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Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology

AGENDA

• Program Overview • Specialty Areas• CAD and Engineering Software• Hands-On Technology• Opening Doors to you Future

• Day in the Life as a Student• Admission Requirements & Application Process• Questions?

Design and ManufacturingEngineering Technology

Program VideoWhy Should I Choose This Program?

• Are you Interested in designing AND building?• Do you have a wide range of interest that covers:

• Mechanical systems, Electronics, Computer systems/networking, and Automation

• OR maybe you can’t decide which areas you are most interested in, and want functional knowledge in all

• You learn best in a small class size where you get to know your classmates and your instructors

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Engineering Technology Program

• Mechanical Design Core+ Advanced Manufacturing (including industrial 3D printing)+ Mechatronics

ElectronicsMicrocontrollers (Arduino/Raspberry Pi)Programming

+ Computer systems and networking+ Integrated design and product prototyping+ CAD and engineering design software tools

= Smart product and systems design

Mechanical Design Core

• Disassembly / assembly of components and systems• Mechanical engineering fundamental courses• 2 Mechanical design courses• Mechanical design project

Mechanical Design Core• Applied Mechanics (solve forces in

static systems)• Materials (properties of materials –

strength, ductility, corrosion)• Strength of Materials (designing /

sizing components by analyzing forces / material properties)

• Mechanical Components and Systems (taking apart and assembling mechanical systems)

Mechanical Design Core (continued)

• Finite Element Analysis (engineering tools for complicated shapes/systems)

• Dynamics (velocity, acceleration and equivalent in rotation, forces of motion)

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Mechanical Design Core (continued)

• Mechanical Design 1Mechanical Design 2Mechanical Design Project gears, pulleys, belts, bearings, shafts, systems

Additional Specialty Areas (Streams)

• Advanced Manufacturing• Mechatronics• Integrated Design and Product Prototyping• Systems and Networking

Additional Specialty Areas (Streams)

Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

• In the past manufacturing was often perceived as dirty and low tech, but that has completely changed

• Lots of technology, automation and design

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Advanced Manufacturing (continued)

• Welding & Machining courses• Traditional manufacturing methods

• Metals• Plastics

Advanced Manufacturing (continued)

• CNC Machines (computer controlled machine tools)

• 5 – Axis Mill• Lathe• 3 Axis Mill

Advanced Manufacturing (continued)

• Industrial 3D printers (carbon fiber reinforced, metal, plastics) $1.2M facility

Advanced Manufacturing (continued)

• Robotic Welding• Design parts• Build fixtures• Program robot• Weld parts

• Cobots

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Advanced Manufacturing (continued)

• Plasma cutter

• Waterjet cutter

• Vacuum former

• Paint/powder coating booth

Additional Specialty Areas (Streams)

Mechatronics

Mechatronics

• Assemble / Program desktop CNC Machine

Mechatronics (continued)

• Computer Programming (Applications Level)• User vs Developer

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Mechatronics (continued)

• Electronics / Motors (Applications Level)

• User vs Developer

Mechatronics (continued)

• Raspberry Pi / Arduino

Additional Specialty Areas (Streams)

Integrated Design and Product Prototyping

Integrated Design and Product Prototyping• Concurrent design methodology

• Formal Engineering Design Cycle• Integrates knowledge and tools from

many courses• 3D CAD and engineering analysis

software tools• Quickly Simulate before building

• CAM / simulation• Verify cutting program before cutting

• Prototype production (done in numerous courses)

• Best outcome from given resources

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Additional Specialty Areas (Streams)

Systems and Networking

Systems and Networking

• Computer Hardware• Networking / WiFi / Security• System Management

CAD and Engineering Software Tools

• CAD software AutoCAD (2D) Inventor (3D Parametric Modeler)• CAM (CNC)• Integrated Engineering Software

• Finite Element• CAM• 3D Printing• Math CAD• Excel / VBA

CAD (Design) software

• Product Design• Assign Engineering Materials• Engineering Properties• Automated Drawing Production• Assemblies

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CAM (CNC machine tool) Software

• When Manual Coding becomes impossible• Multi-axis milling• Simulation

Engineering Software

• Finite Element Analysis• Dynamic Simulation (MathCAD)• Fluid Flow (PipeFlo)• 3D Printing (Insight)

Hands-On Learning and Real Projects

• Introductory Trades Skills• Programming and Operating High Tech Equipment• Numerous Design Projects• Presentation Skills

Trades Skills

• Learn how it’s going to be made before you design it• Welding / machine shop / industrial mechanics

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Operating High Tech Equipment

• Build your designs• Programming /

operating Industrial 3D printers, CNC machines, plasma and waterjet cutters, using welders

