The Advanced Manufacturing Skills Consortium Members
BDATA
BDATA is at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, dedicated to transforming the landscape for critical infrastructures. They empower companies with the full autonomy of Zero Trust security, ensuring robust protection through advanced solutions such as passwordless authentication, intrusion detection, remote management, and data security. Their proprietary BIoT Embedded Technology is central to their offering, which simplifies and enhances cybersecurity measures, enabling clients to achieve compliance and resilience against cyber threats.
CONTRIBUTIONS
- Multilayer Cybersecurity Solutions and Assessments: BDATA collaborates to develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies. Their approach includes thorough assessments and rigorous penetration testing across all IT and OT endpoints, ensuring that every layer of the infrastructure is secure and resilient.
- Provide opportunities for industry capstone projects, allowing professionals and students to engage in real-world research that drives innovation and addresses emerging cybersecurity challenges.
- BDATA plays a pivotal role in the development and delivery of technology workshops, training sessions, panel discussions, and other professional development activities. Their workshops are designed to equip industry professionals and students with the knowledge and skills needed to stay ahead in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.
- BDATA is dedicated to fostering the next generation of cybersecurity experts. They actively participate in student recruitment and placement initiatives, providing valuable opportunities for students to gain practical experience and secure positions within the cybersecurity industry.
SICK Canada
SICK is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, encoders and automatic identification products, systems and services for industry automation and Industry 4.0 ready applications. With more than 70 years of market technology experience and expertise, and 1000 patents, SICK continues to lead the industry in new product innovations. The diversity of its product line allows SICK to offer solutions at every phase of process, factory and logistics automation within many industries.
CONTRIBUTIONS
- Sensor technologies and services.
- Training opportunities for Humber students.
- SICK Canada Leadership & Vision Awards.
- Applied research opportunities with SICK related to Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things, Industrial Automation and SICK Sensor Intelligence.
- Training opportunities employment and exchange pathways for Humber students to work at SICK.
- Educational programs in the areas of smart sensors, SICK Sensor Intelligence, factory, logistic and process automation, Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things.
- STEM outreach and awareness events to inspire secondary school students to consider industrial automation careers.
Festo Didactic, Inc.
Festo Didactic is a leading provider of technical education equipment and training. Festo’s educational solutions evolved from its world-class automation and engineering division and integrates the latest trends in each learning system it offers. The innovative product range allows educators and trainers to equip their classroom with the technology they need, from individual workstations to complete Learning Factories, as well as training and consulting, eLearning, courseware solutions, and LMS integration.
CONTRIBUTIONS
- Exclusive postsecondary partner for the delivery of Festo’s proprietary training courses in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Cyber Physical Factory.
- Collaboration with Humber on a STEM outreach program to engage Ontario youth.
- Internship opportunities for Humber students at Festo headquarters in Germany, as well as employment pathways to Festo’s Customer Interaction Centre in Toronto.
Cisco Canada
Cisco is the worldwide leader in networking that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Cisco Canada Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cisco, has offices across Canada dedicated to customer support, sales and service.
CONTRIBUTIONS
- Equipment and infrastructure to help build and support Humber’s applied research network and activities.
- Collaborative audio-visual systems using Cisco Webex Teams technology is installed throughout the Barrett CTI.
- The Cisco Digital Transformation Zone that showcases cutting edge technology and assists small and medium-sized enterprises with the integration of automation and data exchange into manufacturing technologies.
- Internships and post-graduation employment opportunities for Humber students as well as corporate training. Cisco has also contributed funding towards student scholarships.
SEW-EURODRIVE
As a world leader in drive technology and a pioneer in drive-based automation, SEW-EURODRIVE has established a reputation for quickly solving the most difficult power transmission and motion control challenges. SEW-EURODRIVE is movement, tradition, innovation, quality, and service all in one.
CONTRIBUTIONS
- Industry 4.0 living laboratory focused on Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), mobile worker assistants and connected automation equipment.
