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UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics (CMI) leverages cutting-edge materials science, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced manufacturing expertise and infrastructure to drive critical R&D activities that directly impact private sector growth. Together with UB’s Center for Advanced Technology (UB CAT) and the Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences (CBLS), the CMI anchors UB’s technology-based economic development infrastructure. The CMI works with over 100 materials research faculty with broad ranging expertise in diverse areas of materials engineering and development. The CMI also fosters STEM education and internship opportunities for students.

The Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture at Cornell AgriTech serves as a hub connecting businesses and entrepreneurs with the services they need to succeed. The Center of Excellence works with partners across the state to increase the size and scope of the food and agriculture economy in New York by fostering the growth of new companies, new products, and existing businesses.

We solve problems for manufacturing companies leveraging the broad capabilities and deep technical resources of a leading research university. Our 6 research centers address microelectronics manufacturing, flexible hybrid electronics, and heterogeneous integration of electronics, thin film electronic devices for energy harvest and storage. Advanced battery research is directed by Dr. Stan Whittingham, 2019 Nobel Laureate for invention of the Li-ion battery. Our professional staff backed by the deep expertise of faculty, assists companies in problem solving and use of our 7 laboratories addressing manufacturing methods and materials, thermal management, failure analysis, and reliability improvement.

The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) is a statewide non-profit that works to increase opportunities for all New Yorkers to succeed in the workforce while earning family-sustaining wages. We use a range of tools including “boots on the ground” information, workforce expertise, data analysis, and flexible funding to facilitate projects that help labor unions, employers, educational institutions, and other workforce partners think and act differently regarding hiring, training, educating, and retaining an inclusive and productive workforce.

CAMP's expertise in materials science and processing supports companies interested in understanding and exploiting state-of-the-art, advanced, tailor-designed materials and processes to improve products, solve manufacturing challenges, increase yield, lower cost and foster innovation. Our research faculty is world-renowned and willing to put their expertise to work on your company’s challenges in the areas of materials processing, materials synthesis and functionalization, materials characterization, and materials by design. CAMP offers a variety of contractual arrangements to meet your corporate needs, incl. Analytical Service Agreements (ASA) for material analysis and testing, and more.

SInce 1987, the Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology (CACT) at Alfred University has served industry seeking access to the expertise needed to solve complex manufacturing challenges in the areas of technical ceramics and glass. CACT links companies with the tools for analytical and research needs in areas including materials (bioceramics, carbon-based composites, electronic ceramics, optical materials, structural ceramics, energy storage materials), modeling (microstructure, atomistic structure of glass/ceramics, defect behavior, multiscale/multiphysics modeling), processing (powders, nanoparticles, tape casting, isostatic pressing, sintering), and properties/characterization (mechanical, thermal, optical, structural, spectroscopy).

AS9100 and Nadcap accredited metal finisher servicing over 200 companies across the Northeast involved in a wide variety of industries, but specifically focusing on aerospace and defence.

Metal Finishing services provided since 2013. Services include, Anodizing, Electrolytic plating, Electroless plating, Chem Film, Conversion Coatings,
Company is NADCAP accredited, ISO9001 - 2016, AS9100D certified, ITAR registered and has a Federal Firearm License.

PureHempNY is involved with the entire Hemp Plant - from the Roots to the Seeds. After three years of R&D, we are launching various Products including Hemp Packaging, Hemp Wall Papers, HempCrete Blocks, Hemp Flooring, Hemp Tampons, Abandoned Gas Well Capping, etc.

FuzeHub is the go-to resource for startup, small, and mid-size manufacturers and technology companies in New York State. We provide thoughtful guidance and access to an extensive network of program and funding solutions. These resources, along with our industry expertise, enable manufacturers and technology companies to solve growth challenges, including productivity, commercialization, research, and development. Since inception, we have tracked some amazing results working with NYS companies.