McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) – Faculty of Engineering
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McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI)

Our world-class expertise and cutting-edge facilities make us a valuable partner to industry and a leader for career and educational advancement in manufacturing engineering.

A leader in advanced manufacturing

The MMRI is a state-of-the-art applied research and innovation centre that offers design and innovation services and training opportunities.

We provide the manufacturing industry with access to cutting-edge technology and equipment, as well a multi-disciplinary team with the expertise to solve real-world problems, overcome barriers and turn brilliant ideas into reality

Contact us with your manufacturing challenge

Statistics

  • 21000

    sq. ft.

  • 20+

    years experience in teaching, research and industrial activities

  • 7

    research labs

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Collaborate with the MMRI

The MMRI offers valued added R&D, design and innovation services to Ontario businesses.

We particularly focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop prototypes, scale up processes, maximize productivity and solve unique manufacturing challenges.

Explore our laboratories and services to learn more about our advanced machining capabilities, specialized tooling development, materials analysis and our innovative research and design services.

Explore the new MMRI

We opened our brand new facility at the McMaster Innovation Park in 2023. This facility will help us to further foster innovation.

  • Our new facility

  • Take a virtual tour

  • Learn more about our machines

Gain training at the MMRI

We provide outstanding research and experiential learning opportunities, as well as problem-based educational programming.

Study with us

Are you interested in purusing a graduate-level degree in manufacturing engineering?

We provide training on the latest technologies and engaging applied research projects with industry partners.

Study at the MMRI

Training program

Whether you are seeking employment, looking to increase your value in your company or just starting your career, the MMRI Industrial Training Program will give you the edge you need to stand out to employers.

Learn more about the program
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Contact our team

Want to learn more about the MMRI? Interested in working with us?

By facilitating multi-sector relationships, we help the manufacturing sector grow, stimulating our region’s industrial community, increasing economic activity and creating great jobs in the sector.

Get in contact with our team; we’d love for you to be part of the transformation.

 

Where to find us

230 Longwood Road South

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

L8P 0A6

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Proud member of the OAMC: The Ontario Advanced Manufacturing Consortium

The partnership between the Advanced Manufacturing Consortium and our research facility is helping to create and build industry adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies. This partnership will create jobs and strengthen the province’s reputation as a leading manufacturing region. The partnership includes; McMaster University, University of Waterloo and Western University.

Learn more about the OAMC