UMaine researchers and faculty have the expertise and facilities to help companies create prototypes for many early-stage technologies. UMaine assistance can shorten the time to market for new technologies and maximize their value.

Advanced Manufacturing Center
UMaine's Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) is an engineering support and service center that is a one-stop shop from concept to something that can be manufactured. The Advanced Manufacturing Center is currently located in a new 30,000 square foot facility, with 20,000 square feet dedicated to machining and materials testing space. A large portion of the bottom floor is a high-bay manufacturing floor with a 5-ton bridge crane that will house the AMC's large equipment. The entire building is temperature and humidity controlled.

Contact Information
ORED's Department of Industrial Cooperation (DIC) arranges all fee-for-service work, including prototype development. This office can match companies with the appropriate expertise and facilities on campus. While prototype development involves fees for time and materials, UMaine has partnered with several companies and entrepreneurs who have received seed funding for prototype development from the Maine Technology Institute. Email DIC or call 207-581-2201 for more information.