About KY-AME
The Kentucky Additive Manufacturing Engine (KY-AME) is an initiative by Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation (KSTC) that envisions Additive Manufacturing (AM) as a key economic driver on a state, regional, and national scale. Building on initial work done through NSF AMT, our goal is to accelerate the adoption of metal AM in our region.
Accelerating the Adoption of Metal AM
We'll accomplish this goal by:
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advancing AM research at leading universities
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successfully translating that research into practice
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mentoring SMBs to adopt metal AM
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developing and training a robust AM workforce
At the center of KY-AME is the engagement of the region’s AM-capable small-medium businesses (SMBs) and their adoption of AM, resulting in meaningful economic impact. KY-AME will also work closely with SMBs to support the non-technical aspects of their AM adoption (finance, business model, staffing, etc.) leading to broader penetration of AM into higher volume applications in aerospace and defense, semiconductors, medical equipment and automotive.
The result of KY-AME will be growth in the manufacturing sector including more jobs at higher wages, while simultaneously reducing waste, cost, and lead times.
AMT Leadership + Partners
Principal Investigators
Terry Samuel
Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation
President
Will Metcalf
University of Louisville
AVP for Research and Innovation
Core Partners
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America Makes
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CEPEDA Associates, Inc.
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Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
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Defense Innovation Unit at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division
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GE Aerospace (Colibrium Additive)
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Kentucky Community and Technical College System
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Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet Office of Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board
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Kentucky State University
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Parallax Advanced Research
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RTX (Raytheon, Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney)
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Sinclair Community College
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University of Dayton & UDRI
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University of Kentucky
Core Values
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