- Funding to establish new scholarships through the SEW-EURODRIVE Ernst Blickle Awards.
- Employment and exchange pathways for Humber students to work at SEW-EURODRIVE locations in Canada and around the world.
- Educational programs in the areas of drive automation and Industry 4.0.
- STEM outreach activities and awareness events with a goal of inspiring high school students to consider industrial automation careers.
KUKA Canada Inc.
KUKA is a global automation corporation with sales of around 3.5 billion euro and around 14,200 employees. As the leading global supplier of intelligent automation solutions, KUKA offers its customers in the automotive, electronics, consumer goods, metalworking, logistics/e-commerce, healthcare and service robotics industries everything they need from a single source: from components and cells to fully automated systems. The KUKA Group is headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.
CONTRIBUTIONS
- Robotic equipment, advanced software and contributions to curriculum development.
- Two state-of-the-art and Industry 4.0 ready collaborative robots.
- Access to KUKA Canada Inc. virtual reality and simulation technology that will assist SMEs developing applications requiring vision or conveyor tracking technology.
- Student awards and scholarships including the KUKA Awards.
- KUKA recruitment opportunities for Humber students and graduates.
DMG MORI Canada Inc.
The DMG MORI group is a global manufacturing leader of CNC machine tools. Their range of products includes high-tech turning and milling machines, as well as Advanced Technologies, such as ULTRASONIC, LASERTEC, ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING, automation and complete technology solutions for the Automotive, Aerospace, Die & Mold and Medical industries. Their APP-based control and operating software (CELOS) and innovative products of Software Solutions enables them to shape the future for Industry 4.0. They also support customers with a wide range of training, repair, maintenance and spare part services covering the entire machine life cycle.
CONTRIBUTIONS
- Machine tooling technology, including a DMU 50 and a 5-axis simultaneous CNC Machining Centre with a control system that is Industry 4.0 ready to support data management.
- Collaboration with Humber on STEM outreach activities.
- Students awards and scholarships including the DMG MORI Awards.
- Education and employment pathways and recruitment opportunities for Humber students and graduates.
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. is the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information. They are dedicated to making their customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs approximately 22,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
CONTRIBUTIONS
- Investment of equipment related to power line communication (PLC) technology and connectivity in the digital factory environment.
- Collaboration with Humber on the creation of mini-hubs including Industry automation, Industry 4.0, Mechatronics and the Internet of Everything.
- STEM outreach program to engage youth within Canada, including First and VEX robotics programs.
- Professional development opportunities for employees and potential employment opportunities for students.
JAVELIN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Javelin Technologies Inc. is a Canadian company with over 25 years of experience in additive manufacturing. Its team of dedicated experts directly engages with academic institutions and industrial clients to guide them on a solutions journey to help them broaden their view of additive manufacturing and maximize its benefits. Javelin Technologies Inc. specializes in supporting applications with stringent requirements, including high-performance prototypes, tooling and manufacturing aids, end-use parts, and low-volume manufacturing. In partnership with academic institutions, Javelin Technologies Inc. works to educate industrial clients on the benefits and adoption of additive technologies so they can be globally competitive.
CONTRIBUTIONS
- Industry specific forums hosted by Javelin Technologies Inc. to enhance awareness of Industry 4.0 additive manufacturing applications.
- Cimetrix Additive Manufacturing scholarship.
- Outreach activities to support education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
- Recruitment opportunities for students and graduates.
MAGNA INTERNATIONAL INC.
Magna is a company of entrepreneurial-minded people dedicated to delivering innovative solutions today while defining tomorrow. It is a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest suppliers to the automotive industry. Their agility, expertise and collaborative spirit make them an ideal partner for preparing students for the 21 st century.
CONTRIBUTIONS
- Annual scholarships for students through the Magna Scholars Program
- Equipment and special initiatives of the Barrett CTI
- Skills competitions and training opportunities for Humber students
- Capstone and applied research projects to give students a chance to solve real- world problems
- Traditional and digital skills training programs
