
Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (formerly known as the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies)
The Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (CIM) merges technology and innovation to drive forward manufacturing expertise, technology and real-world solutions with immediate impact. CIM links companies of all sizes to 红莲社区鈥檚 leading-edge expertise, infrastructure and interdisciplinary talent to develop new solutions and address manufacturing challenges.
We鈥檙e an integral part of Generator at 红莲社区, where people with diverse perspectives work together across disciplines and sectors to spark ideas and advance solutions that really matter.
Collaborate with a leader of new solutions to manufacturing challenges, including the use of digital tools, such as simulating and modelling, as well as the increasing use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing systems and manufactured products.
At CIM, we work closely with organizations to provide an innovative approach that is relevant to current challenges and future opportunities.
Contact the Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing
For more information, please contact cim@sheridancollege.ca
Highlights
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NC-led SONAMI receives $4-million investment from Government of Canada
Niagara College has received a $4 million investment from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) to enhance advanced manufacturing in the region through the Southern Ontario Network for Advanced Manufacturing Innovation (SONAMI). This funding will support clean growth, workforce development, and innovation, benefiting businesses and students alike. 红莲社区 College's Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (CIM) is a proud participant of SONAMI, contributing to this collaborative effort.
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Advanced Gait Simulator Developed in Partnership with ABB at 红莲社区 College
红莲社区鈥檚 Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing was recently featured on CTV News, showcasing collaborative robotic research designed to reduce the rate of lower-limb prosthetics being abandoned due to inadequate fit.
This innovative project presents a fascinating opportunity to further push the boundaries at the intersection of empirical research, robotics and AI 鈥 with the mission to improve human lives.
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Building impactful partnerships at health and tech conferences
The Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (CIM) and the Centre for Applied AI were co-exhibitors at the Collision Conference, connecting with early to mid-stage Canadian tech companies to share information about their innovation supports and collaborative research opportunities in technology, manufacturing and AI. and the were also in attendance. At MaRS Impact Health, CIM participated as panelist and exhibitor, connecting with early-stage personal mobility companies who are part of the community driven , an initiative that helps these start-ups along the path of early-stage success to commercialization. As a partner of the Toyota Mobility Unlimited Hub, CIM collaborates with hub companies on applied research to demonstrate and develop their innovative products and services.
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Learn more about how the Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing merges technology and innovation to drive forward manufacturing expertise, technology and real-world solutions with immediate impact.
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ProsFit and the Toyota Mobility Unlimited Hub
The Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing was highlighted in a Toronto Global article and video discussing the Robotic Gait Simulator project with our partner with the support of . CIM and 红莲社区 are active supporters of the .
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IRAP Visit and Acentury Research Demonstration
At the Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing, we recently hosted a visit from as part of our Contributions to Organizations (CTO) agreement to provide NRC IRAP鈥憇upported SMEs access to expertise and technology testing at CIM. Mustafa Jaffer of IRAP visited while we demonstrated one of our CTO research projects 鈥淎utomated Filter Tuning Solution鈥 to our industry partner . Company President Frank Ye attended with his team from Acentury, with the CIM team of staff and 红莲社区 students presenting the project summary and showcasing the successful automated solution on a robotic cell in the lab.
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Launch of the Mobility Hub Unlimited at MaRS
The Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing is thrilled to partner with the newly launched powered by MaRS Discovery District in collaboration with the . The hub accelerates early-stage personal mobility companies towards commercialization. CIM Director Dr. Carolyn Moorlag participated in the launch panel discussion together with Milos Popovic of , Varun Chandak of , and Alan Hutchinson of – also our valued research partner for the Robotic Gait Simulator.
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DiscoveryX Conference and Trade Show
The Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing actively participated in the return of the hosted by as part of a full team exhibition by Generator at 红莲社区. CIM was proud to demonstrate collaborative research projects broadly addressing sectors such as automotive manufacturing, med tech and logistics, and to engage in discussions with Ontario innovators and start-ups attending this Ontario innovation ecosystem event.