AM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Introduction

YBI’s Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing is Ohio’s designated hub for driving innovation and commercialization relevant to Advanced Manufacturing. The Engine team provides high-level support for technology-based ventures from ideation through development and commercialization..

By combining world-class facilities, deep technical expertise, and a collaborative network, the Center of Excellence helps innovators validate ideas, accelerate product development, and bring market-ready solutions to life.

How We Power AM Growth

Innovation Hub Initiatives

– Driving advanced manufacturing in aerospace and defense through a $26M+ state-supported collaboration with industry, government, and academia

Tailored Entrepreneurial Support

– From idea validation to scaling, including but not limited to, go-to-market strategies, product development, and marquee customer introductions

Investor and Funding Readiness

– Guidance for securing investment and access to non-dilutive grant readiness

Cutting-Edge AM Facilities and Equipment

– 65,000 sq ft of manufacturing space with FDM/SLS, Ceramic MJ, DLMS technologies, and 3D scanning/modeling capabilities

Rapid Prototyping and Tooling

– Accelerate product development with reduced lead times, part consolidation, and mass customization

Expert Technical Assistance

– YBI has growing team of engineers ready to assist with engineering evaluation, AM suitability, design optimization, and manufacturing performance

Material Expertise

– Specialization in plastics, metals, and ceramics, including fiber-reinforced options

Regional Partner Collaboration

– Access to BRITE, JumpStart, and Bounce for complementary expertise and sector specific support

Education and Training

– Regular sessions on AM methods, digital tools, fundraising strategies, and regulatory considerations

SBIR/STTR and Government Grants

– Work with seasoned grant contractors to target, evaluate, and submit federal grant proposals and projects

Center of Excellence Partners

Lakeland Community College

Lakeland Community College, a proud ESP ambassador and programming partner in Ohio’s Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, offers comprehensive support to entrepreneurs across all phases of business development—from early ideas to market launch. Every relationship with an entrepreneur begins with a personalized needs assessment, guiding them to the right phase-specific resources within the ESP’s robust innovation ecosystem.

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GLIDE

Founded in 2001, GLIDE (Great Lakes Innovation and Development Enterprise) is dedicated to helping innovators and startups grow successful technology-based businesses that create jobs and generate wealth in the Northeast Ohio (NEO) region. With a mission to drive business development and commercialization through strategic entrepreneurial support, GLIDE leverages the collective strength of regional economic development organizations, higher education institutions, and private industry.

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Cleveland Water Alliance

Established in 2014, Cleveland Water Alliance (CWA) is a world-renowned water cluster, establishing Ohio as a top global destination for freshwater innovation. Supported by robust testbed infrastructure and industry expertise, CWA leverages multi-sector partnerships to support market-driven innovation, economic impact, and sustainable solutions for regional and global water challenges.

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Why Work With YBI?

YBI combines cutting-edge manufacturing capabilities, expert guidance, and a powerful network to help innovators grow. As Ohio’s Center of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing, we turn bold ideas into market-ready solutions.

Who Can We Work With?

YBI can work with a wide range of organizations and innovators through the AM Center of Excellence, including Technology-based startups and spinouts, Aerospace and Defense startups and spinouts, and Research Institutions and Academia.

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AM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Introduction

How We Power AM Growth

Center of Excellence Partners

Lakeland Community College

GLIDE

Cleveland Water Alliance

Why Work With YBI?

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