Mission
Research
•Increase University and Industry Research Collaboration
•Address Industry Needs to Conduct Fundamental & Applied Research
•Support Industry to Increase Their Competitive Position on the International Market through Research and Technological Innovations
Workforce Development and Training
•Introduce New Generation of Engineers and Researchers to industry
•Enhance Educational Opportunities to Current Industry Employees
•Expand Internship and/or Co-Op Student Placements
Vision
Expand
•10 paying members in 2 years
•NSF center in the future
Brand
•Enhance the Center reputation in precision manufacturing at the national level
Grow
•Establish manufacturing programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels
Values
•High return of investment for precompetitive research project
•Update the knowledge of current employees of the members
•Generate skilled engineers and researchers for members
•Easy access to the state-of-the-art manufacturing machines/technologies
•Networking opportunities