
Advanced Manufacturing
The future of manufacturing is in higher levels of intelligent automation enabled by a systems-based approach.
McMaster’s research within the manufacturing sector is diverse, spanning high-performance manufacturing processes to additive manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies targeting emerging opportunities in electrified and autonomous vehicles and biomedical devices. It’s this combination of reputation, experience, and scientific discovery that appeals to industry. We have a long tradition of working with industry in the manufacturing sector, dating back to the 1970s.
Our manufacturing research draws together advancements in materials science, traditional manufacturing processes, emerging additive / hybrid technologies and industry internet of things in big data and artificial intelligence to realize practical solutions for industry.
McMaster is labouring hard to dismantle the very idea of the ivory tower. We still revere the value of pure scientific research, but believe strongly that real progress is only made when disparate voices and perspectives gather to work together.
“Research is important for its scientific content, but also for its translational content, which helps our economy and grows the well-being of our society,” says Ishwar K. Puri, McMaster's Dean of Engineering. “It’s very important for universities to work with their local business communities and Canadian industry. We also need to work with other universities and with the government. If we’re going to build prosperity, it has to be a project that includes many players. Collaboration must be our core value.”
Our Mission: To provide advanced, robust and implementable solutions for manufacturers across all industry sectors.

Related People:

Stephen C. Veldhuis
Professor, Director (MMRI) and Braley-Orlick Chair in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Related Faculty

Dr. Ryan Ahmed
Assistant Professor
Artificial Intelligence; Machine & Deep Learning; Autonomous Vehicles; Electric and Hybrid Powertrains; Electrified Vehicles; Renewable and Efficient Energy Systems; Energy and Sustainability

Dr. Maryam Aramesh
Assistant Professor
Manufacturing; Machining operations; Machining of difficult-to-cut materials; Surface engineering; Lubricants; Coatings; Failure diagnostic models

Dr. Gary M. Bone
Professor
Robotics; Collaborative Robots; Control Systems; Computer Vision; Machine Vision; Computer-Aided Manufacturing; Manufacturing Automation

Dr. Tohid Didar
Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Nano-biomaterials
Biomedical devices; Bio-sensing; Microfluidics; Bio-functional Interfaces, Bio-hybrid micro/nano-robots

Dr. Ali Emadi
Professor and Canada Excellence Research Chair Laureate
Transportation Electrification; Electrified Vehicles; Autonomous-Capable Vehicles; Electric and Hybrid Powertrains; Power Electronics and Electric Motor Drives; Electric Machines and Energy Conversion Systems; Renewable and Efficient Energy Systems; Energy and Sustainability

Dr. S. Andrew Gadsden
Associate Professor
Artificial Intelligence; Cognitive Systems; Control Systems; Data Science; Estimation Theory; Machine Learning; Mechatronics; Smart Systems

Dr. Mukesh K. Jain
Professor
Materials processes and systems; Manufacturing processes and systems; Metal forming; Metallurgy; Microscopy; Plasticity & formability; Process modelling & simulation; Steel research; Automotive applications; Finite element analysis; Materials & microstructural engineering; Product design & manufacturing; Theoretical mechanics; Solid mechanics

Dr. Christopher Morton
Associate Professor
Intelligent and autonomous systems; UAV technology development; energy engineering; sustainable sources; fluid structure interaction and flow control

Dr. Eu-Gene Ng
Associate Professor
Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Surface Integrity

Dr. Tim J. Nye
Associate Professor
Manufacturing processes and systems; Operations research; Process modelling

Dr. P. Ravi Selvaganapathy
Distinguished Engineering Professor, Canada Research Chair in Biomicrofluidics (laureate)
Micro/Nanofabrication; Bioprinting; Biomedical Microdevices; Microelectromechanical Systems; Microfluidics; Medical and Environmental Sensors; Smart Textiles; Biomaterials; Artificial Organs

Dr. Stephen C. Veldhuis
Professor, Director (MMRI) and Braley-Orlick Chair in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Manufacturing; Machine tools; Precision machining; Ultra precision machining; Manufacturing process modeling & simulation; Tribology; Nano indentation; Surface engineering; Hard wear protective coatings; Process optimization

Dr. Peidong Wu
Professor
Metal forming, cutting and removal; Plasticity & formability; Finite element analysis; Materials and microstructural engineering; Mechanics of engineering materials & composites; Robotics; Solid mechanics; Biomechanics

Dr. Samir Ziada
Professor Emeritus (Deceased)
Flow induced vibrations & noise; Aeroacoustics; Turbulent flows

January 25, 2023 / Department News
Justin Trudeau and cabinet visit McMaster research and innovation hub
Justin Trudeau visited the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC) and the neighboring McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute.

