• The Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility (AMPF) opened on June 22, 2017, on the Georgia Tech campus at the intersection of 14th Street and Hemphill Avenue
• Boeing and Delta are currently the “anchor” sponsors
• Preparation of the AMPF business model is on-going
• Phase I space: ~20,000 square feet, and potentially 110,000 square feet within a 5-year time period
• Phase I focus technology areas: robot assisted assembly for aerospace structures, digital machining
• Phase II: will include additive manufacturing and advanced composite processing, joining and repair
The Latest News
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Engineering Research Center Will Help Expand Use of Therapies Based on Living Cells
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded nearly $20 million to a consortium of universities to support a new engineering research center (ERC) that will work closely with industry and clinical partners to develop transformative tools and technologies for the consistent, scalable and low-cost production of high-quality living therapeutic cells.
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Engineering Research Center Will Help Expand Use of Therapies Based on Living Cells
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded nearly $20 million to a consortium of universities to support a new engineering research center (ERC) that will work closely with industry and clinical partners to develop transformative tools and technologies for the consistent, scalable and low-cost production of high-quality living therapeutic cells.
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Spray-on Electric Rainbows: Making Safer Electrochromic Inks
A flick of a switch, and electrochromic films change their colors. Now they can be applied more safely and more commonly thanks to an innovative chemical process that makes them water soluble. They can be sprayed and printed, instead of being confined behind safety implements to handle volatile and toxic fumes.
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Delta Officially Opens New Advanced Manufacturing Facility at Georgia Tech
Delta Air Lines cut the ribbon on its new Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility on the Georgia Tech campus July 19.
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Unique 3-D Printed Models Could Improve Patient Outcomes in Heart Valve Replacements
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Logistics Education And Pathways (LEAP) Profile: Abe Cheung
Abe Cheung was a senior in high school when his business teacher approached him about enrolling in the Georgia Tech LEAP program. Having previously taken some logistics courses as part of his high school curriculum, Cheung knew that he was interested in pursuing additional education in supply chain and logistics. Plus, he said, there was the motivation of doing work that was recognized by Georgia Tech.
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Logistics Education And Pathways (LEAP) Profile: David Gachuz
David Gachuz is just one of the LEAP (Logistics Education and Pathways) program’s latest success stories. The high school senior, who is days away from graduation, has always wanted to work for Delta Airlines. Accordingly, he signed up for and completed the first of four LEAP courses, Supply Chain Management Principles, when he heard it could help him get a job at Delta.
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Boeing, Georgia Tech Unveil New Research Center
The Boeing Manufacturing Development Center works to implement automation in industrial applications. It is one of 17 corporate innovation centers on Georgia Tech’s campus.
