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SMART Centre

SMART Centre

The SMART Centre, established in 2020, is a dedicated hub for applied research, technical services, and training with a focus on advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and advanced recycling technologies. 

Occupying over 13,000 square feet of space equipped with cutting-edge technology, the SMART Centre fosters an interactive environment where faculty and students collaborate to provide industries with innovative solutions for manufacturing and cybersecurity challenges. 

As part of the network of Canada’s 60 NSERC-funded Technology Access Centres (TACs), the SMART Centre stands as a beacon of state-of-the-art applied research and innovation across the nation. 

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Labs

Advanced Recycling Technologies Lab

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Advanced Manufacturing Lab

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Cybersecurity Lab

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Visualization & Sensors Lab

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SMART Centre impact

Electric vehicle charging

Innovative energy management for electric vehicle charging and storage at Conestoga's SMART Centre

The project was developed in two phases to enhance system intelligence and usability. In the first phase, communication data is integrated into a centralized database, while an interface is established to connect the system with IT management tools, enabling real-time monitoring and greater visibility.  
Medical records

Enhancing efficiency and care with AI-powered document sorting for clinics

In Canada’s medical clinics, managing the steady flow of incoming electronic documents is a significant, time-intensive task. Addressing these gaps, Spring Medical Corp. sought to develop a secure, open-source AI solution that could integrate seamlessly into OSCAR-based EMR systems.
AI

Advancing machine learning for industrial automation at Archronix

Archronix sought to enhance the capabilities of its industrial control unit by developing advanced machine learning functionalities for automotive feature recognition. The existing control unit had the potential to integrate TensorFlow-driven image processing through third-party accelerators.
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Our team

Bassim Elhassan

Bassim Elhassan

Senior project manager

Colleen McCann

Colleen McCann

Research project manager

Dushyant Puri

Dushyant Puri

Research project manager

Jeff Dukes

Jeff Dukes, P.Eng.

Director, SMART Centre

Jeff Paddock headshot

Jeff Paddock

Partnership development manager

Ramzy Ganady

Ramzy Ganady, CET

Operations supervisor

Parker Christie

Parker Christie

Software researcher

Belinda Pompey

Belinda Pompey

Research coordinator

By the numbers (2023) 

85
Students hired
22
Faculty engaged
$1.6M
In funding

Contact

See how the SMART Centre can help you access faculty expertise, student employees, and the college's innovative lab spaces and equipment.

 

smartcentre@conestogac.on.ca
519-748-5220

96 Grand Avenue South
Cambridge, Ontario N1S 2L9, Canada

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