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Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (formerly known as the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies)
Sheridan's Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (formerly known as the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies) exemplifies Sheridan’s leading role as a hub connecting industry, curriculum and applied research. The Centre links companies of all sizes to Sheridan’s advanced manufacturing expertise and equipment, and allows them to explore these tools with the help of Sheridan faculty and students.
The Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing allows Sheridan College and its collaborators to address the challenges of the manufacturing industry while developing graduates with the skills and practical knowledge to make an immediate and positive impact on the workforce.
The Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing connects Sheridan's technology and manufacturing partners, local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and students in manufacturing excellence.
Innovate with the Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (formerly known as the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies)
Highlights
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Unlock your Potential
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 ProsFit and the Toyota Mobility Unlimited Hub | Toronto Global discussing the Robotic Gait Simulator project with our partner ProsFit with the support of ABB Canada. CIM and Sheridan are active supporters of the Mobility Unlimited Hub - MaRS Discovery District.
To view the video click here: ProsFit and the Toyota Mobility Unlimited Hub | Toronto Global
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IRAP Visit and Acentury Research Demonstration
At the Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing, we recently hosted a visit from Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) as part of our Contributions to Organizations (CTO) agreement to provide NRC IRAP‑supported SMEs access to expertise and technology testing at CIM. Mustafa Jaffer of IRAP visited while we demonstrated one of our CTO research projects “Automated Filter Tuning Solution” to our industry partner Acentury. Company President Frank Ye attended with his team from Acentury, with the CIM team of staff and Sheridan 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 Toyota Mobility Hub powered by MaRS Discovery District in collaboration with the Toyota Mobility Foundation. 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 KITE Research Institute, Varun Chandak of Access to Success, and Alan Hutchinson of Prosfit – 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 DiscoveryX Conference hosted by Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) as part of a full team exhibition by Generator at Sheridan. 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.
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IDEA Step-Up
The Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (formerly known as the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies) is excited to partner with IDEA Mississauga for the Step-Up Program supporting innovation and growth of scaling companies in Mississauga. We are engaging with the 2023 Second cohort of innovative local businesses in the program, collaborating on applied research projects helping to solve their technical challenges and overcome barriers to growth.
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Contact Us
The Centre for Intelligent Manufacturing (formerly known as the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies) connects Sheridan’s technology and manufacturing partners, local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and students in manufacturing excellence.
Email cim@sheridancollege.ca for more information.