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A $1.5 million investment from Cenovus will create a new space for fabrication and testing at the University of Saskatchewan’s Engineering and Design Hub.
The money will support the creation of the Cenovus Energy Makerspace at the design hub – which will soon be constructed in the space formerly occupied by the Hardy Lab – as well as programming at the new space.
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The renovated space will feature a fabrication area with advanced tools like polymer 3D printers and laser cutters, the university explained, along with an adjoining area designed for testing prototypes and projects.
The Cenovus Energy Makerspace will feature a fabrication area with advanced tools like polymer 3D printers and laser cutters. (University of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
“This transformative donation will advance the planned strategic renovations of the Hardy Lab into the Engineering Design Hub, which will be the largest hands-on engineering laboratory at any Canadian university,” Dr. Michael Bradley, the university’s dean of engineering, said in a statement.
“The Cenovus Energy Makerspace will empower our students to bring their ideas to life, build prototypes, and explore new materials and techniques. It’s a space where innovation will thrive, industry partnerships will deepen, and future engineers will hone the skills they will need to solve real-world challenges in the exciting years to come.”
Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. Jeff Lawson, the company’s executive vice-president of corporate development and chief sustainability officer, said the partnership will help develop the next generation of engineers “to ensure growth in our industry and help innovation thrive.”
Rosy Hettiarachchi, a fourth-year mechanical engineering student, said the Cenovus’ support will make a meaningful difference for students.
“The dedicated space and enhanced resources will give future students the freedom to innovate and collaborate—without the space and machining constraints our team faced,” Hettiarachchi said, quoted in a release from the university.
“This investment will have a lasting impact on our journey to become engineers the world needs.”
