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.

$3M

Industry Sponsors

$3.5M

State of Texas Emerging Technology Fund

$5.6M

Advanced 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