An Expert's Perspective, Walker Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre

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 »

Research & Innovation

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 »

Research & Innovation

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 »

Research & Innovation

The Food & Beverage Innovation Centre receives funding support to help businesses develop and market beverages

Niagara College is excited to share that the Food & Beverage Innovation Centre (FBIC) will receive funding of up to $50,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). This support will help FBIC deliver services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to de-risk innovation in new beverage product development, which includes prototyping, food safety guidance, testing and producing marketable … Continue reading The Food & Beverage Innovation Centre receives funding support to help businesses develop and market beverages »

Business & Commercialization Innovation

NOW HIRING: Social Media Research Assistant with our BCIC team

Social Media Research Assistant The successful candidate will support BCIC with organizing, planning, executing, and deploying social media content for various SME’s. As the Social Media Research Assistant for BCIC the successful candidate will work as part of a team on a number of projects for various industry partners in growing their business through social media collateral.    The Social Media Research Assistant will have a … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Social Media Research Assistant with our BCIC team »

Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre, Research & Innovation

HESIC experts help companies navigate the cannabis industry with research trials

HESIC+BioWorks

The mantra in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is to start clean and to be pro-active, says Sebastian Jacob, Faculty at Niagara College’s School of Environmental and Horticultural Studies and Research Lead at Niagara College’s Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre. This includes good sanitation practices and starting crops from cuttings that are free of pests. As he explains to students, over the past 10 years, Canadian researchers at … Continue reading HESIC experts help companies navigate the cannabis industry with research trials »