SMART Lab
The project advances additive manufacturing (AM) in Atlantic Canada by building a nationally and internationally recognized research team in collaboration with industry partners. SMART focuses on innovation, industry support, and knowledge transfer, while training the next generation of engineers and researchers. Through hands-on experience and multidisciplinary mentorship, the program develops highly qualified personnel equipped to drive future advancements in AM and smart materials.
Equipment Categories
- Additive manufacturing equipment
- Surface finish and print manipulation equipment
- Mechanical testing and characterization equipment
- Non-destructive testing equipment
Research Approaches
- Additive manufacturing parts characterization
- Process parameter optimization
- Digital twins and multiscale modeling
- Integrating machine learning to additive manufacturing