International competitiveness and the continued development of the economy require a strong national effort in advanced manufacturing and materials processing. This focus include dimensions and disciplines that encompass all of the important areas of Mechanical Engineering.

• Dimensions stretch from the nano- through the meso- to the macro- scales.
• Time scales of importance bridge from femtosecond laser inputs through extremely long times needed for building major structures such as the space station.
• Temperatures range from the cryogenic regime to plasma temperatures.
• Heat fluxes from zero to extreme values in plasma torches and laser cutting tools.

The Advanced Manufacturing Center coordinates the manufacturing and materials processing expertise at The University of Texas, and seeks to support and expand associated research and education efforts.