Media Advisory: An insider’s look at advanced manufacturing in WNY

BUFFALO, N.Y. —What’s next for advanced manufacturers in Western New York? University at Buffalo’s New York State Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics (CMI) and Buffalo Manufacturing Works (BMW) will answer this question and more Thursday at the Innovation Lecture Series, a program presented by UB’s centers of excellence.

Where: 2nd floor of 701 Ellicott St., Buffalo.

When: 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, March 16.

Who: Lecturers include CMI Executive Director Mark Swihart and BMW President Michael Ulbrich.

What: The discussion will focus on how CMI and BMW are working to accelerate advanced manufacturing in Western New York, including technology road-mapping to increase competitiveness, the implementation of an advanced manufacturing learning lab, and the funding of faculty and industry collaboration projects.

The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Visit www.engineering2.eventbrite.com to register.

The CMI leverages UB’s cutting-edge materials science and informatics expertise to drive innovation and critical research and development activities that directly impact private sector growth in several industries — including advanced manufacturing, life sciences and energy. The CMI is dedicated to addressing industry’s materials science challenges through research and innovation by engaging entrepreneurial faculty, fostering a culture of innovation among students and deploying the skills of UB researchers as well as those at partner institutions.

BMW, operated by Columbus, Ohio-based EWI, helps innovation-driven organizations across North America excel by partnering with their internal manufacturing, engineering, and research and development teams to deliver better products, grow and compete. Located on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus in downtown Buffalo, the facility houses state-of-the-art equipment to facilitate applied research and development projects with members, as well as a team specializing in three primary technology focus areas: advanced automation, additive manufacturing, and metrology and inspection. For more information, visit www.buffalomanufacturingworks.com.