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Charting the Future of Manufacturing

An open discussion between industry and research.

Manufacturing Demonstration Facility

2350 Cherahala Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37932

This event will engage thought leaders across several industries which benefit from lightweight, automated, and sustainable  manufacturing solutions.  These solutions will also identify ways to improve the robustness and sustainable of the material supply chains.

This event is hosted by ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) – the world’s only precursor to part composite manufacturing R&D facility.  In this event, senior leadership in rucking, automotive, aerospace, air mobility, defense, infrastructure, construction, renewable energy, and industrial market sectors will benefit from insights shared from other thought leaders, networking, and demonstrations of advanced manufacturing technology. Participants will:

Identify innovative manufacturing technology solutions 

Understand how to avoid supply chain bottlenecks 

Develop innovation collaboration partnerships 

Gain from perspectives across other business sectors that they can implement in their own business 

Shape the future of materials and manufacturing technology in the US