SMART welcomes NGen as a new member of the Association, which will also join the Board of Directors. As Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for Advanced Manufacturing, NGen plays a key role in strengthening the country’s manufacturing ecosystem and accelerating the adoption of advanced technologies across industry.
NGen is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization supported through Canada’s Global Innovation Clusters Initiative. Its mission is to build world-leading advanced manufacturing capabilities in Canada by promoting the development, deployment and adoption of cutting-edge technologies while supporting operational excellence across the sector.
Founded on the belief that digital transformation can improve competitiveness, sustainability and economic growth, NGen works to enhance collaboration between manufacturers, technology providers, engineering companies, research institutions, innovation centres and business networks. Through these partnerships, the organization helps accelerate innovation, strengthen supply chains and improve Canada’s industrial performance on a global scale.
By facilitating collaborative projects and connecting key stakeholders across the advanced manufacturing value chain, NGen contributes to the development of innovative solutions that generate economic impact, create high-quality jobs and address major industrial challenges.
The incorporation of NGen further strengthens SMART’s international network and reinforces the cluster’s commitment to fostering global collaboration in advanced manufacturing research and innovation.
