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With a dynamic background spanning five years in advanced manufacturing, Greg has grown an expertise in CNC programming, advanced manufacturing, and product development. He has designed and manufactured many products, many of which are complex aerospace components with some even going to the international space station. Leading the advanced manufacturing sector at Confederation College Applied Research, he's gained a reputation for innovative problem-solving and dedication to growing the sector of advanced manufacturing in Northwestern Ontario.

Presentation:

Gregs' presentation will start with an introduction of himself. He will explain the route he took leaving high school, deciding between college and university, and how it led to his position today. He will go over the different ways that he designs and manufactures products (CNC, 3D printing, composites), while bringing in examples for students to see and showing off some computer software that he uses. 

For the second half of the presentation, Greg will have some an activity he can do with the students. He can adapt this section depending on the grade level and/or to align with school curriculum.He is willing to work with teachers to choose an activity that works for their class. 

Examples of activities:

Optional Activity 1 - Advantages of CNC technology vs manual labor.

Students will learn why companies are switching to CNC machines (speed, accuracy, repeatability). He would give students some sort of challenge to complete (like a maze). He will show a video of CNC machining completing the same challenge. Will students be able to beat the CNC? How is their accuracy compared to the CNC? What if we had to complete the challenge 1000 times?

Optional Activity 2 - Laser Scanning

Students will be given a demonstration of a laser scanner, which is able to turn physical objects into a computer design. The class will choose an object (or maybe even a student/teacher) to scan, and the students will watch the laser scanner do its job. It is a very flashy machine that draws attention.

Optional Activity 3 - CAD modeling + 3D printing

Students can pick something to create a 3D design of (school logo/sports team). Greg will design the object in front of the students while letting them have input into the design process. He can also show how the part could be 3D printed afterwards.

Optional Activity 4 - CNC programming (recommended for high school only)

Students can choose an object that they would like to create (sports team/school mascot). Greg will showcase the process of creating a CNC program and students can see virtual simulations of the program. This will give students a good overview of what is possible with CNC machining.

Company: Confederation College

Position: Advanced Manufacturing Technologist / Educator

Area of Expertise: Advanced manufacturing + product design. Specializing in Multi-Axis CNC Machining, composite manufacturing (carbon fiber/fiberglass), 3D printing, and reverse engineering.

Technology Requirements: Internet, electrical, projector.

*THIS SPEAKER IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR RURAL SCHOOLS