invites you to a special presentation:

 Navigating the Engineering Design Process

                        

Where:               Room E2-320, Price Faculty of Engineering
Engineering and Information Technology Complex
75A Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg MB, R3T 5V6

When:                  Starting at 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 23, 2025

6:00 PM – Introduction of Speaker and Presentation
7:30 PM – Meeting is adjourned

Cost:                    Free for all! Students, Professionals and Guests welcomed

EGM CPD:        EGM members credit 1.5 Professional Development Hours for “Informal Activity”

 

The Presentation

 This presentation will provide a crash course on the non-technical aspects of the engineering design process. After this course, you will be able to employ strategies to make the most of client interactions, as well as develop strategies to recognize and mitigate potential problems in the design process.

 

Our Speaker

 David Chuang has been involved in SAE professional activities for 28 years, joining UMSAE when in first-year engineering. David graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2003 with a Mechanical Engineering degree and has been involved in various segments of mobility and manufacturing industries for over 20 years.

 

In that time David has been involved in the complete engineering design lifecycle; covering initial concept, design & prototyping, test & validation, and production. David has interacted with both internal and external clients during the design lifecycle; his past positions have covered design, manufacturing, and testing of power sports vehicles, heavy vehicle chassis, agricultural machinery, and mobile electronics.

 

David has been a part of the National Research Council Canada since 2011 as a Test & Evaluation Engineer based in Ottawa; focusing on the testing of heavy truck, bus, and light vehicle platforms in support of NRC's mobility mandate. In 2020, David transferred to Winnipeg to support the standing up of NRC’s new Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility as a mechatronics engineer; focusing on process integration and automation for additive manufacturing.

 

As an active member of SAE, David participates on several SAE Standards Committees and has recently sponsored a major revision to J1952, All-Wheel Drive Systems Classification; which was updated to include hybrid and full-electric AWD architectures and their definitions.

  

Registration

 Preregistration is not required for this event.

Parking

Parking on U of M campus is free after 4:30, except for 24 hour reserved spots.  Suggested lots are J, E and S. See U of M parking page for more details, and an interactive ma

Invites you to a Facility Tour

Gerdau Ameristeel:

Facility Tour & Technical Presentation

                        

Where:                27 Main St.
Selkirk, MB, R1A 2B4

When:  Starting at 09:00 AM on Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Cost:                   Student SAE Members - $4

Professional SAE Members and other Guests - $5

Gerdau Ameristeel

 Gerdau was founded in Brazil in 1901 and is one of the largest steel manufacturers in the world. It produces around 11.5M metric tons of steel product annually and employs over 30 000 people across 7 countries within North and South America (Canada included). Gerdau’s steel products can be found in various applications, from the elevator shafts of metropolitan skyscrapers to rail systems covering vast distances.

The Tour

 Gerdau’s Selkirk facility consists of a central mill where long steel is produced for use in the automotive and construction industries. The steel starts this production lifecycle as scrap metal, which is then melted in the ladle furnace, cast into billets, sent through the reheating furnace, rolled, and finished. This facility is unique within the province of Manitoba and is Gerdau’s most expansive facility across Canada as well, producing square, round, and flat billets, as well as track shoes and other specific products. On this tour, visitors will pass through the rolling mill and see the newly installed robotic cell within, which aids in the processing of the long steel billets.

 Please note that all attendees must provide their own safety glasses and steel-toed boots to enter the facility. Hard hats will be provided at the mill.

Registration

 Preregistration is required. Please follow this link to register electronically, or visit www.saemanitoba.org/

 Registration before 4 PM May 30th is required. This event is limited to 8 participants.

 Registration Payment is preferred in advance via eTransfer to treasurer@saemanitoba.org.

Use the following for the security question & answer:

Question: What is the name of the society?

Answer: SAEManitoba

 Note: For onsite payment only cash can be accepted.

