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James Cann

Senior Laboratory Technologist

Education and Certifications:

  • Mechatronics Engineering Technologist, Durham College
  • FANUC Pallet PRO
  • Red Cross Emergency First Aid, Naloxone Training, WHMIS
Areas of Expertise:

  • Cross-disciplinary design and troubleshooting of all things with a mix of mechanical, electrical, fluid power, sensors, actuators, and the programmable control systems
  • 2D / 3D CAD, 3D Printing with ABS/PLA FDM and UV resin-based technology
  • Hobby-scale and industrial manufacturing robotics
  • Electrical power distribution systems
  • Microcontroller, and Single-Board Computer controls (Arduino and Raspberry Pi – like boards)
  • Simplify complex topics into meaningful and intuitive concepts
  • Thinking outside the accepted boxes and textbook examples
  • Health and Safety
Lab Spaces and Department Resources:

  • ME2350 Mechatronics Lab
  • ME2180 Fluids Lab
  • ME2363 Satellite Lab
  • Equipment loans