EWI affiliate Fabrisonic LLC is featured this month in Machine Design magazine following its exhibit at the SME RAPID conference in Detroit. A pictorial article, “Innovative 3D Printing Technology at RAPID 2014,” highlighted Fabrisonic’s novel ultrasonic additive technique and described it’s unique advantages. To see the article, click here.
Read MoreEWI Forming Center is pleased to have received one of nine grants from the Edison Advanced Manufacturing Program (AMP), managed by the Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA). The grant will allow EWI Forming Center to establish a material formability testing service to assist domestic suppliers to produce lightweight components and utilize advanced forming technologies. Current testing […]
Read MoreCongratulations to EWI Laser Technology Leader Stan Ream who has been awarded a US patent for a newly developed high-power laser focusing optic. According to Stan, “A customer initiated a project to develop a high-power laser welding solution for their thick, aerospace material. During the early stages of process development it was determined that commercially […]
Read MoreOn April 9th, EWI hosted the official kickoff meeting for the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute. Representatives from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Navy, the Air Force, University of Michigan, The Ohio State University, and EWI met with ALMMII’s leadership team to hammer out specifics for the newest member of President […]
Read MoreA few weeks ago, President Obama announced the founding of the newest institute in the National Network of Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI). The American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII) will be led by EWI in collaboration with University of Michigan and The Ohio State University. The institute’s goal is to ensure that the U.S. is the […]
Read MoreMore details about the new EWI-run advanced manufacturing institute in Western New York emerged at a conference held at the University at Buffalo on February 27. The event featured leaders from EWI, UB, and the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council elaborated on the institute’s technology focus, the public-private partnership, and the economic benefits […]
Read MoreNew York State has confirmed its investment plans for the new advanced manufacturing institute to be operated by EWI in Buffalo. The announcement to dedicate $45 million for the new center was made last week. This allocation will fund facilities, equipment, and start-up operations for the first five years, after which the institute will be self-sustaining. Activities […]
Read More2014 has started off with a bang here at EWI! First, being chosen to start a new advanced manufacturing facility in Western New York state. Then, a new venture with Kentucky’s C&W group to commercialize newly-developed manufacturing technologies. And this week, the White House announcement of the award to run ALMMII, the new lightweight modern […]
Read MoreExcitement is building in Western New York as state and local officials, businesses, and community leaders get ready to welcome EWI to downtown Buffalo. EWI will launch the new advanced manufacturing institute at the end of February […]
Read MoreGovernor Andrew Cuomo of New York announced last week that EWI has been chosen to open and operate an advanced manufacturing institute in Buffalo. This state-of-the-art facility is being funded as part of the Buffalo Billion Investment Development Plan, an initiative to promote economic development in the Western New York. EWI was singled out to […]
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