We will share news and updates on new research initiatives, partnerships, events, and funding opportunities as the institute grows.

EVENT: AI in Manufacturing now (April 23, 2026, U-M Flint)

UMAMI Director, Professor Chinedum Okwudire, was recently invited to serve on the National Security Commission on Robotics for Advanced Manufacturing. (March 17, 2026)

UMAMI aims to bridge the ‘valley of death’ for manufacturing tech (March 13, 2026)

UMAMI Co-director Jeff Abell brings industry expertise in manufacturing as professor of practice