About Us
America's Additive Foundry, led by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, is dedicated to securing the U.S. supply of tactical alloys through cutting-edge manufacturing solutions in the Texas Coastal Plains region. With a focus on small manufacturers, our mission encompasses advanced research, technical support, business development, and workforce training. Through initiatives such as establishing additive foundry hubs and developing secure cyber systems for defense supply chain integration, we aim to strengthen the nation's defense supply chain, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the Texas Coastal Plains region.
Our impacts and goals:
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Strengthen the U.S. defense supply chain.
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Enhance America’s manufacturing capabilities.
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Foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the Texas Coastal Plains region
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Demonstrate Additive C&F processes.
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Incubate startups.
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Create jobs and economic opportunities
