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.
Labs
SMART Centre impact
Developing an AI model to identify rust
ServiceEcho aimed to further develop their application solution by integrating AR features to create a more immersive user experience, demonstrating the use of AR and AI to assist users in efficiently completing tasks.
Novel security model for automotive SoCs
Partnering with Conestoga’s SMART Centre, ETAS Embedded Systems and the SMART Centre explored the creation of a novel security approach that maintained the high performance needed by advanced driver assistance systems.
A recipe for success: Conestoga accelerates R&D time
Pusateri's Fine Foods collaborated with CFRIL and the SMART Centre to extend the shelf-life of their diverse line of soups and stews.
Our team
By the numbers (2023)
85
Students hired
22
Faculty engaged
$1.6M
In funding