MECHANICAL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
(NEW PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT)

Program Description

The Mechanical Design Technology program focuses on developing individuals who can follow the design process from inspiration to the final production design of manufactured products. The program takes place in a studio based environment where technical knowledge is applied to projects.

Engineering, design and computing technology are combined to provide you with a strong skill-set suited to multiple product development and manufacturing career paths.

A portfolio of idea sketches, models and prototypes will be developed to show perspective employers the skills you acquired through the course of study. Additionally an emphasis will be placed on professionalism, creativity and collaboration.

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Your Career

You may find employment working with mechanical engineers and industrial designers in the field of product development in multiple industries.

Example Student Project

Human-Flow Power Generator (Students:Anthony Keeler, Moe Khalil, Hiran Perera) The team has designed a generator to facilitate the development of sustainable energy through human power. The generator would be installed on products such as revolving doors or turnstiles to capture the motion of humans in an ambient manner. The generator will be located at high traffic public infrastructure locations and captures energy from each person which multiplies and scales rapidly as a result of human flow. This will contribute enough energy to power local items such as lights, heaters, LED clocks and signage or transmit power to the grid.

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Free information session available throughout the year! Click here for dates and times.