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Future Foundries

Image showcases ORN:'s convergent manufacturing platform with a banner that says: "Convergent Manufacturing: Many Processes. One Platform."

Future Foundries is convergent manufacturing in motion. It brings together multiple systems into a single, agile platform.

Convergent manufacturing is particularly beneficial for small- and medium-sized enterprises, enabling them to expand production capabilities, become more data-driven, and strengthen the US manufacturing base in support of the nation’s clean energy and national security missions.

Benefits to industry

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Key Features

Image of the 3D-printed Strati

MDF's history at IMTS

Future Foundries is the latest in a long line of emerging technologies, or “moonshots” that ORNL has presented at IMTS. The first was in 2014 when ORNL collaborated with Local Motors and Cincinnati Incorporated to print, machine, assemble a fully operational car, called Strati. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Strati is on display at IMTS in 2024. 

Moonshots like Strati and now Future Foundries underscore the innovative nature of MDF for bringing together multidisciplinary research teams to solve grand challenges in collaboration with industry, from equipment manufacturers to startups to trade associations.