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Sep 22, 2022
Barrett CTI Partner Profile, SICK Ltd.
SICK Ltd. Canada (SICK) and Humber College are extending their partnership designed to build awareness of new industry automation sensor solutions and Industry 4.0 ready sensor technology solutions.
Sep 22, 2022
Networking Info Session - November 22
Join us for an exciting evening of networking while learning about the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation and how you can get involved!
Jan 25, 2022
Everyday Innovators! Anxhelo Mecollari
Anxhelo Mecollari is that international student! He made his way here, from Albania to Humber College in 2017. You can say he was already a researcher, even though he might not have known it then.
Dec 21, 2021
Barrett CTI – December 2021 Newsletter
Our Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, December 2021 newsletter is released!
Dec 15, 2021
Barrett CTI Team was at Lakeshore Campus for Minister Dunlop’s Big Announcement!
Minister of Colleges and Universities Jill Dunlop announced the province will invest $15 million into rapid training programs to create micro-credentials at post-secondary institutions.
Nov 25, 2021
Humber College wins 4th place at Skill Challenge Mechatronics
“Skill Challenge Mechatronics” is a 4-day event which took place from November 22nd to 25th, of which 2-days are an intensive (virtual) competition.
Nov 23, 2021
Bin Picking: The Holy Grail of Automation
KUKA Canada, Humber & Barrett CTI are featured in the November issue of Manufacturing Automation!
KUKA Canada, a partner of Humber College and member of Humber's Advanced Manufacturing Skills Consortium, collaborated with Roboception GmbH to develop a cost-effective system that achieves accurate robotic bin picking using 3D stereo camera systems and applied AI.
Oct 29, 2021
Humber College Broadcast-Broadband Convergence (B²C) Lab
Humber College is leading the way towards the development of Canada’s first Broadcast-Broadband Convergence (B²C) Lab. The B²C Lab will be housed in the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation.
Oct 18, 2021
Barrett CTI Was Honoured With an Award of Excellence
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Canada recognized the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation in the Excellence category of its 2020 Design Awards.
Oct 06, 2021
SICK Canada, Humber & Barrett CTI are featured in the October issue of Manufacturing Automation!
Sensing Future Innovations with SICK Canada”; article focuses on SICK AppSpace, SICK Canada’s partnership with Humber and what is ahead.
Oct 04, 2021
Barrett CTI attended the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show!
The Barrett CTI team attended the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show which took place at the International Centre in Mississauga.
Sep 02, 2021
Additive manufacturing continues its march toward higher-volume production
Javelin Technologies, Humber College, and the Barrett CTI are featured in Manufacturing Automation’s September issue.
Aug 31, 2021
Barrett CTI – August 2021 Newsletter
Our Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, August 2021 newsletter is released!
Aug 30, 2021
Humber Research Project Success Story: Power Supply Design
Researchers at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology (FAST), with the sponsorship of SEW-EURODRIVE, worked in a project collaboration space at the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation.
Jun 30, 2021
Collaboration with Consortium Partners
Our partners came together to provide Professional Development sessions exclusively for Humber faculty & staff on new technology and products.
Jun 15, 2021
Winning Big at the Virtual Skills Ontario & National Competitions!
We are proud to announce that seven Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology - Humber College students earned two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal at the Virtual Skills Ontario Competition!
Jun 03, 2021
Connected Classrooms: Cyber-Physical Labs
Festo Didactic, Humber College, and the Barrett CTI are featured in this month's Manufacturing Automation issue. Topic: Connected Classrooms: Cyber-Physical Labs.
May 13, 2021
NGEN - CareersoftheFuture.ca
NGen Canada has launched an exciting initiative targeted at youth.
May 03, 2021
Humber College and SEW-EURODRIVE
The Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation is home to the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology three new engineering degrees and delivers academia with Industry 4.0 ready technology.
Apr 28, 2021
Barrett CTI April Newsletter
Our Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, April 2021 issue is released!
Jan 28, 2021
Barrett CTI January Newsletter
Our Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, first newsletter for 2021 is released!
Read how the Barrett CTI and partners are finding new virtual ways to engage and innovate during the pandemic with feedback from Cisco Canada and Festo Didactic.
