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OMIC R&D pitches local access, workforce pipeline as it readies for NIST event
Summary
Don Hendrickson, executive director of OMIC R&D, briefed the committee on expanded staff, industry partnerships and internships and said the center will host a National Institute of Standards and Technology event in December to spotlight advanced metal additive manufacturing and regional opportunities for manufacturers.
Don Hendrickson, executive director of the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center R&D, told the Columbia County Economic Development Committee that OMIC R&D has grown its staff to roughly 20 people and is expanding its partnerships with regional education and industry partners.
"My name is Don Hendrickson. I'm the executive director of OMIC R and D," he said, describing OMIC's work in metal additive manufacturing and its designation as one of five Centers of Innovation Excellence supported by Business Oregon. Hendrickson said OMIC has…
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