team in 2018, from Research Assistant, to Associate, to Technician, to Research & Development Technologist, and now most recently … Continue reading Two exciting staff announcements for the growing R&I division »

A full calendar of events through October and November keeps R&I staff busy

Several staff members across all four of our Innovation Centres will be on the road at a handful of exciting industry events, but not before taking part in the annual fall open house at NC. Niagara College Fall Open House Join R&I at the Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake campuses for Fall Open House on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is your … Continue reading A full calendar of events through October and November keeps R&I staff busy »

‘Just show up’: R&I alumni Sam Jemison’s advice to prospective NC students

  Sam Jemison is a 2021 graduate from the Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op) program. She worked with R&I from January 2019 to April 2020 as a Research Assistant with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC). You may also know her as the former President of the Niagara College Student Administrative Council (NCSAC) from May 2021 to April 2023. Read on to learn about her … Continue reading ‘Just show up’: R&I alumni Sam Jemison’s advice to prospective NC students »

From conceptual idea to final prototype: Navigating WAMIC’s innovative process through technology readiness levels

From an Expert's Perspective

This month, we hear from Liliana McIntosh, Mechanical Engineering Technologist with the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre. As a Mechanical Engineering Technologist, I have been fortunate enough to participate in the development and completion of many projects here at the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC). In this article, I will guide you through the steps we take moving from a conceptual idea to a … Continue reading From conceptual idea to final prototype: Navigating WAMIC’s innovative process through technology readiness levels »

Industry can turn to WAMIC for measurement magic using metrology

At the Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (WAMIC), the team specializes in metrology; defined as the scientific study of measurement and its application to establish a common understanding of units. “Accurate dimensional measurement is a critical factor when it comes to manufacturing,” says Neil Wilkinson, Research Program Manager at WAMIC. “Ensuring measurements or figuring out the shape and size of objects throughout all processes makes … Continue reading Industry can turn to WAMIC for measurement magic using metrology »

Business development initiatives are booming at R&I with a familiar face at the helm

David DiPietro presnting to audience

The Manager, Business Development role with Research & Innovation (R&I) is a relatively new role, but the person who holds the position is no stranger to the division. David DiPietro, a 2012 graduate from NC’s Business Administration co-op program, has several years of history with R&I and is passionate about the future of the growing division. David’s role focuses on the strategic initiatives of the … Continue reading Business development initiatives are booming at R&I with a familiar face at the helm »