Design Projects - Advanced Manufacturing

• Student designs (trailer hitch)• Build fixtures• Program robot• Robotically weld parts

Design Projects - Mechatronics

• Assemble / Program desktop CNC Machine

Design Projects – CAM (CNC)

• Student Designs• Use advanced features

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Design Projects - Concurrent• Engineering Design Method• Shark Tank

• Student Generated Product ideas• Business Case• Concepts• Detail Design• Drawings• Manufacturing

Design Projects - Production Management

• Planning and studying Production• Using a real project

• Biathlon target• Model rocket launch controller• Engine Cradle

Design Projects - Industry Project

• Students must find an industry partner to solve a technical problem

• Example: Opener for corn plantingmachine

Presentation Skills

• Learn in front of a small group of your friends• Develop Presentation Skills to advance your career.

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Career Path and Your Future

• Careers and Companies• 2+2 Engineering Degree• Long term career path

Careers and Companies• FLEXIBLE• CAD designers• Systems designers and integrators• Technology leader• Designing smart devices• Engineering computer system managers• Advanced Manufacturing / custom manufacturing / automation• Synchrotron / Design firms / Guitar maker / Wealth generators –

(Ag / Mining / Oil & Gas)

2 + 2 Engineering Degree

• Engineering Degree or Diploma?• Or BOTH!• Opportunity to attend Lakehead University (Thunder Bay)

• Diploma gets credited towards your first 2 years• Summer Bridging program (fill in any gaps)• 2 years to finish

Long Term Career Path

• Flexibility in career direction, whether by choice or by economic slowdown

• Many successful designers• Quite a number have gone on to get engineering degrees after

working for a few years• Corporate leaders• Key executives in major international manufacturing companies• Key executives in engineering firms

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Comparison - other Sask Polytech Programs• Innovative Manufacturing has:

• More welding and CNC machining• No engineering design courses, none of our specialty areas

• Mechanical Engineering Technology• More thermodynamics, alternative energy, HVAC, industrial

instrumentation• No advanced manufacturing, mechatronics stream, systems and

networking• Electronic Systems Engineering Technology

• More electrical, electronics design, electronic systems• No mechanical design, CNC/advanced manufacturing

Faculty

• Very approachable• Good practical industrial experience prior

to becoming instructors• Offices are just down the hall• We have our own computer technical

support

Classmates

• Your new family - 8 hours per day, 200 days per year, for 2 years• 24 student intake – All classes, same students, same home room• Often turn into lifelong friends

DAY IN THE LIFE AS A STUDENT• Characteristics of our successful students

• Willing to work hard, but have fun doing it• Interested in engineering (solid background in physics

and math)• Interested in design and building

• In-Class Time on Campus• 8AM to 4PM daily

• Homework• At least a couple of hours per evening and a day on the

weekend (varies per student – some will be more and some will be less)

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Effects of Pandemic (first year students)

• Current Semester – 2 days on campus• Spring Semester – 4 days on campus• Fall? – Gut feeling - Anticipate 4 or 5 days on campus

Eco-Car Project

• Opportunity to participate in our Eco-car design team• Develop team skills• Innovation and new skills (engine / carbon fibre / 3D printing /

Electronics)• International / World competition

Eco-car Project• Shell Eco-Marathon – Student Design/Built

• Prototype Class – 6th• 1000+ MPG (US)• Currently designing new one

• Urban Concept Class – 2nd• 625 MPG (US)• 2nd at World’s in London

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12• Minimum of 65% in Pre-Calculus 30• Minimum 70% in Physics 30

• English Language Proficiency Requirements (if applicable)

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Application ProcessFIRST QUALIFIED / FIRST ADMITTED (FQFA) ENTRY

• Used for the majority of our programs • No application deadline • Application deemed complete once all qualifying documentation is received • Always applying for next available intake • Waitlist is started once program is full • If you are a high school student or upgrading, have your course schedule

submitted to qualify conditionally

Open all year round; sooner you apply and qualify the better chance of getting a seat in the program!

SUMMARY• Engineering Program• Mechanical Core, with additional streams

• Advanced Manufacturing / Mechatronics / Systems & Networking• Design AND Build - Lots of Hands-On and Real Projects• Small Class Size / Friendly, Qualified and Accessible Faculty• Opportunity to participate in Eco-Car Project• Wide range of good paying job opportunities• Career path 2 + 2 option - Diploma / Engineering Degree

QUESTIONS?Tim Muench

Email: tim.muench@saskpolytech.caTelephone: (306) 659-4361

saskpolytech.caaskaquestion@saskpolytech.ca