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Advanced Manufacturing Institute
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Research

While most advanced manufacturing centers specialize in one or a few areas, AMI's diverse disciplines and research thrusts have established the institute as a leader in the field. AMI's ongoing research, especially in superconductor wire manufacturing and roll-to-roll manufacturing of crystalline semiconductors, has established a strength of expertise unparalleled by any other academic manufacturing center nationwide.

By The Numbers

AMI has been awarded more than $25 million for its research programs.
  • $3MIndustry Sponsors
  • $3.5MState of Texas Emerging Technology Fund
  • $5.6MAdvanced Manufacturing Office of the U.S. Department of Energy

Research Thrusts

  • Superconductor Wire Manufacturing

    • Lower cost and increased throughput by manufacturing equipment/process innovations
    • In-line QC tools for consistent high performance
    • Integration of superconductor technology in power applications

  • Roll-to-Roll Semiconductor Manufacturing

    • Flexible electronics devices including sensors
    • Radiation detectors
    • Energy harvesting devices
    • Energy storage devices
    • Building glass products and high-efficiency photovoltaics

  • Flexible Electronics Manufacturing

    • Manufacturing of 1D nanomaterials-based soft electronics

  • Chemicals Manufacturing

    • Recycling rare-earth Clean Energy Smart
    • Manufacturing with CESMII

  • Battery Manufacturing

    • Manufacturing of all-solid-state batteries