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Our Commitment to Manufacturing

We would like you to consider us an open door for collaborative manufacturing technology and policy. We are ranked fourth in industry-sponsored research, proof that companies trust us with delivering solutions. 

Why The Ohio State University? 

• Ohio State is a national leader in industry-sponsored research and generates a statewide impact of more than $4 billion/year
• The university has developed strong research relationships with hundreds of industry partners, including General Electric, Honda, Siemens, Pratt & Whitney, and Lincoln Electric, among others
• Industry-focused programs include Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow, Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence, Ohio Manufacturing Institute, and Materials and Manufacturing for Sustainability Discovery Theme

Research

More than 40 research centers and laboratories provide industry with solutions and students with real-world experiential learning, including:

• Aerospace Research Center
• Center for Automotive Research
• Center for Aviation Studies
• Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence
• Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis
• ElectroScience Laboratory
• Nuclear Reactor Laboratory
• Ohio Manufacturing Institute
• Spine Research Institute
• Transportation Research Center
• Center for Emergent Materials (NSF MRSEC)
• Simulation Innovation and Modeling (SIM) Center
• Driving Simulation Laboratory

​Industry Strengths

• Aerodynamics and Acoustics 
• Aviation Operations
• Automotive simulation
• Biomaterials
• Biosensors
• Business Processes and Continuous Improvement
• Emergent Materials
• High-performance Computing and Data Analytics
• Human Factors and Ergonomics
• Industrial design
• Photovoltaic
• Polymers
• Technical Manufacturing