Northern Regional College

Areas of Expertise:

Northern Ireland Industry now has access to a Centre with modern engineering resources and expertise to support their business development. Knowledge transfer is offered in the areas of computer aided design (CAD), computer numerical control (CNC), CAD/CAM, coordinate measurement (CMM), robotics, rapid prototyping, pneumatics, electro-pneumatics and hydraulics, programmable logic controllers (PLC) and electrical and mechanical maintenance programmes. All the Centre services can be tailored to create bespoke training solutions to meet the specific needs of industry. It has developed its expertise and resources in the area of manufacturing engineering and developed the range of services offered to industry.

Recently an R & D section has been established within the College to economically engage with industry in helping to develop research and development solutions for specific manufacturing problems, both in larger companies and SMEs.

Services to business:

The Northern Regional College offers business the following types of support

Research and development in the areas of expertise indicated.
Bespoke training programmes in the areas of expertise indicated.
Comprehensive range of part-time and full-time engineering courses.
Lecturer company placement to development in-house programmes.
Access to state of the art precision engineering resources.
Access to state of the art robotic equipment.
Access to state of the art mecatronics equipment.

Contact Details

Name :

Gordon Kane

Address:

Ballymena Campus,
Farmlodge Building,
Ballymena.
BT43 7DF

Email :

gordon.kane@nrc.ac.uk

Website:

www.nrc.ac.uk