Advancing Industry Collaboration & Research
We are scientists, engineers, industry leaders and academic experts in search of innovations for metals manufacturing. We experiment, discover and learn together in a world-class applied research and development facility.
Our vision is to provide solutions to metals and other manufacturing challenges while preparing the industry’s workforce through on-the-job learning and serving as a catalyst for regional economic prosperity.
In The News
Robotics Solutions Researcher Position Open
OMIC R&D is hiring a Robotics Solutions Researcher in Scappoose, Oregon.
Columbia Works teaches interns virtual reality tech, robotics and video production
Columbia Works, a pilot internship program where high school students earn summer experience working at the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center R&D, celebrated the completion of its first cohort.
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OMIC R&D Member Spotlight
Industry Member of the Month, Doosan Machine Tools
Machine Greatness is the philosophy at Doosan Machine Tools. Its meaning is twofold: We build great machines here, and we challenge our customers to make great things with their Doosans.
Welcome new member, AXILE
AXILE products are proudly designed and manufactured at Buffalo Machinery’s facilities, one of Taiwan’s leading technology manufacturers. Taichung is the world’s biggest cluster of machine tool builders, thanks to the abundant specialized workforce and an efficient component supply chain.