Institute for Advanced Materials & Manufacturing

Facilities & Programs

Our research and innovation community works in approximately 300,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities distributed across UT’s campuses in Knoxville and Tullahoma as well as at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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Center for Materials Processing

Improving the performance of materials to advance industrial competitiveness.

Visit CMP

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Center for Renewable Carbon

Developing a sustainable and economically viable bioeconomy through bioscience.

Visit CRC

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Fab Lab

Preparing students to transform the world through design.

Visit the Fab Lab

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Machine Tool Research Center

Enabling next-generation smart manufacturing through fundamental research and industry partnerships.

Visit the MTRC

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Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (ORNL)

A Department of Energy user facility performing early-stage R&D to improve the energy and material efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness of American manufacturers

Visit the MDF

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Scintillation Materials Research Center

Developing innovative materials for state-of-the-art radiation sensors and imaging systems.

Visit the SMRC

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Shull Wollan Center

Advancing the application of neutrons for science and industry.

Visit Shull Wollan

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Spark Innovation Center

Developing regional technology-based startup companies through entrepreneurship and commercialization.

Visit Spark

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UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute

Aligning the expertise and infrastructure of UT and ORNL to inspire innovation and develop talent.

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