Resources

• 3 high performance AI workstations at MINDS Lab

• 5 high performance mobile workstations at MINDS Lab

• Software applications and developments at MINDS Lab

- Abaqus, COMSOL, systems simulation, control and optimization

- C++, Java and Python based in-house ML/AI and scientific computing codes and solvers

• 2 GeForce RTX 4090 Graphics Processing Units at MINDS Lab

• 2 GeForce RTX 4500 Graphics Processing Units at MINDS Lab

• 28 H100 Graphics Processing Units at AI Tennessee Initiative

• ISAAC Next Generation Cluster for High Performance and Scientific Computing at UTK

• Leadership Computing Facilities, Frontier and Submit, at ORNL

America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) workforce training program is a national initiative to restore the prominence of the U.S. machine tools sector. ACE is supported by the DoD Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program (IBAS) and managed by IACMI-The Composites Institute. Besides free online curriculum, ACE has 33 regional locations throughout the U.S. for in-person training, including one-week machining and two-day metrology programs. Since 2021, nearly 10,000 high-school students, college students (two and four-year), and working professionals have completed the ACE online and in-person courses.  ACE provides a variety of training programs, including CNC machining, Composites, Metrology, Cybersecurity, and Smart Manufacturing.

The new Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program aims to transform the U.S. metal manufacturing workforce in the castings and forging industry by developing a national training network to sustain and bolster the base metals workforce through 2050. METAL is supported by DoD’s Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) Office within Manufacturing Capability Expansion & Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) in partnership with industry and the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (IACMI). The Steering Committee includes representatives from across the services at Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the Air Force Life Cycle Management Command (AFLCM), and the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM).

Engineering Tomorrow program introduces high school students nationwide to various fields of engineering and provides them with hands-on instruction, virtual labs, and mentorship. All the offerings are available at no cost to students, teachers, or schools.  Engineering Tomorrow was founded in 2014 to solve pressing challenges facing our world. Up to date, it has reached over 1.3M high-school students across the US to inspire them to pursue engineering degrees at no cost. Engineering Tomorrow brings engineering to students who might not otherwise have access, so that we can bring more diverse perspectives to engineering and solve tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Benefits of Engineering Tomorrow program includes:

• No cost to your school

• Flexible instruction model

• Aligned with teaching goals

• Hands-on instruction

• Inspire curiosity

• Real-world projects

HAMMER will accelerate the development and deployment of intelligent autonomous manufacturing systems that will use multiple processes to control material properties and component dimensions to allow rapid customization and high assured performance. The strong partnerships with industry, educational and technical organizations will enable HAMMER to train personnel at many levels from pre-college to practicing engineers. Education and workforce development of HAMMER includes a broad range of activities to foster U.S. labor market.

• HAMMER team holds leadership roles of major education programs related to K-12, workforce and university-based future leaders.

• HAMMER team is scaling PET-FABS for manufacturing and hands-on STEM education.

• HAMMER is committed to reaching the widest possible audiences through collaboration with other educational institutions, industry, societies and makerspaces.