News & Events

Mastercam, CAD/CAM software developer for the manufacturing industry, joins OMIC R&D

May 11th, 2021

The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center Research and Development (OMIC R&D) recently welcomed Mastercam/CNC Software, Inc. as a member of the collaboration, now at 40 members.

Columbia Works internship expands in second year

April 21st, 2021

Tech-focused internship program expands; will accept 12 students from Scappoose, St. Helens

25 leaders transforming manufacturing

April 5th, 2021

OMIC’s Urmaze Naterwalla selected by SME’s Smart Manufacturing magazine as one of “25 Leaders Transforming Manufacturing.”

The Unknowns of Surgical Drilling

March 22nd, 2021

When drilling bone, orthopedic surgeons are faced with several challenges. Simply put, the progression of drill wear is not self-evident to a surgeon, locking them into making judgment calls on drill…

Sandvik Coromant collaboration with OMIC R&D (video)

March 7th, 2021

The future of advanced manufacturing depends on applied research. Sandvik Coromant is partnering with OMIC to catalyze the next leap forward in manufacturing.

Engineer’s Week (video)

February 21st, 2021

National Engineers Week takes place from February 21 to 27, 2021. OMIC R&D Charter member Blount International developed this short video to highlight their Oregon brand.

Industrial Zoned Land Available near OMIC R&D

February 5th, 2021

Columbia Commerce Center is the result of a 20-plus year effort to bring a fully serviced industrial park development to the Greater Portland area.

Why Binderless CBN Inserts Turn Titanium Faster

January 9th, 2021

A new formulation of cubic boron nitride could provide a more solid alternative to cemented carbide as finish-machining becomes more demanding.