Our Mission

Nanomanufacturing Center of Excellence
The University of Massachusetts Lowell Center for Nanomanufacturing will combine the University’s strengths in:

• Polymer and composites manufacturing at the nanoscale;
• The identification and evaluation of health, safety and environmental hazards, and the design and implementation of safe and sustainable systems of production; and
• Strong ties to and experience in working with established and emerging industries and research partners.

Our mission is to lead the research effort in high-rate, environmentally-safe manufacturing for:

• Nanoelectronics and devices
• Nanomaterials for structural energy and environmental applications
• Nano-medicine

The Center supports:

• An innovation economy in Massachusetts
• Global competitiveness

Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing
The Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing is focused on developing tools and processes that will enable high-rate/high-volume bottom-up, precise, parallel assembly of nanoelements (such as carbon nanotubes, nanoparticles, etc.) and polymer nanostructures. The Center’s nanotemplates are utilized to conduct fast massive directed assembly of nanoscale elements by controlling the forces required to assemble, detach, and transfer nanoelements at high rates and over large areas. The developed nanotemplates and tools will accelerate the creation of highly anticipated commercial products and will enable the creation of an entirely new generation of applications.