Accelerating Industry, Inspiring Learners
Services for Manufacturers
Advanced Manufacturing Services
Professional services at any step of the product development process from inception through validation and production, including:
- Design & Reverse Engineering
- Prototyping & Small Run Production
- Product Metrology and Testing
- Material Characterization
Workforce Training
Keep your team at the forefront of modern manufacturing with our tailored training programs.
We provide the expert guidance and expansive selection of technology to give your teams:
- Mastery of in-demand skills
- Proficiency with leading-edge tools
Demonstrable Skills and Network Support
Professional services at any step of the product development process from inception through validation and production, including:
- Design & Reverse Engineering
- Prototyping & Small Run Production
- Product Testing
- Material Characterization
Advanced Consulting
Leverage our expertise and our broad network to solve complicated challenges such as:
- Derisking product and process investments
- Supply chain development
- Complex project management
- Figuring out what you don't know
Workforce Training
Keep your team at the forefront of modern manufacturing with our tailored training programs.
We provide the expert guidance and expansive selection of technology to give your teams:
- Mastery of in-demand skills
- Proficiency with leading-edge tools
Career Pathways for Learners
Project-Based Services
For passionate learners looking to launch a new, rewarding career, our Industry Project Program could be the answer.
You’ll learn the conceptual fundamentals and put them into practice on real industry projects, all while getting paid to learn.
Using our leading-edge technology you’ll develop demonstrable skills in:
- Design for Manufacturing
- Rapid Prototyping
- Digital Engineering
- Product Testing
- Material Characterization
Support does not stop with project work. Access to our growing network of partners, companies, and experts provide the introductions and connections to help you land your dream job.
A Resilient Manufacturing Ecosystem
Collaborating for the Collective Good
The Manufacturing Collaborative is a non-profit committed to supporting U.S. manufacturing. We succeed when more companies thrive, more people have rewarding careers, and the supply chain is strong.
We believe that fostering connections between companies, institutions, experts, and passionate learners will sustain a resilient and innovative manufacturing ecosystem.
We are actively building a network to strengthen these important relationships and looking for more people to get involved.
If you're interested in joining, let's collaborate!
Technical Capabilities
Access to Leading-Edge Technology
We house a broad selection of the latest tools to address almost any manufacturing challenge. If we don't have it, we will help you find who does.
Digital Design and Digitization
- Computer Aided Design
- Generative Design
- Advanced Lattice Structure
- 3-D Scanning
Machining
- Kent manual lathes
- Bridgeport mills
- HAAS 3-axis CNC
- DMG Mori DMU75 5-axis mill
- Makino U6 wire EDM
Cutting
- Water jet cutter
- Laser cutter
- Welders
Polymer Additive
- Essentium HSE 280i (HTFDM)
- 3D Systems ProX 6100 (SLS)
- 3D System Figure 4
- Markforged X7
- MarkforgED Mark 2
- Ultimaker S3
Metal Additive
- ExOne 25Pro
- EOS M100
- EOS M290
Heat Treatment
- Curing Oven
- CM Furnace sintering furnace
Metrology
- Nikon CT Scanner
- Volume Graphics
- Vision System & Microscope
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
Metallurgy/Testing
- Hardness
- Microhardness
- Impact
- Compression/Stress-strain