VISION OF CAMT

A university-based center of excellence in aerospace manufacturing technologies is vital to the U.S. aerospace industry in maintaining its lead in production of commercial and military aircraft and other aerospace products in the world. The center’s role is to perform research and development of advanced and emerging technologies and to transfer the developed technologies to aerospace manufacturers and their suppliers.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Center for Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies is to serve as a center of excellence to research, develop, evaluate and demonstrate new and optimal methodologies and tools for the rapid and cost-effective manufacture of aerospace components and products and to promote new education and training programs for the evolving aerospace manufacturing workforce, resulting in significant technological advancement and national economic impact.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• Research, develop, evaluate, demonstrate, and transfer advanced technologies of critical importance to the aerospace defense and commercial manufacturing industries in the United States.

• Create knowledge, methodologies and tools that can improve affordability, rapidity, quality, productivity, reliability, and safety in aerospace manufacturing.

• Disseminate the knowledge, methodologies, and tools developed by the Center to the aerospace manufacturing industry through direct technology transfer as well as the development of education, training, and outreach activities.

• Serve as a role model of university-industry-government collaborative partnership.