Advancing Manufacturing Technologies
in Northeast Ohio

The Advanced Manufacturing and Applied Research Innovation Institute (AMARII) was established to advance manufacturing technologies in northeast Ohio.

Its mission is to solicit ideas for projects that, if successful, will enhance northeast Ohio companies’ technologies to make them more competitive and encourage job retention and growth. Examples of technologies AMARII will be supporting include advanced manufacturing (including additive manufacturing), metrology, automation, artificial intelligence/augmented reality, Industry 4.0, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and digital thread.

AMARII will assess these potential projects from the region for the purpose of determining if it is feasible to assist organizations by searching for potential funding sources from the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA), state, regional, and local funding.

What Others Are Saying About AMARII

Grale Technologies’ partnership with AMARII has provided the pathway to integrate and scale our technology with advanced manufacturing applications for the Department of Defense. In addition, AMARII has delivered the platform that has proven invaluable to navigate and manage funding requirements for DoD contracts.

Fred Persi, Ph.D.

Chief Science Officer

Grale Technologies

AMARII has been a strong partner and champion for UNI’s Advanced Manufacturing Center. The AMARII team are respected leaders in our nation’s manufacturing industry, and their influence has helped UNI grow our impact through projects funded by the federal government.

Andrew Morse

Assistant to the President, Board and Governmental Relations

University of Northern Iowa

It has been a great experience working with AMARII, and JuggerBot 3D is fortunate that the institute supports the development and advancement of additive manufacturing. AMARII served as a premier partner to obtain funded projects through the DoD, and their team of professionals simplified the proposal process for small to mid-size organizations like ours.

Zac DiVencenzo

President

JuggerBot 3D, LLC

Working with AMARII has enabled Tailored Alloys to navigate the challenges of matching new technology with DoD needs. AMARII’s focus on regional small-to-medium-size enterprises allows for speed and adaptability when pursuing industry 4.0-related technology. The AMARII network, expertise, and funding have been essential to our ongoing success.

Hunter Taylor

Founder & CEO

Tailored Alloys

The AMARII projects are unique in that they are enabling NEOEx Systems to really push the boundaries of our industry, which in turn keeps us on the leading edge growing our presence in Northeast Ohio. The AMARII application and review process is easy and the AMARII team does a great job of walking you through the award process if selected.

Mark Haberbusch

President and CEO

NEOEx Systems, Inc.

UPT has been fortunate to have AMARII as a partner in navigating the DoD budgeting process. As a company focused on serving our customers and growing our business, the budgeting process can seem foreign to those who are not proficient in it. Without doubt, the insight and experience of the AMARII team has helped us understand and navigate the process and increase our chances of a successful outcome.

Brent Barbee

Owner

United Protective Technologies

Our experience with AMARII has grown significantly over the past three years. We have been extraordinarily impressed with AMARII’s professionalism, understanding of technology, and their overall commitment to building a small- and medium-sized enterprise network for the Department of Defense. The Institute serves as the nexus for knowledge, needs, and strategic technology advancement.

Dr. Ryan Wicker

Director & Founder, W.M. Center for 3D Innovation

University of Texas at El Paso

Working with AMARII has been productive, efficient, and pleasant every step of the way. AMARII has been forward-thinking and proactive about securing further funding to meet the demands of Federal Agencies and improve Petra Power’s technology. Petra Power cannot overstate the positive impact working with AMARII has had for us.