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Gov. Gary R. Herbert just finished leading a business and diplomacy delegation of Utah companies and organizations on a trade mission to Switzerland, France and Italy to boost trade to Utah and promote the state as an attractive destination for foreign investment. With many industries represented in the delegation, specific company and event visits will focus on exploring manufacturing, aerospace and energy trends. From June 13 to 21, 2019, delegates will forge valuable connections and.... Read More

UAMMI recently created and fit-checked its first carbon fiber 3D printed part for the Air Force- a first aid kit restraint strap for the B-1 aircraft at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. A year ago, the Utah Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI) was awarded federal funds to create carbon fiber additive manufactured parts (“3D printed”) for the United States Air Force. The goal was to replace broken parts on older legacy aircraft since.... Read More

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_tZQvLZkIc[/embed] The Utah Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI), Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU), and Parker Aerospace in Ogden, Utah unveiled the creation of a titanium 3D-printed replica spike in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the joining of the Transcontinental Railroad.  The spike will be on display during the two-day celebration at the Parker Aerospace pavilion along with a video demonstration of how it was made. The project began several months ago as.... Read More