David Keim, far left, chief communications officer for ORNL, moderates a fireside chat with, left to right, Al Romig, NAE member and executive officer; Stephen Streiffer, ORNL laboratory director; and Walter Denk, with the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation; as part of the German-American Frontiers of Engineering Symposium.
German-American frontiers of engineering explored during symposium at ORNL
Four scientists are standing in a field next to a data-gathering tool robot
Harvesting plant data with robotics, sensors and advanced computing

Precision Manufacturing & Manufacturing Innovation

Integrating robotics, automation, controls and machine tools in next generation systems

The Precision Manufacturing and Manufacturing Innovation Section is responsible for designing, implementing and scaling next generation manufacturing systems and processes through the integration of robotics, automation, controls, and machine tools.

The section includes the following groups: 

  • Advanced Machining & Machine Research Tools
  • Deposition Science & Technology
  • Disruptive Manufacturing Systems Development