September 18, 2018 Michael Ulbrich

Buffalo Manufacturing Works Overview History and Context

▪ International search for a regional economic development-focused manufacturing innovation hub – EWI chosen to plan, develop, and operate “Buffalo Manufacturing Works” ▪ Committed to de-risking the adoption, implementation, and development of leading-edge technologies with end-to-end technical advisory, advancement and support ▪ Doors opened in 2015

▪ Priorities 1. Increase applied R&D activities with expanded technical footprint 2. Deploy advisory services to enable more greater technology adoption 3. Build STEM education opportunities through a large expansion of the STEM Learning Lab 4. Resulting in individual company AND broad economic development impact Impact Model

3 Growing National Footprint

▪ Expanding leading-edge manufacturing technology capabilities and regional partnerships 1984 Columbus OH Joining, forming, new additive mfg processes, automation, materials characterization, simulation, testing

2016 Loveland CO 2015 Buffalo NY Non-destructive Advanced automation, evaluation, process additive mfg, metrology & monitoring inspection Value Driven Technology Offerings

Technology Value Driven Technology Offerings

▪ Automation ▪ Shift: Strategy, education, innovation planning ▪ AMIS: Production process evaluation and technology blueprint to achieve business goals

▪ Additive Manufacturing ▪ AM Process Parameter Development: Develop process for customer’s unique goals ▪ Powder Development for AM: Extend material suppliers market into AM ▪ Entry into AM: AM education and adoption through business relevant use cases ▪ AMC: Pre-competitive, baseline R&D ▪ ASTM: Standards related R&D

▪ CT with Input from Process Experts: Diagnose ▪ Metrology and Inspection defect and prescribe a solutions ▪ Faster CT: Transition CT from research to manufacturing by increasing speed Shift: New Program for Small- and Medium- Sized Manufacturers (SMMs)

▪ Shift offers the opportunity for manufacturers to transform their business and increase competitiveness through technology – Equips manufactures with the latest technology trends, customized assessments, core skills, a support network, and access to experts Advisory Services - Advanced Manufacturing Implementation Strategy (AMIS)

▪ A holistic and in-depth assessment of a manufacturer’s current state and future vision to develop a customized, implementation-focused roadmap that ensures AM is deployed to create a unique competitive advantage ▪ Provides a process evaluation and technology blueprint to meet business goals – Mitigates risk of technology adoption and implementation – Prioritizes investments by evaluating the business impacts – Unbiased, third party, experienced advisory and implementation partner

Phase 1: Phase 2: Phase 3: Phase 4: Current State Assessment Future State Vision Gap Assessment Develop Roadmap Validate current state Conduct current state Develop detailed gap assessment, including identified Develop roadmap and assessment of factory assessment based on the challenges and concerns, with implementation plan operations defined future state vision client leads Deliverables

Current State Assessment Final Innovation Roadmap Future State Vision Summary Gap Assessment Outcomes Report AMIS Project Example

The Opportunity The Impact

• Technology recommendations focused on: ✓ strategic consolidation of cell workstations • Company: Manufacturer of high-reliability products for the aerospace, industrial, medical, ✓ reduction in rework and military industries ✓ increased consistency in high-quality output • Urgent need to increase revenue per full-time ✓ reduction in ergonomic stresses employee • Immediate initiation of technology • Interested in exploring technology recommendations has already had positive implementation impact on health of the business

“We could not be happier with the AMIS program, and the additional expertise and support provided by EWI. The approach that we have undertaken has not only been validated, but will also be seamlessly integrated into our operations. Manufacturers will need to advance their previous thoughts on how to operate in this environment, and the AMIS program and team at EWI is perfectly positioned to help.” “ – Clayton Spaeth, General Manager, REM-tronics Additive Manufacturing (AM) at EWI

EWI leverages its: ▪ Technical Experts ▪ Capital Equipment ▪ Industry Connections

To: ▪ Develop process to meet product requirements ▪ Perform pre-competitive R&D through EWI’s Additive Manufacturing Consortia ▪ Develop standards faster through the ASTM AM Center of Excellence ▪ Open AM market to material suppliers ▪ Advance AM machines ▪ Post-process inspection ▪ Custom projects for specific needs ASTM AM Center of Excellence

Bridges standards development with R&D Education – AM Learning Lab

▪ Very successful Pilot Program  scale to hundreds of students / year ▪ Future Vision – 9th-12th grade afterschool programs – Camps for students and teachers – 5th-8th grade field-trip days with hands-on activities – Open print days for high school classes – Internship program for high school and college students – Near-peer mentoring programs – Webinars ▪ Potential to be replicated in other metropolitan areas ▪ Leveraging STEM training activities to develop industry curriculum Next Steps in Buffalo

▪ Drive innovation into local manufacturing economy with national delivery model ▪ Double down strategy next steps: – Implement the Shift SMM Innovation Capacity Building Program – Deepen existing EWI technical teams – Build out STEM Learning Lab as complement to Workforce Training Center – Relocate to Northland Corridor – Collaboration-driven model with proven, existing partners

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EWI is the leading engineering and technology organization in North America dedicated to developing, testing, and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies for industry. Since 1984, EWI has offered applied research, manufacturing support, and strategic services to leaders in the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronic, medical, energy, government and defense, and heavy manufacturing sectors. By matching our expertise to the needs of forward- thinking manufacturers, our technology team serves as a valuable extension of our clients’ innovation and R&D teams to provide premium, game-changing solutions that deliver a competitive advantage in the global marketplace.

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