Making the R&D connection: FUTURE ENGINEERS LEARN TO TURN IDEAS INTO PRODUCTS

摘要

University students hone their engineering design skills working with industry on authentic automotive challenges. Much has been made of the need for Canadian industry to be more innovative, which requires applied research and the transfer of findings into practice. The AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence has always recognized this, and stresses close partnerships between Canadian industry and university researchers, to more effectively translate research findings into processes and products.