How To Work With Us

The Oak Ridge Centers for Manufacturing Technology (ORCMT) uses several contractual mechanisms to work with industry, educational institutions, state and local governments, and other federal agencies, and performs the necessary scientific research and applied development needed to meet the nation's technology requirements.

Partnerships

Accessing the technical expertise and facilities at ORCMT can be achieved through one of the programs or mechanisms described below. More information on technology availability and potential contractual arrangements with ORCMT can be obtained by calling the Manufacturing Technology Information Service (MTIS) at 1-800-356-4USA.

• Work for Others - a mechanism by which the ORCMT staff performs work for the partner on a reimbursable basis
• Deployment/User Facility Agreement - partner pays for projects that are cooperatively executed by ORCMT's staff, equipment, facilities, and a representative from the partner; cost supplements for small business and academia
• Cooperative Agreements - agreement with at least one nonfederal partner pursuing a project that yields mutual benefits to the Department of Energy and the partner.
• Licensing - technologies developed at the Oak Ridge facilities available to companies for use in their products and services

Access to Training

The ORCMT Manufacturing Skills Campus - offers classroom and hands-on training and remote learning through videotapes and satellite broadcasts in numerous manufacturing and metrology areas. Interactions are designed to support the training of America's current and next generation of scientific and technical personnel

Technical Assistance

The Technical Assistance Program is designed to provide short-term assistance to manufacturers, but is also an outreach tool for the other ORCMT partnering mechanisms described above.

Personnel Exchange

Transfer of personnel either to the ORCMT from the partner or to the partner from the ORCMT to exchange expertise and information may be obtained through the MTIS.

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Oak Ridge Centers for Manufacturing Technology / 1-800-356-4USA / 4USA@ornl.gov