MANUFACTURING
INNOVATION
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OVERVIEW
The Eightwire Manufacturing Innovation Center is a brand-new entity to be located in Northern Michigan.
This facility will feature the latest in advanced design and engineering software and equipment
THE VISION
To generate year-round hightechnology jobs for Northern Michigan, that provide employment opportunities for young people
THE MISSION
To establish a high-technology entity in Northern Michigan that utilizes advanced manufacturing processes such as laser scanners, 3D printers and cobots. This facility will have two distinct functions – Advanced Manufacturing and Giving Back
Equipment
Equipment will include state of the art advanced manufacturing processes
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
PROTOTYPING
Engineered 3D printed components
Design work
Laser scanning
3D 360 degree photography
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Design and develop innovative and patentable highly-engineered products and processes.
Convert those products and processes into production business through sales activities.
License the awarded business to interested parties
Next Steps
BUILDING
LOCAL NEEDS
SCHOOL/ COLLEGES
GRANTS/ FUNDING
EQUIPMENT
Find local building, approximately 3000 sq.ft.
Meet with local companies and determine the needs in the area of advanced manufacturing
Establish relationships with local schools and colleges
Determine opportunities for funding and grants
Purchase necessary equipment
