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.



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
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
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.