Technology Access Centre for Sensors and System Integration

Sensors and the data they generate are crucial components supporting economic success for an ever-growing number of businesses and industries.

The Technology Access Centre for Sensors and System Integration is a world-class systems integration centre staffed with professional researchers who provide industry with prototyping, product enhancement, testing, and characterization services related to sensors and system integration.

Technology Access Centre

The Technology Access Centre for Sensors and System Integration is part of a growing network of 60 centres across Canada. As a TAC we help Canadian-based businesses get their products, processes and services market-ready by:

  • Offering objective advice and specialized technical services
  • Providing training related to new types of equipment and processes

  • Conducting applied research to develop solutions that address company challenges.

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Research areas

Learn more about our research specializations and the impact we've made in these areas with our industry partners.

Prototype development
Sensors, optics and electronics
Internet of Things (IoT)
Additive Manufacturing
(3D Printing)

Our experts

PhotoFull nameTitleSpecialization(s) 
Bob BattleResearch Technician electronics, optical systems, electromechanical systems, sensors, instrumentation, industrial automation, manufacturing and process equipment, plant facilities, project management, ISO, SPC, lean manufacturing.
Quamrul HudaJR Shaw Applied Research Chair in Industrial Automation Internet of Things (IoT), system automation, remote sensing, electronic materials, nano devices, semiconductor processing, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), optoelectronics, laser spectroscopy

Labs and facilities

NAIT researchers have access to a range of specialized labs, facilities and equipment. The Technology Access Centre for Sensors and System Integration  makes use of these and other world-class applied research labs.

Electronics and Sensors Laboratory

NAIT’s electronics and sensors laboratory supports the development of prototype devices that address sensor-based challenges across a wide variety of industries.

Additive Manufacturing Facilities

NAIT’s additive manufacturing facilities support the end-to-end additive manufacturing workflow, including designing, pre-print preparation, 3D printing and post-processing.

Environmental and Materials Testing Facilities

NAIT’s environmental and materials testing facilities are equipped to test and analyze electronics, materials and assemblies, using industry-accepted methods and technologies.

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Jul. 30, 2021

Dr. Quamrul Huda named JR Shaw Applied Research Chair in Industrial Automation

NAIT’s Industry Solutions is pleased to announce Dr. Quamrul Huda has been named the JR Shaw Applied Research Chair in Industrial Automation

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