National Center for Manufacturing Sciences
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The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership based consortium. Membership is limited to network of industrie, government, non-profit organizations and academia partners to develop, demonstrate, and transition innovative technologies efficiently, with resources minimization.[1]
NCMS brings together project teams made up of technology providers, suppliers, and users to perform research and development (R&D). These project teams often include cross-industry participants.
Mission
[edit]The NCMS mission is to lead the rapid development of cross-industry R&D programs to build the global competitiveness of its manufacturing industry partners.
Origin
[edit]NCMS was formed in 1986 by executive order President Ronald Reagan. NCMS was created to help revitalize the machine tool industry but has grown to include all sectors of North American manufacturing.
Locations
[edit]NCMS is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan and with offices in the following cities:
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- NCMS Home Page National Center for Manufacturing Sciences