CUTTING EDGE Technology Innovation
Photo Credit: Aerospace Center - UTEP
Through El Paso Makes, manufacturers in El Paso and West Texas can access the research capabilities of the Aerospace Center and the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation at the University of Texas at El Paso to support their growth.
El Paso Makes supports West Texas manufacturers with:
- Product Development
- Process Improvement
- Digital Infrastructure Assessment
- Digital Integration Strategy Creation
- Access to Digital Infrastructure
- Technology Assessment
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Consultation, to include Additive Manufacturing
- Mechanical Testing and Characterization
- Aerospace and Defense Systems Testing
Photo Credit: Aerospace Center - UTEP
The Aerospace Center’s Research Capabilities Include:
- Propulsion
- Small Satellite Design
- Lunar In-Situ Resource Utilization
- In-Space Manufacturing
- Hypersonic Systems
- Uncrewed Aerial Systems
- Missile Systems
- Combustion/Clean Energy
- Digital Engineering and Design
Photo Credit: Aerospace Center - UTEP
The W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation’s Research Capabilities Include:
- Advanced Additive Manufacturing Technologies
- Metals/Polymers/Ceramics Processing
- Materials Characterization
- Process Development and Optimization
- Design and Engineering for Additive Manufacturing
- Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing
- Hybrid Manufacturing Processes
- 3D Printed Electronics
- Workforce Development and Education
Photo Credit: W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation
El Paso Makes works with West Texas manufacturers to incorporate digital engineering into manufacturing processes. This digital integration creates a seamless development process that fosters collaboration between designers, small and medium-sized manufacturers, prime contractors, and end-users. As a result, companies can significantly accelerate their product launch timelines, gaining a competitive edge in the market.