Aug 3, 2015 | Advanced Manufacturing
The Washington Nanofabrication Lab at the University of Washington helps startups who need to manufacture really tiny products requiring very expensive machinery. Scientists and engineers can rent equipment and access the expertise they need in a state-of-the-art...
Jun 18, 2015 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace
Klickitat County which lies on the southern edge of Washington State amidst the natural beauty of the Columbia River Gorge is known around the world for its perfect windsurfing conditions and the local tourism industry that grew up around it. However, for the last...
May 8, 2015 | Advanced Manufacturing
3-D printing is revolutionizing manufacturing. A Kent company, Custom Control Concepts is using “additive manufacturing” to produce key parts of entertainment systems for luxury jets. The process allows custom fabrication for each customer and short run...
Apr 13, 2015 | Advanced Manufacturing, Technology
Imagine the manufacturing world and the IT world working hand in hand. As advanced manufacturing moves more extensively into the era of robotics it becomes critical for data from robot movements on the factory floor to be collected and made accessible for monitoring...
Feb 20, 2015 | Advanced Manufacturing
The development of next generation materials has focused on composites and Washington companies have been leading the way. Not only are carbon composites lightweight and strong enough for aircraft and able to withstand impact in cars but are being designed to hold up...
Feb 17, 2015 | Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials
Washington State has been at the forefront of the development and application of composites technology for all types of manufactured products from luxury yachts and cars to next-gen aircraft, prosthetics and even musical instruments. Our culture of collaboration and...
