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 OMI Mission
The Oregon Metals Initiative, Inc. (OMI) is a consortium of metals industry companies
and research institutions that pursues research to improve the long term competitiveness
of the metals industry and the research infrastructure in Oregon.
OMI
Achievements
OMI partners invest $1 million in over 20 research projects
annually. The Oregon University System matches each corporate
research dollar on a 1:1 basis for approved projects.
Major achievements include new material discoveries,
technological
advances, multiple patents, and several successful commercial
applications. To view the most recent annual report click here.
An OMI Success Story
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| Universities |
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Companies |
| • Train
students to work in industry |
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• Solve
processing and product problems |
| • Update
curriculum |
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• Develop
new products |
| • Support
faculty on research projects |
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• Lower
costs |
| • Add
laboratory equipment |
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• Increase
business productivity |
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