Provides an advanced research environment conducive to research excellence and innovation<br>Develops new products, innovative manufacturing systems, and processes<br>Conducts research in design, planning, control, and scheduling of automated, flexible and reconfigurable manufacturing systems, smart manufacturing and enablers of Industry 4.0 (Fourth Industrial Revolution)<br>Engages in projects with industry, centres of research excellence, as well as international collaborations and exchanges<br>Implemented the iFactory modular, reconfigurable and changeable manufacturing system, a first in North America<br>Developed the iDesign Studio for innovation, collaboration, modeling, simulation for integrated products and systems development <br>Possesses Digital Metrology facilities including mechanical coordinates measurement machine used in inspection, quality verifications by digitizing, forming 3D digital models and comparing with design specifications<br>Has Rapid Prototyping facilities using a 3D printing fused deposition machine and software used in physical prototyping of CAD models and digitized components<br>Conducts research and development in all stages of innovation chain from products and systems design to prototyping and realization<br>Engages in the transfer of knowledge generated through research to industry, To get involved with the Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (IMS) Centre<br>Windsor's unique climate of co-operation between academic, business and industry sectors gives you access to state-of-the-art engineering facilities and outstanding career opportunities. Whether you're a high school student trying to learn more about engineering, a potential graduate student considering advanced study through a master's or doctoral degree, a company or industry representative wondering if our university can assist you with a research problem, we're positive that the Faculty of Engineering can help you.