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Manufacturing technology and workforce transformed

Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility

The Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility (AMPF) is a 60,000 square foot national innovation hub, transforming technologies and workforce for manufacturing and materials through collaborations of artificial intelligence (AI) and people from industry, academia and government. 

The AMPF accelerates the nation’s advanced manufacturing transformation to: 

  •  Invent and deploy world-leading technologies 
  •  Train a highly sought after manufacturing workforce forindustry, government, and academia. 
  •  Incubate and facilitate interdisciplinary research collaborations. 
  •  Leverage a blend of public and private investments to sustain and accelerate innovation. 
HI-Bay Manufacturing Space

Hi-Bay Manufacturing Space

Bridging research and industry, GTMI’s high-bay integrates cutting-edge technologies — from metal AM and robotic WAAM to alloying and recycling systems. It’s a flexible, high-impact environment for developing, piloting, and scaling next-generation manufacturing processes.

Additive prototyping

Additive Prototyping Lab

This lab specializes in advanced polymer and composites additive manufacturing techniques, enabling the creation of complex prototypes and parts with precision and efficiency.

Characterization Lab

Characterization Lab

Operated in partnership with the Institute for Matter and Systems, this lab is equipped with state-of-the-art tools to provide high-quality materials analysis, ensuring the integrity and performance of developed materials. It features a full suite of metallographic sample preparation equipment from Pace Technologies, where users can dice, section, mount, grind and polish metal samples to specifications for all analytic requirements.

Metrology Lab

Metrology Lab

Focused on precision measurement and quality control, this lab ensures that all manufactured components meet stringent standards and specifications.

Synthesis Lab

Synthesis Lab

Dedicated to the development of innovative materials and processes, this lab drives forward-thinking research and applications in manufacturing.

Featured AMPF Capabilities

AMPF Leadership

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Deputy Director of GTMI
Principal Research Scientist
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Executive Director, Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute
Professor; HUSCO/Ramirez Distinguished Chair in Fluid Power and Motion Control
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Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering

AMPF Professional and Research Staff

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Mechanical Engineer II
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Research Fellow
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Research Coordinator I
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Research Engineer I
Maegan Lenertz
Research Engineer I
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Research Engineer II for GTMI

Accessing the Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility

Schedule a visit to experience the latest in advanced manufacturing, automation, and next-gen materials innovation. Whether you’re an academic researcher, industry leader, or a startup, our team can help you succeed.

Contact gtmi@gatech.edu to learn how to access our facilities. Whether you are a member of the Georgia Tech community or a non-GT affiliate user, there are only a few simple steps to join and gain access.