Contact information for any issues or concerns:

email registration@saemanitoba.org

Parking

Parking is available at the front of the Gerdau campus through the main security gate. Please note that the parking lot off Sunnyside Rd. is for staff only and requires swipe card access to enter the campus.    

 invites you to a technical event:

RRC Polytech Vehicle Technology & Energy Centre

Where: Z113, Z Building – 2055 Notre Dame Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3H 0J9

When:  Starting at 5:30 PM on Wednesday March 12, 2025

5:30 PM – Registration and Light Supper
6:00 PM – Introduction of Speaker and Presentation
7:00 PM – Begin Tour
8:00 PM – Meeting is adjourned

Cost: SAE Members – $7.00, Students – $5.00, Guests – $10.00 (includes light supper)

Our Speaker

Jojo Delos Reyes serves as the director of the Vehicle Technology & Energy Centre (VTEC) at RRC Polytech. Jojo leads and oversees applied research initiatives, with a specialized focus on advancing electrification and alternative fuel solutions in the transportation sector. Jojo and his team will provide an overview of some of their recent and active projects related to electric vehicle conversions and low cost workplace charging options.

RRC Polytech VTEC

Manitoba is a key transportation hub, and VTEC is driving the growth of this sector by advancing the development of both on- and off-highway vehicle technologies. VTEC leverages the expertise of RRC Polytech’s researchers, staff, students, and state-of-the-art facilities to support national and international manufacturers in their pursuit of vehicle performance innovations and technology development.

VTEC’s areas of focus include alternative fuels such as electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells, improving fleet fuel efficiency, addressing the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions, and evaluating and demonstrating emerging technologies. Specific capabilities include cold-weather and climatic testing, emissions testing, vehicle-related electronics and software development, energy conservation and alternative solutions, lightweight materials, and technology integration.

Registration

Preregistration is required. Please follow this link: https://forms.gle/UXrhkcBLTnQPxQ2T7 to register electronically, or visit www.saemanitoba.org/

Registration before 4 PM March 10 is required. Limited to the first 20 participants.

Registration Payment is preferred in advance via eTransfer to treasurer@saemanitoba.org.

Use the following for the security question & answer:

Question: What is the name of the society?

Answer: SAEManitoba

Note: For onsite payment only cash can be accepted.

Contact information for any issues or concerns:

email registration@saemanitoba.org 

Safety Policies

Safety boots and glasses are recommended, but not mandatory since there won’t be teaching activities after 5:30 PM on the day of the event.

 Parking

Guests that provide their vehicle license plate numbers during preregistration can proceed directly to lot N1 Daily lot (Marked with Red star, access through “NORTH ENTRANCE”), which is located close to the Z Building. Late registrants, or those changing vehicles will need to check in at the Security Booth (marked with Yellow star, access through “MAIN ENTRANCE”) located at S1 parking lot, and mention the event name ‘Vehicle Technology & Energy’ . Guests are then welcome to park in the N1 Daily lot.

 Once parked, please enter the Z Building from its South Entrance.

Please see the interactive RRC parking map for more details: https://www.rrc.ca/maps/?campus=ndc&markers=parking

 

Invites you to a Facility Tour

Manitoba Hydro:

High-Voltage Test Facility

                        

Where:             110 Newmarket Blvd. Winnipeg MB, R3T 1Y6

When:  Starting at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Cost:                Student SAE Members - $5.00 

                           Professional SAE Members - $7.00

                           Guests - $10.00Manitoba Hydro

 

Manitoba Hydro is the province’s sole electrical and natural gas utility, evolving from the Winnipeg Gas Company founded in 1873 to its present state where it operates 16 hydroelectric generating stations and almost 11 000 km of transmission and distribution pipelines. These generating stations range as far north as the Lower Nelson River near the town of Gillam, and as far south as Seven Sisters. Harnessing the flow of the Nelson, Laurie, and Winnipeg Rivers, they boast a generating capacity of 6 100 megawatts.

 

To this end, Manitoba Hydro employs the largest group of electrical, civil, and mechanical engineers of any company in the province. From transmission line engineering to operations studies to generation design, and beyond, Manitoba Hydro works to deliver reliable, clean, and cost-effective energy to its customers. It also provides an engineer-in-training rotation program to expose new graduates to various departments within the corporation.   

