Conducts industry-driven research to develop devices and technologies for manufacturing, smart buildings, agriculture, and transportation.
The Centre for Connected Building Technologies (CCBT) supports Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in designing and deploying innovative sensors, mobile applications, machine learning solutions and data analytics tools to address specific problems and needs. Researchers validate new technologies in real-world environments, drawing on Fanshawe's resources and expertise and fostering connections with potential adopters. Within a state-of-the-art 1000-square-foot facility, the research team also collaborates with businesses across Canada on R&D projects to overcome barriers to growth, using advanced scientific equipment and infrastructure, including dedicated supercomputing capabilities available through SHARCNET.
- Design and fabricate printed circuit boards (PCBs)
- Design, train, and test machine learning algorithms
- Process and analyze large-scale data sets
- Optimize and implement Industry 4.0 technologies
- Prototype, develop, and test products
- Optimize manufacturing processes
- Support digital transformation initiatives
- Identify pathways to commercialization and implementation
- Automotive
- Clean technology
- Construction (including building, civil engineering, specialty trades)
- Environmental technologies and related services
- Manufacturing and processing
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| LPKF ProtoLaser S4 Circuit Board Prototyping laser system | Production of single- or double-sided circuit boards. |
| LPKF ProtoMat S64 Circuit Board Plotter | High precision milling and drilling. |
| LPKF Contac S4 Galvanic Through-Hole Electroplating System | Combines various galvanic and chemical processes in a compact safety housing. |
| LPKF Multipress S4 Multilayer Production Press | Hydraulic press for multilayer circuit boards. |
| LPKF ProtoPrint S4 SMT Stencil Printer | Solder paste printer for fine pitch surface mount technology (SMT) boards. |
| LPKF ProtoPlace E4 Pick & Place System | Precise mounting of components. |
| Reflow oven | Lead-free soldering up to 315 °C. |
| Epilog Laser Fusion Maker 12 Laser Engraver | Laser engraving and marking system. |
| UltiMaker S3 3D Printer | Dual Extrusion, prints Tough PLA, PETG, ABS, PET CF, PET CF (annealed), Nylon, CPE, CPE+, PC, PP, TPU 95A. |