Where Manufacturing Technology and Talent Matter

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About Us

Driving American Manufacturing into the Future

LIFT, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), is nonprofit 501(c)3 public-private partnership between the U.S. Department of Defense, industry and academia, part of the national network of manufacturing innovation institutes, driving the U.S. mobility sector toward the future manufacturing revolution to support our nation’s economy and enhance our national security.

LIFT’s mission is to advance technology and talent development – driving rapid implementation of smarter manufacturing.

Our Focus

Connecting Materials, Processes, Systems and Talent

Technology Development

Leading Innovations for Tomorrow

Bringing the “Art of Possible” to reality, LIFT is where American manufacturers can see the benefits of connecting materials, processes and systems to showcase the future of manufacturing.

Talent Development

Learning Innovations for Tomorrow

We are ensuring the next generation of advanced manufacturing talent is prepared for success and ready for the infusion of new, smarter materials, processes and systems.

World-Class Facilities

Connecting Materials, Processes, Systems and Talent

LIFT Headquarters

LIFT Headquarters is located in the Corktown area of Detroit in a 100,000 square foot facility on Rosa Parks Blvd.

LIFT Headquarters is located in the Corktown area of Detroit in a 100,000 square foot facility on Rosa Parks Blvd.

High Bay

LIFT’s High Bay is a national showcase for smarter manufacturing.

LIFT’s High Bay is a national showcase for smarter manufacturing.

Learning Lab

The LIFT Learning Lab is a unique immersive learning facility for the next generation of advanced manufacturers.

The LIFT Learning Lab is a unique immersive learning facility for the next generation of advanced manufacturers.

The LIFT Journey

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2014

LIFT Established

2015

Detroit Facility Opened

2016

Construction on LIFT High Bay Begins

2017

High Bay Facility Opened and Operation NEXT Launched at Fort Campbell, KY

2018

IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing Launched

2019

Learning Lab Opened

2020

New Agreement Signed with the U.S. Army

The LIFT Team

The LIFT team is made up of experts in their fields, each with a passion for advancing American manufacturing.

Board of Directors

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