James Cann

Mechatronics Technologist

Email:	james.cann@carleton.ca
Phone:	613-520-2600, ext. 5087

Building:	Mackenzie, Room 2232B
Department:	Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Degrees:	Mechatronics Engineering Technologist, Durham College

Education and Certifications:

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:

Machine Shop Technologist

David Raude

Professor Emeritus

Pavel (Paul) V. Straznicky

Adjunct Research Professor

Guy Larose

Full Professor; Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion – Faculty of Engineering and Design

Cynthia Cruickshank