Mission :

1. Center for Advanced Manufacturing Mission: To serve as the interface between basic academic research and applied needs of the manufacturing industry Vision: Purdue University will be globally recognized as a leader in advancing manufacturing-related scientific knowledge and in realizing the economic benefits of this knowledge through the dissemination and commercialization of its discoveries www.purdue.edu/dp/cam ■ (765) 494-1279 ■ Mann Hall, Suite #266

2. CAM Facilities Mechanical Engineering Food Science Industrial Pharmacy Civil Engineering Forestry and Natural Resources CAM Philosophy: Promote the advancement of manufacturing sciences through an investment in shared, interdisciplinary space and equipment Mechanical Engineering Technology Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology Management Envision Center Optimize use of existing Purdue space and equipment Center for Advanced Manufacturing 260 faculty affiliates/members CAM completes it’s efforts through collaborations with faculty, staff, students and facilities located in laboratories and centers across Purdue. Industrial Engineering www.purdue.edu/dp/cam ■ (765) 494-1279 ■ Mann Hall, Suite #266

3. Research Areas Center for Advanced Manufacturing The breadth and depth of the manufacturing resources enables CAM to respond to any industry or manufacturing-related federal research requests. Current Industry Focus Areas Industry Cross-cutting Research • Aerospace • Hardwood • Pharmaceutical • Product Lifecycle Management • Lean Enterprises • Laser-based manufacturing • Modulation-assisted machining www.purdue.edu/dp/cam ■ (765) 494-1279 ■ Mann Hall, Suite #266

4. Aerospace Industry Center for Advanced Manufacturing Leverage foundational knowledge and common resources to benefit the diverse companies in the aerospace sector GOAL: Raise awareness of the aerospace industry’s importance to Indiana and the U.S. economies OUTCOMES: 1) Partnered with Rolls-Royce to create the Indiana Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing Alliance (IAAMA) 2) Indiana state legislature passed H.R. 33 (2006) recognizing Purdue’s leadership GOAL: Engage the aerospace industry in collaborative research projects and engagement events OUTCOMES: 1) Multiple sponsored research projects 2) Semi-annual business development meetings w/ leading aerospace OEM’s and the 60 IAAMA member companies www.purdue.edu/dp/cam ■ (765) 494-1279 ■ Mann Hall, Suite #266

5. Hardwood Industry Center for Advanced Manufacturing Catalyze partnerships between the diverse needs and specialties within the primary and secondary hardwood industries and the breadth and depth of Purdue resources GOAL: Conduct research providing measurable benefits to hardwood companies OUTCOMES: 1) Sponsored research projects in supply chain and logistics and product lifecycle management 2) Innovative technologies developed and transferred to industry 3) Topical workshops transfer state-of-the-art knowledge www.purdue.edu/dp/cam ■ (765) 494-1279 ■ Mann Hall, Suite #266

6. Product Lifecycle Management Center for Advanced Manufacturing Promote the advancement and implementation of PLM methodologies GOAL: Research the technology OUTCOME: $527,000 in proprietary and collaborative projects GOAL: Apply the research to real-world problems OUTCOME: 20 faculty and student internships GOAL: Teach those technologies to students OUTCOME: $1,774,000 in SME and NSF grants to develop curriculum modules GOAL: Disseminate them as valuable business practices OUTCOME: PLM Short course and PLM Certificate Program with Boeing www.purdue.edu/dp/cam ■ (765) 494-1279 ■ Mann Hall, Suite #266