Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation newsletter - Nov/Dec 2019

PARTNER PROFILE BARRETT CENTRE FOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER 2019

Cimetrix Solutions, a division of Javelin Technologies, is providing Humber students with a firm grasp of the latest applications in advanced industrial 3D printing.

Cimetrix is the lead partner for additive manufacturing in Humber’s Advanced Manufacturing Skills Consortium, comprised of industry partners working within the Barrett CTI. The Consortium aims to pave and integrate new learning pathways and opportunities for Humber students, faculty and industry experts from Canadian companies to collaborate with the latest technology to tackle real-world business challenges.

“The specialized world of additive manufacturing has globalized, and we need to work together to identify new ways to use additive manufacturing to improve productivity to benefit industry,” says James Janeteas, president of Cimetrix. “Cimetrix approaches innovation through collaboration. We look forward to working with all the Barrett CTI partners to create opportunities for students, faculty and other industry leaders to establish a Centre of Excellence in additive manufacturing, automation and learning systems at Humber.”

Cimetrix is addressing skills gaps by bringing industry and education together. Their contribution to the Barrett CTI includes developing and supporting student readiness with a donation of $50,000.

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Pictured above: A view of some of the amenities within a hotel suite in the Barrett CTI.

Next generation hospitality at the Barrett CTI At the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation (Barrett CTI), guests can take a bold step forward in developing new technical solutions from the moment they wake up in the Centre’s hotel suites.

Three hotel suites are situated on the fourth floor of the Barrett CTI to welcome and accommodate out-of-town guests. The suites were designed by teams from Humber’s project management and interior decorating programs along with Faculty of Business students and faculty. Each suite has a distinct concept: drama, nature, and texture.

The suites incorporate accessibility and universal design, and function as learning labs for students to market themselves and gain real-world experience. The live labs help students develop their expertise in hotel operations and hospitality as well as provide opportunities for research and development.

“We are one of the first postsecondary institutions to have a hotel space on campus to provide convenience for guests who are working in the Barrett CTI, or participating in on-campus events” says Omar Rivera, Humber’s interior decorating program advisor.

“From design to technology, one of the best features of this space is that it functions as a working lab for students and a concept for future hoteling spaces.”

Students designed the rooms and will be managing the space as part of Humber’s hospitality program curriculum. Rivera says the spaces can also be used as a test centre for hotel companies or to work in conjunction with students to explore new concepts and ideas.

One of three hotel suites is furnished with the support of Humber and the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology who helped fund the project. The Barrett CTI is currently seeking support from industry partners to complete the remaining rooms.

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ARTICLE CONTINUED “These spaces, like the rest of the Barrett CTI, incorporate Humber’s culture, Indigenous roots, student wellbeing, and principles of inclusivity. It provides essential learning tools for students across three study areas to broaden their learning alongside industry professionals,” says Rivera.

Guests visiting the Barrett CTI for the day and/or an overnight stay can also enjoy their fair trade morning coffee at The Spot. Located on the main level of the Barrett CTI, the eatery offers snacks and meals at a fair price that are both healthy and sustainable for the community and the planet.

Fresh food is prepared daily and menus are based on seasonal and local ingredients.

Made-to-order daily entrees include vegetarian, vegan and meat options using rootto-stem and waste-not cooking strategies. The Spot uses a dine-in option to reduce plastic waste, as part of the college’s goal of becoming a zero-waste environment.

Its commitment to local food sourcing currently features Humber Arboretum fresh produce and honey, as well as Propeller Coffee Co., a Toronto sustainable micro-roaster.

“The Barrett CTI is sparking innovative collaborations with new and existing partnerships while helping Humber deliver on its bold vision to lead, transform and differentiate,” says Rani Dhaliwal, senior vicepresident of transformation and strategic partnerships. “Together with Chartwells, we are prototyping, testing and transforming on-campus hospitality.”

The Spot, the new on-campus dining option within the Barrett CTI.

The Barrett CTI is home to many applied research projects with diverse partners across multiple sectors. Humber is transforming learning by converging industry, community and education to find innovative solutions to real-world problems. With the support of the Humber community and industry partners, the College continues to find new ways to advance learning and skills development across a variety of educational sectors.

PROFILE CONTINUED The funding will be awarded in the amount of $10,000 per year over their five-year partnership, to a Humber student who demonstrates proficiency in advanced manufacturing and automation applications related to Industry 4.0 practices.

To support collaborative learning in the Barrett CTI, Cimetrix’s partnership with Humber includes an initial donation of $300,000 towards the latest additive manufacturing equipment. Additionally, Cimetrix will be hosting specific forums to enhance awareness of Industry 4.0 additive manufacturing applications.

Through these and other outreach activities, Cimetrix will help support education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As students advance their skills, Cimetrix will work with Humber to provide recruitment opportunities for students and recent graduates.

In November 2019, Cimetrix also had the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise and collaborative partnership with Humber during Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s tour of the Barrett CTI.

For more information about the Barrett CTI, contact Neal Mohammed, director, Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, neal.mohammed@humber.ca.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM EVERYONE AT THE BARRETT CENTRE FOR TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

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Pictured above: Members of Humber’s Advanced Manufacturing Skills Consortium in Gratitude Hall at Humber College in December 2019.

Cimetrix’s National Education Manager Paul Sesto shows Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Ross Romano, Minister of Colleges and Universities and MPP for Sault Ste. Marie, some of their products and equipment in the Cimetrix Additive Manufacturing Lab in the Barrett CTI.