Where Manufacturing Technology and Talent Matter

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Driving American Manufacturing Technology Into The Future

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WHO WE ARE

Where Technology and Talent Matter

LIFT is the national manufacturing innovation institute driving American industry into the future through technology and talent development.

Building our nation’s economy

Enhancing national security

Our facilities

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WHAT WE DO

Technology Development

LIFT helps organizations move emerging technologies from advanced concepts to commercialization so they can be adopted by industry and the warfighter faster.

Selected Projects

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Talent Development

The shift to smarter manufacturing requires smarter talent development strategies and solutions to prepare the workforce for the infusion of these technologies.

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Who we work with

Connecting Government, Industry and Academia

LIFT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public-private partnership between the Department of Defense, industry and academia connecting materials, processes and systems to support our national and economic security.

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How we work

LIFT Smarter Manufacturing Ecosystem

The LIFT advantage resides in our national ecosystem and world-class facilities. We convene the brightest minds at the highest levels of government, industry and academia to connect organizations and drive technologies forward. We also are developing talent here in the LIFT Learning Lab, but virtually across the country. That combination is showcasing what the future manufacturing will look like.

The LIFT Advantage

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Join Us to Build the Future of Manufacturing in the United States in Support of our Economy and National Security

Become a Member

LIFT Headquarters

1400 Rosa Parks Boulevard
Detroit, Michigan 48216

Phone: ‍(313) 309-9003

Email: communications@almmii.org

Copyright ©2020 All Rights Reserved
Operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII). LIFT is a 501(c)3 public-private partnership.

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LIFT Headquarters

1400 Rosa Parks Boulevard
Detroit, Michigan 48216

Phone: ‍(313) 309-9003

Email: communications@almmii.org

Copyright ©2020 All Rights Reserved
Operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII). LIFT is a 501(c)3 public-private partnership.

Join the power of the LIFT network

LIFT provides a range of benefits. The institute’s partners identify priorities for technology, workforce, and supply chain development, as well as provide financial support for pre-competitive research. This effort aims to yield results in technology insertion, maturation, and opportunities for commercialization. As part of LIFT’s efforts, team members will develop relevant manufacturing workforce, education, and apprenticeship programs that can reach students at all levels of the education system.

Available Benefits

Technology Accelerator: You’ll have the opportunity to join LIFT projects, have access to collaborative project funds and LIFT subject matter experts. You’ll also be able to receive technical support from LIFT engineers, prototyping services and proposal and whitepaper development support.
Trusted Advisor: LIFT will provide unbiased insight to you and your leadership during an annual briefing at your facility. You’ll also have access to technology acquisition advice and other reports and whitepapers. LIFT will also provide technology adoption roadmap development and decision support.
Connector: You’ll have access to funding opportunities, the Department of Defense Network, other manufacturing innovation institute, and marketing, public relations and government advocacy support.
Technology Showcase: You’ll have the opportunity for 1,000-square feet of LIFT high bay space, a permanent resident desk at LIFT and the ability to organize workshops and demos in the LIFT facility.
Talent Developer: You’ll have access to curricula, the LIFT Learning Lab, and customized curricula support.
Convener: You’d received invitations to present during LIFT-hosted roundtable and networking events as well as LIFT technical conference and webinars.

Become a Member

We look forward to working with you