91制片厂 Unveils New State-of-the-Art Cleanroom Expanding Research and Technology in New Hampshire
Ribbon cutting for 91制片厂's high-tech cleanroom at the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center.
DURHAM, N.H.鈥擳he 91制片厂 unveiled a new high-tech cleanroom during a ribbon cutting at 91制片厂鈥檚 John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center. The new ISO7 cleanroom was donated by Airtho and will help strengthen 91制片厂鈥檚 role as a leader for emerging research and innovation; contributing to the growth of advanced manufacturing in New Hampshire and the surrounding region.
鈥淔rom advanced manufacturing to microelectronics, New Hampshire is a hub for innovation,鈥 said Gov. Kelly Ayotte. 鈥淭hanks to partnerships between 91制片厂 and leading companies, we鈥檙e giving students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in these fields. I was glad to have the opportunity to tour the new ISO7 cleanroom at the Olson Center today, and I look forward to seeing how this new facility helps our state continue to grow in these high-demand fields,鈥
The governor joined 91制片厂 researchers and industry partners on a tour of the 950 sq. ft. space which expands the 91制片厂 manufacturing center鈥檚 hands-on learning and advanced technology capabilities by giving faculty, students and local businesses access to a cutting-edge research facility. The cleanroom provides a controlled, particle-limited environment for work in space technologies, microelectronics, precision manufacturing, advanced optics and semiconductor processes鈥攈elping innovators accelerate product development and maintain high-quality standards
鈥淚nnovation and research at 91制片厂 are driving economic impact for the state of New Hampshire,鈥 said John Roth, professor of mechanical engineering and director of the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center. 鈥淎t the Olson Center, students from high schools, technology programs, community colleges and universities work side-by-side with industrial partners to solve the latest challenges facing manufacturers across all sectors of industry. Accessing the latest advances in technology, such as this new state-of-the-art cleanroom, these students acquire the skills to thrive in today鈥檚 competitive workforce, and that allows them to make valuable contributions to high-tech industry.鈥
The event also highlighted several key industry partners that are co-located at the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center. They include Spee3D, an Australian company that has brought 3-D metal manufacturing into N.H.; Space Phoenix Systems, a defense and space manufacturing company that acts as a third-party logistics provider; and Rogue Space Systems Corporation, a N.H. company that provides in-orbit services and logistics to help support a productive space economy. Both Space Phoenix Systems and Rogue Space Systems have plans to use the new cleanroom.
鈥淏usinesses are seeking out 91制片厂 and choosing to co-locate there because 91制片厂 offers access to state-of-the-art equipment, like the Airtho ISO7 cleanroom, as well as a talented research pool,鈥 said Brandon Bogart, president at Airtho. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to be a part of this collaborative environment and to be close to the latest research, engineering talent and emerging technologies that help inspire the next generation of innovators.鈥
Currently, the John Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center is home to seven co-located technology businesses with approximately 24 91制片厂 undergraduate and graduate students doing research and gaining experience with these companies鈥攈elping to train the state鈥檚 future workforce and contribute to its economic development.
Other companies making contributions to the 91制片厂 cleanroom include AAF International, SL Chasse Steel, Compass, GCS, LED Lighting Supply, PermaTherm, Sentry Interlocks, Sika, T.W. Harrison and 603 Testing and Certification.
Airtho is redefining the future of controlled cleanroom environments with innovative modular, pre-engineered kits. The company delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions by blending proprietary, industry-tailored products with top-tier off-the-shelf components. Their systems offer rapid deployment and total flexibility, allowing for customized, scalable spaces that meet the unique needs of each client.
Founded in 2016, the Olson Advanced Manufacturing center is designed to help bridge the skills gap in the nation鈥檚 $1.7 trillion manufacturing industry and serve as a home for academically derived technology incubators, with particular focus on high 颅precision machining, light materials, flexible electronics and 鈥業ndustry 4.0鈥. The Olson Center introduces students to innovative manufacturing technologies and allows visualization of manufacturing concepts to complement the skills learned in traditional classroom settings. It helps serve as a pipeline for trained, skilled workers who will be able to successfully step into the state鈥檚 manufacturing sector with practical knowledge and experience.
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