Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute Launches
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Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute launched to serve defense, manufacturing sectors

 

AMES, Iowa – The Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute (QCMI) launched Friday as a catalyst for the defense and manufacturing sectors across the Midwest. QCMI is a partnership between Western Illinois University, the University of Illinois System and Iowa State University that will focus on research and development, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing and materials.

“Iowa State University is proud to be part of this groundbreaking partnership to establish the Quad Cities Manufacturing Institute,” said Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen. “This initiative will bring to bear our strengths as a land-grant university – fostering collaboration, conducting advanced research and developing innovations that support the local workforce and drive economic growth.”

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Originally published by Iowa State Universitynews service in August 2024. 

 

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