Services

CEPDAM at NC A&T offers a wide range of services to companies related to advanced manufacturing, product design, and workforce development, including R&D, prototyping, systems modeling, customization, and industry certifications.

Research and Development Capabilities

  • CEPDAM provides comprehensive R&D expertise for industry, non-profits, and community partners that spans the full product life cycle, including design, prototype development, systems modeling, process optimization, characterization, and supply chain management across many manufacturing sectors.
  • The center offers access to state-of-the-art facilities such as design studios, digital manufacturing suites, additive manufacturing labs, nano-bio cleanrooms, and high-performance modeling suites.

Technical Service Clusters

  • Creative Design & Product Realization: Companies can benefit from advanced design methods, rapid prototyping, reverse engineering, and simulation environments that support novel product and process development.
  • Smart Manufacturing & Automation: Services include digital manufacturing, AI-enabled bioprocess technologies, robotics, automation, networked systems, supply chain optimization, and cyber-physical system development.
  • Multiscale Modeling & High-Performance Materials: The center leverages deep learning, molecular dynamics modeling, and high-fidelity computational tools to optimize materials and processes.
  • Bio, Agro, and Environmental Systems Manufacturing: CEPDAM assists with biosensor design, biomaterials, regenerative engineering, drug delivery, and food, environmental, and pharma manufacturing solutions.
  • Training and Workforce Development: CEPDAM offers training, curriculum development, and certifications in new areas such as Industry 4.0, smart and sustainable manufacturing, digital entrepreneurship, and workforce education tailored to emerging market needs.
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Partnership and Outreach

  • Companies can partner with CEPDAM for collaborative projects, student engagement for real-world problem solving, workforce development, and innovation incubator resources.

Flagship Programs and Industry Events

  • CEPDAM regularly hosts events like National Manufacturing Day and the Women in Design and Manufacturing Academy, which help companies network with academia, explore emerging trends, and promote diversity.