Advanced Manufacturing Technology Services

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Services - Technology Assistance Services (AMTS - TAS)

The Program was funded by NIST-MEP as part of a national effort to increase the adoption of advanced manufacturing technology services in the area of Industry / Manufacturing 4.0. It placed an emphasis on serving the technology-based needs of small U.S. manufacturers through a collaboration across three MEP Centers - CMTC (CA MEP), MAGNET (OH MEP) & PA MEP.

The program implemented technology adoption projects with the goal of developing scalable, repeatable technology adoption services. The program initially focused on three target industries paired with three technologies as illustrated below:

Complete the AMTS Program Qualification Questionnaire

CNC Machine Shop

Benefits

Increase efficiency
Enable multiple shifts
Improve product quality
Optimize production output
Improve worker health & safety

Solutions

Printed Fixtured & Jigs
Machine Tending Robotics

Food & Beverage Producer

Benefits

Optimize production throughput
Predict machine maintenance
Reduce unplanned downtime
Reduce production waste
Improve product quality
Reduce energy costs
Inspect assembly and packaging
Detect allergens/contaminants

Solutions

Machine Vision (Quality Inspection)
Condition Monitoring Sensors

Plastic Injection Molder

Benefits

Optimize production throughput
Predict machine maintenance
Reduce unplanned downtime
Reduce production waste
Improve product quality
Reduce energy costs

Solutions

Printed Molds with Conformal Cooling
Condition Monitoring Sensors