Niagara College

Centre for Integrated Manufacturing Training and Applied Research (CIMTAR)

Niagara College has established a state-of-the-art Centre for Integrated Manufacturing and Applied Research (CIMTAR) to help Niagara's manufacturing labour force acquire advanced skills and knowledge through integrated technological training programs and courses. CIMTAR also provides companies with the opportunity to collaborate with college staff: to conduct applied research; to design, test and develop new products; and to seek support for commercializing products.

CIMTAR features advanced laboratories for engineering design; simulations and rapid prototyping; computer integrated manufacturing systems; automation and robotics development; and quality control and inspection.

For information about this technological resource for local industry, contact:

Centre for Integrated Manufacturing Training and Applied Research (CIMTAR)
Niagara College
Glendale Campus
Niagara on the Lake, ON
L0S 1J0
Tel: 905 641 2252 Ext. 4431
Fax: 905 988 4304
Email: bbirrell@niagarac.on.ca
Web site: http://cimtar.niagarac.on.ca/

Microelectronics Laboratory

Niagara College operates a unique training facility capable of research and development in microelectronics. The 4,000 sq.ft Microelectronics Laboratory, the only training facility of its kind in Canada, is housed in a clean room environment designed to emulate the manufacturing flow process. Students gain hands-on experience in microcircuit manufacturing and advanced electronic packaging techniques. Companies requiring product development assistance in microelectronics are encouraged to contact:

Niagara College
Communications and Information Technology Division
300 Woodlawn Road
Welland, ON
L3B 5S2
Tel: 905 735 2211 Ext. 7673
Fax: 905 736 6005
Web site: http://www.technology.niagarac.on.ca