$1 Million State Grant Renewal Boosts AM for Oregon Businesses
October 1, 2025
Oregon's manufacturers will gain expanded access to advanced additive manufacturing (AM) research, equipment and expertise due to a $1 million state grant renewal awarded to the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research & Development (OMIC R&D).
The funding, part of Business Oregon's $8 million investment in five Centers of Innovation Excellence across the state, will enable OMIC R&D's Additive Innovation Center to advance cutting-edge manufacturing solutions for companies of all sizes, from early-stage start-ups to established industry leaders.
"Our mission is to ensure that all Oregon-based manufacturers can tap into the technology, talent and resources they need to compete on a global stage," said Don Hendrickson, Executive Director of OMIC R&D. "This renewal empowers us to continue supporting the full spectrum of Oregon's manufacturing ecosystem, helping businesses innovate faster, work smarter and grow stronger."
Launched in 2023 under the state's 10-Year Innovation Plan, the CIE program supports public-private partnerships that bridge research and industry needs. The Additive Innovation Center at OMIC R&D serves as Oregon's hub for applied research in 3D printing and advanced manufacturing processes, with capabilities that include:
- Collaborating with Oregon manufacturers on rapid prototyping and production
- Providing hands-on training for the next generation of skilled manufacturing professionals
- Developing and testing advanced materials and processes for real-world applications.
With this renewal for the 2025-2027 biennium, OMIC R&D will expand equipment access, strengthen industry and academic partnerships and deliver more innovation-driven solutions to Oregon manufacturers.
For more information contact:
Jon Elias
Director of Marketing and Communications
OMIC R&D
33701 Charles T. Parker Way
Scappoose, OR 97056
503-821-1155
jon.elias@oit.edu
www.omic.us
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