The Tour

 Manitoba Hydro operates a state-of-the-art high voltage test facility, constructed in 2011 to safely and securely test components prior to installation. Touring the test facility provides a unique insight into the leading-edge design of Manitoba Hydro’s generating station equipment, and it has even been featured on the Discovery Channel.

 

Please note that all attendees must provide their own safety glasses and steel-toed boots to enter the facility. Hard hats will be provided at the test facility.

Registration

 Preregistration is required. Please follow this link to register electronically, or visit www.saemanitoba.org/

 

Registration before 4 PM February 14th is required. This event is limited to 20 participants.

 

Registration Payment is preferred in advance via eTransfer to treasurer@saemanitoba.org.

Use the following for the security question & answer:

Question: What is the name of the society?

Answer: SAEManitoba

 

Note: For onsite payment only cash can be accepted.

Contact information for any issues or concerns:

email registration@saemanitoba.org

Parking

Parking is available in front of the Test Facility.   

Invites you to a special event:

SAE MB Student Night:

“Performance Driving Techniques” Presentation

AND Automotive Engineering Design Challenge

                        

Where:            

Room E2-110, Price Faculty of Engineering
Engineering and Information Technology Complex
75A Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg MB, R3T 5V6

When: 

Starting at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 23, 2025

6:00 PM – Registration and Light Supper
6:15 PM – Introduction of Speaker and Presentation
7:00 PM – Design Challenge
8:30 PM – Meeting is adjourned

Cost:               

Student SAE Members - FREE (but registration is still required)

Professional SAE Members and other Guests - $10

APEGM CPD:   APEGM members credit 2 Professional Development Hours for “Informal Activity”

 

The Presentation

Auto racing is a combination of driver skill and vehicle capabilities. This presentation will focus on high performance driving techniques used in road racing, autocross and performance driving.

 

The Design Challenge

After the high performance driving presentation, the goals and rules of the Automotive Engineering Design Challenge will be presented. Teams of 4-5 will be created that are a mix of SAE students, professional SAE members, and other guests. Each team will be allowed to choose from a variety of (somewhat random) supplies to build their prototype, within an allotted time. Once the prototypes are constructed, there will be a competition to decide the winning design.

 

This will be a fun event and a great networking opportunity for students and professionals alike!

 

Our Speaker

Corey Dyck is a Mechanical Engineering graduate of the U of Manitoba. While working in the heavy-duty transit industry, he's pursued amateur motorsports as a passion for over 20 years now. Corey has won a few Canadian National Championships and has placed in the top 10 in US National competitions in his chosen sport of autocross. He's created, refined, and instructed at a local autocross racing school that has helped hundreds of drivers reach their personal goals in amateur motorsports over the past 20+ years. 

 

Student Recognition

SAE Manitoba would like to recognize the world-class UMSAE student organization here in Manitoba. Together, they form one of the largest student member groups in the world. This event celebrates their participation in SAE, their contribution to the industry, and their role in the development of the engineering function in society, and gives them a networking opportunity with professional SAE MB members. It also gives the professional members a chance to show their support for the students by contributing to this event.

 

Registration

Preregistration is required. Please follow this link: https://forms.gle/YYwHGE6X5jwzCxXdA to register electronically, or visit www.saemanitoba.org/

 

Registration before 4 PM January 20^th is required. This event is limited to 80 participants. If more than 80 are registered, a waiting list will be created in order of registration, and used in case of any cancellations.

 

Registration Payment is preferred in advance via eTransfer to treasurer@saemanitoba.org.

Use the following for the security question & answer:

Question: What is the name of the society?

Answer: SAEManitoba

 

Note: For on site payment only cash can be accepted.

Contact information for any issues or concerns:

email registration@saemanitoba.org

 

Parking

Parking on U of M campus is free after 4:30, except for 24 hour reserved spots.  Suggested lots are J, E and S. See U of M parking page for more details, and an interactive map: https://umanitoba.ca/parking