Today (Oct 2), RRC Polytech's Price Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics proudly introduces its new applied research and innovation hub - the Centre for Automation and Manufacturing Technology Transfer (CAMTT). Located on the Notre Dame Campus, CAMTT provides a gateway to sector-specific applied research, innovation, tech transfer and talent for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Manitoba and beyond, while training the workforce of tomorrow.
"The Centre for Automation and Manufacturing Technology Transfer (CAMTT) encourages collaboration between industry and academic partners that will drive innovative solutions in the manufacturing sector," says Jamie Wilson, RRC Polytech's Vice President, Indigenous Strategy, Research and Business Development. "CAMTT is a critical foundation block of the Price Institute that was created to help bridge gaps and accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 in emerging areas such as automation, Artificial Intelligence, robotics and mechatronics. It's work that will benefit Manitoba's economy and communities for generations to come."
CAMTT provides a distributed network of spaces, facilities and expertise through which partners can access and leverage technology, knowledge, assets and talent in a work-integrated, real-world environment where truth and reconciliation and equity-based representation is a priority.
Established on the foundational pillars of collaborative programming, automation, manufacturing, technology and transfer, CAMTT is the first of its kind in Manitoba - and features the first Chair of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics in the province.
An unparalleled combination of faculty, experts and students is eager to put their expertise and RRC Polytech's leading-edge facilities and technology to work and collaborate with industry to:
- bridge gaps in manufacturing and mechatronics
- facilitate adoptive leverage of Industry 4.0, including automation, additive manufacturing, AI and robotics
- accelerate the transfer of technologies and solutions that we develop
- reskill and upskill existing workforce
- attract new talent
With a minimal financial contribution, partners can expect extensive collaboration aimed to help leverage resources including funding, to position projects for success by maximizing emerging technologies, state-of-the-art equipment and outside-the-box thinking to tackle specific challenges. Students will gain desirable skills and work experience by collaborating with teammates, faculty and experts to solve real-world problems.
Manufacturers-in-residence with be provided with space, Internet connectivity, and access to meeting rooms to effectively guide teams dedicated to each venture, with a shared vision as they experiment to perfect new concepts and processes.
Artist's rendering of proposed CAMTT work space
"We are actively inviting partners and supporters to be part of our growing network of industry experts, faculty, students, staff and facilities that will work with manufacturers and for manufacturers to help de-risk and adopt innovative Industry 4.0 solutions," says Dr. Vikram Banthia, Director of RRC Polytech's Price Institute of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechatronics. "Partner with us to leverage our technology, innovation, expertise, assets and talent and take your project from idea to reality."
