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Advanced Manufacturing & Mechatronics

PROJ-Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics
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Red River College Polytechnic
Red River College Polytechnic
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Enoch A-iyeh He / Him
Chair
3
Timeline
  • October 2, 2024
    Experience start
  • October 2, 2024
    Kick-off meeting
  • December 14, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
10 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Canada
Any company type
Manufacturing, Technology
Categories
Information technology Software development Machine learning Artificial intelligence Robotics
Skills
online communication research
Learner goals and capabilities

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Red River College to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.


Learners in this program/experience are capable of applying digital technology to advanced manufacturing and mechatronics challenges.



Learners
Diploma
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels
25 learners
Project
160 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Expected outcomes:


Deliverables are negotiable and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights, and recommendations



Project timeline
  • October 2, 2024
    Experience start
  • October 2, 2024
    Kick-off meeting
  • December 14, 2024
    Experience end
Project Examples

Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


Project activities that learners can complete may include but are not limited to digital technology applications in advanced manufacturing and mechatronics.


Projects range from industry 4.0 technologies, cybersecurity for industry 4.0, SCADA, machine learning/data science, big data analytics etc. Projects will take place within the Centre for Automation and Manufacturing Technology Transfer (CAMTT): RRC Polytech: Price Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics


Equipment including Voltera NOVA circuit board printer, Festo Didactic Ltd mechatronics learning and training platform, ALPHA-S110 injection molder, conveyor belt system, CNC water jet and laser cutters etc. available, we undertake projects such as: 

  • Case studies
  • Application/implementation of industrial IoT for equipment
  • SCADA systems
  • Cybersecurity assessment/analysis of industry 4.0 equipment
  • Digitalization of processes towards adoption of industry 4.0
  • Experimental studies/design of industry 4.0 systems/equipment
  • Experimental design for optimizing system performance
  • Industry 4.0/mechatronics training/simulation (on platform)
  • Data science, analytics, and machine learning


Sample projects undertaken include:

  • Automated Parcel Dropbox
  • Layup Mandrel and Composites Sandwich Panel
  • 3D Printed Turbines
  • Forged Composites
  • Arduino Vending Machine
  • Electric Motor Driver with Regeneration
  • Solar Powered Lighting System
  • Automated 3D Imaging System – Robotic Application
  • Industrial Motor Monitoring System using a Microcontroller


Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.

How is your project relevant to the experience?

Although it may be unpaid, would you consider providing matching funds for grant programs and or jointly seek funds for the research/project?