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Buffalo Manufacturing Works Overview
September 18, 2018
Michael Ulbrich
▪ International search for a regional economic development-focused manufacturing innovation hub
– EWI chosen to plan, develop, and operate “Buffalo Manufacturing Works”
▪ Committed to de-risking the adoption, implementation, and development of leading-edge technologies with end-to-end technical advisory, advancement and support
▪ Doors opened in 2015
▪ Priorities1. Increase applied R&D activities with expanded technical footprint
2. Deploy advisory services to enable more greater technology adoption
3. Build STEM education opportunities through a large expansion of the STEM Learning Lab
4. Resulting in individual company AND broad economic development impact
History and Context
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Impact Model
▪ Expanding leading-edge manufacturing technology capabilities and regional
partnerships
Growing National Footprint
1984 Columbus OH
Joining, forming, new additive mfg processes, automation,
materials characterization, simulation, testing
2016 Loveland CO
Non-destructive
evaluation, process
monitoring
2015 Buffalo NY
Advanced automation,
additive mfg, metrology &
inspection
Technology
Value Driven Technology Offerings
▪ Automation
▪ Additive Manufacturing
▪ Metrology and Inspection
Value Driven Technology Offerings
▪ Shift: Strategy, education, innovation planning
▪ AMIS: Production process evaluation and technology blueprint to achieve business goals
▪ AM Process Parameter Development: Develop process for customer’s unique goals
▪ Powder Development for AM: Extend material suppliers market into AM
▪ Entry into AM: AM education and adoption through business relevant use cases
▪ AMC: Pre-competitive, baseline R&D
▪ ASTM: Standards related R&D
▪ CT with Input from Process Experts: Diagnose defect and prescribe a solutions
▪ Faster CT: Transition CT from research to manufacturing by increasing speed
▪ Shift offers the opportunity for manufacturers to transform their business
and increase competitiveness through technology
– Equips manufactures with the latest technology trends, customized assessments, core
skills, a support network, and access to experts
Shift: New Program for Small- and Medium-
Sized Manufacturers (SMMs)
▪ A holistic and in-depth assessment of a manufacturer’s current state and future
vision to develop a customized, implementation-focused roadmap that ensures
AM is deployed to create a unique competitive advantage
▪ Provides a process evaluation and technology blueprint to meet business goals
– Mitigates risk of technology adoption and implementation
– Prioritizes investments by evaluating the business impacts
– Unbiased, third party, experienced advisory and implementation partner
Advisory Services - Advanced Manufacturing
Implementation Strategy (AMIS)
Current State Assessment
Outcomes
Phase 1:
Current State Assessment
Conduct current state
assessment of factory
operations
Gap Assessment
Phase 3:
Gap Assessment
Develop detailed gap
assessment based on the
defined future state vision
Future State Vision Summary
Phase 2:
Future State Vision
Validate current state
assessment, including identified
challenges and concerns, with
client leads
Final Innovation Roadmap
Report
Phase 4:
Develop Roadmap
Develop roadmap and
implementation plan
Deliverables
AMIS Project Example
• Company: Manufacturer of high-reliability
products for the aerospace, industrial, medical,
and military industries
• Urgent need to increase revenue per full-time
employee
• Interested in exploring technology
implementation
The Opportunity
• Technology recommendations focused on:
✓ strategic consolidation of cell workstations
✓ reduction in rework
✓ increased consistency in high-quality output
✓ reduction in ergonomic stresses
• Immediate initiation of technology
recommendations has already had positive
impact on health of the business
The Impact
“We could not be happier with the AMIS program, and the additional expertise and support provided by EWI. The
approach that we have undertaken has not only been validated, but will also be seamlessly integrated into our
operations. Manufacturers will need to advance their previous thoughts on how to operate in this environment, and the
AMIS program and team at EWI is perfectly positioned to help.”“
– Clayton Spaeth, General Manager, REM-tronics
EWI leverages its:
▪ Technical Experts
▪ Capital Equipment
▪ Industry Connections
To:
▪ Develop process to meet product requirements
▪ Perform pre-competitive R&D through EWI’s Additive Manufacturing Consortia
▪ Develop standards faster through the ASTM AM Center of Excellence
▪ Open AM market to material suppliers
▪ Advance AM machines
▪ Post-process inspection
▪ Custom projects for specific needs
Additive Manufacturing (AM) at EWI
ASTM AM Center of Excellence
Bridges standards development with R&D
▪ Very successful Pilot Program scale to hundreds of students / year
▪ Future Vision
– 9th-12th grade afterschool programs
– Camps for students and teachers
– 5th-8th grade field-trip days with hands-on activities
– Open print days for high school classes
– Internship program for high school and college students
– Near-peer mentoring programs
– Webinars
▪ Potential to be replicated in other metropolitan areas
▪ Leveraging STEM training activities to develop industry curriculum
Education – AM Learning Lab
▪ Drive innovation into local manufacturing
economy with national delivery model
▪ Double down strategy next steps:
– Implement the Shift SMM Innovation
Capacity Building Program
– Deepen existing EWI technical teams
– Build out STEM Learning Lab as
complement to Workforce Training Center
– Relocate to Northland Corridor
– Collaboration-driven model with proven,
existing partners
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Next Steps in Buffalo
Thank youTHANK YOU
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EWI is the leading engineering and technology organization in North America dedicated to developing, testing, and
implementing advanced manufacturing technologies for industry. Since 1984, EWI has offered applied research,
manufacturing support, and strategic services to leaders in the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronic, medical,
energy, government and defense, and heavy manufacturing sectors. By matching our expertise to the needs of forward-
thinking manufacturers, our technology team serves as a valuable extension of our clients’ innovation and R&D teams
to provide premium, game-changing solutions that deliver a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.
EWI Facilities and Labs
ewi.org 614.688.5000
Columbus, Ohio
EWI World Headquarters
1250 Arthur E. Adams Drive
Columbus, OH 43221
614.688.5000
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo Manufacturing Works
847 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
716.710.5500
Loveland, Colorado
EWI Colorado
815 14th Street SW
Loveland, CO 80537
970.635.5100