Jan 01, 2021
Applied Research Projects hosted at the Barrett CTI
Barrett CTI is hosting several projects.
Dec 07, 2020
‘Tis the Season: We used our 3D Printer to make Christmas Ornaments!
Using our Fortus 450mc 3D printer, the Barrett CTI staff created Christmas ornaments.
Dec 01, 2020
PAC Global Leadership Awards Project
Barrett CTI was contacted by the CEO of PAC, and asked if we could machine the PAC Global Leadership Awards.
Nov 09, 2020
Reignite our Manufacturing Engine - Virtual Webinar
Join us for a limited time one-week series of free virtual webinars presented by Humber College's Advanced Manufacturing Skills Consortium.
Oct 26, 2020
Humber College and Long-Term Partner MAGNA Tackle the Skills Gap
A new $3 million gift from leading automotive supplier Magna is helping to support Humber graduates and employees for an evolving workforce.
Sep 28, 2020
Designing a Special Application for Existing Brick-type AGVs to Handle Heavier Loads
The Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) has been a staple tool for carrying heavy cargo across various industrial facilities.
Sep 17, 2020
Hands-On Learning Sets New Humber College Grad Apart In COVID-19 Job Market
Jessica Lynn, originally from New Zealand, was visiting Canada when she found an opportunity compelling enough to change her plans.
Sep 14, 2020
Specially-designed Controller Enables Individuals with Parkinson’s disease and ALS to Play Video Games
As more people play video games in an expanding industry, accessibility has grown as a requirement to meet the needs of different players.
Jul 09, 2020
We produced Face Shields
Leveraging the technology in the building to produce face shields for the Humber community.
Apr 10, 2020
Barrett CTI Honours its One Year Anniversary!
See all of the milestone achievements over the past year since we opened our doors.
Mar 31, 2020
Project Highlights: Jan - March 2020
Many exciting projects were underway during the first part of the year.
Mar 12, 2020
Humber Learning Outcomes Forum Hosted at the Barrett CTI
The official launch of the Humber Learning Outcomes framework.
Feb 21, 2020
NSERC President Visit
We welcomed Dr. Alejandro Adem, NSERC President.
Feb 20, 2020
Barrett CTI Hosted Its First Mechatronics Skills Qualifying Competition!
Seven teams competed for their chance to represent Humber at Skills Ontario.
Dec 17, 2018
Partnership Brings "SICK Sensor Intelligence" Expertise and Industry 4.0 Readiness to Humber
SICK becomes founding member of Advanced Manufacturing Skills Consortium.
Nov 02, 2018
The Barrett Family Foundation Increases Investment in Humber to $10 Million
Donation to fund scholarships, student experiential opportunities and technology innovation.
Oct 26, 2018
Humber Hosts Its First Advanced Manufacturing Skills Consortium Event
Humber gathered over 100 stakeholders for its first consortium to discuss the future of Industry 4.0 for students, technology and industry leaders.
Oct 24, 2018
Additive Manufacturing Expertise Headed to Humber Thanks to New Partner Cimetrix Solutions
Additive technology to be part of The Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation.
Oct 15, 2018
Humber and Rockwell Automation Partner to Address Skills Gap
Automation leader to create living labs at North Campus.
Oct 10, 2018
Humber And DMG Mori Canada Inc. Launch Five-Year Partnership
Machine tooling leader brings expertise to college's North Campus.
Oct 03, 2018
Kuka Canada Inc. To Help Advance Robotic Technology Expertise At Humber
Partnership to focus on industrial applications of the latest Industry 4.0 robotics systems.
Jul 10, 2018
Humber And SEW-EURODRIVE Team Up To Bring Unique Technology To North America
Partnership will equip students and employees for jobs of the future.
May 08, 2018
Humber And Cisco Join Forces To Enhance Technology-driven Education
Initiative will link Innovation Centres, showcase education industry leadership and drive hands-on experimentation.
Jan 26, 2018
Humber College and Festo Didactic Launch Five-year Workforce Development Training Program
The Partnership is designed to equip students and workers with new skills for the future economy.
Jan 26, 2018
Humber Receives $5 Million From the Barrett Family Foundation
Donation will fund scholarships and help build a Technology and Innovation Centre.
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