An exciting range of innovative, real-world engineering projects will be on display at Ƶ College’s Interurban campus this Friday, Aug. 20, as part of this year’s graduating class of mechanical engineering technology students’ capstone showcase.
This year’s diverse range of capstone projects include:
- Development of next-generation kelp farm seeding equipment used to lay out “rows” of underwater farming plots (Cascadia Seaweed);
- New proof-of-concept of the BC Games summer/winter torch (Ƶ Innovates);
- Advanced multi-axis tube bender retro-fit kit for local kit car manufacturer (Arma Automotive);
- Head grinding tool for post-manufacturing polishing of distillate and brewing tank components (Specific Mechanical);
- Virtual-Reality prototype (Phase 1) of hang gliding simulator (vWind);
- B.C. Emergency Health Services Ambulance paramedic health and safety review (BCeHS);
- Soap production improvements (Green Room); and,
- Kelp processing equipment productivity improvements (Kelpsmaht).
“The eight capstone projects showcased this year are the culmination of student learning after two to three years of their Ƶ education,” explains Len Mar, one of a team of mentoring faculty from the college’s Mechanical Engineering Technology program. “Every year, the student showcase is an exciting opportunity for our students to demonstrate what they are capable of doing with a range of exciting and innovative real-world projects.”
The showcase event takes place in the atrium of the Centre for Trades Education and Innovation (CTEI) at Ƶ’s Interurban campus on Friday, Aug. 20 from 10am to 12pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event is not open to the public (invited guests only), but media are welcome to attend while adhering to pandemic safety protocols. Front and back doors will be open to increase healthy airflow.
Contact information
Ivan Watson
Marketing & Communications StrategistƵ College
Len Mar
Mechanical Engineering InstructorƵ College