February 17, 2022 / Department News
Minister Fedeli tours MMRI with demonstration from award-winning Mac Eng student
Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, visited the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) to explore the cutting-edge innovation in advanced manufacturing at the university.

January 14, 2022 / Department News
Hamilton virology lab gets a ‘grasp’ on COVID-19 testing
The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program, together with the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute — directed by Stephen Veldhuis — and Coreprint Patterns, created a grasping tool to confront global supply-chain shortage on forceps and keep up with the demand of COVID-19 tests.

August 24, 2021 / Department News
McMaster researchers team up with Sartorius to advance biomanufacturing processes with next-generation technologies
A four-year partnership between chemical engineering researchers at McMaster and Sartorius, a global leader in biomanufacturing, will improve manufacturing processes of antibody and virus-based treatments for diseases like COVID-19, cancers and genetic disorders.

June 29, 2021 / Department News
In the Media: "Hamilton's Coreprint Patterns receives $860,000 to switch from foundry to creating COVID-19 medical items"
Following a suggestion by Stephen Veldhuis, professor of engineering at McMaster University, the company examined if it could manufacture components for COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction tests for hospitals and labs across the province.

June 28, 2021 / Department News
NSERC awards 14 McMaster Engineering researchers
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) has awarded 11 McMaster Engineering researchers through its Discovery research program, and three others have been awarded funding through the Research Tools and Instruments grants program (RTI) and Joint Canada-Germany Projects

June 14, 2021 / Department News
In the Media: "Feds fund initiative to develop electric and energy-efficient vehicles with McMaster"
Researchers with McMaster University’s automotive resource centre are getting a $10-million boost from the federal government to produce an integrated automotive, aerospace and advanced manufacturing network.

June 14, 2021 / Department News
In the Media: "McMaster to launch $28.4M eco-friendly automotive and aerospace hub"
McMaster University will run a new multi-million hub and collaborate with automotive and aerospace giants to test and develop electric, self-driving and energy-efficient technology. IHub will create 170 jobs, training for 200 people and support 230 small and medium enterprises

August 11, 2020 / Department News
McMaster Engineering receives $1.3 million to support job seekers in the automotive and manufacturing sectors
The provincial government has announced $1.3 million in funding for two McMaster programs designed to help job seekers in the automotive and manufacturing sectors.

June 29, 2020 / Department News
McMaster opens Centre of Excellence to advance personal protective equipment in Canada
The Centre of Excellence in Protective Equipment and Materials is a network of engineers, clinicians, manufacturers and companies dedicated to improving personal protective equipment products and supply chains in Canada.

April 29, 2020 / Department News
"We want to know we did everything we could": How McMaster's manufacturing experts shifted to respond to COVID-19
When COVID-19 struck Hamilton in March, the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) team rallied to help the community design and manufacture protective gear and medical supplies. A month later, they’re working closer than ever with local hospitals and manufacturers.

April 20, 2020 / Department News
Canadian manufacturers have responded to the pandemic crisis, and need support
Weeks into the COVID-19 crisis, manufacturers across the country are making things they had never considered previously. A month ago, no automotive parts manufacturer was considering shifting production to ventilators; craft brewers were not contemplating producing hand sanitizer.

April 7, 2020 / Department News
MacEng arms the frontlines with ventilators for local hospitals
McMaster engineers, physicians, students and industry partners join forces to create timely solutions to the high demand for critical equipment for frontline workers. In the third part of the MacEng arms the frontlines series, we take a look at ventilators.

April 2, 2020 / Department News
MacEng arms the frontlines with face shields: Using 3D printers and industry collaboration to create protective gear for healthcare workers
McMaster engineers, physicians, students and industry partners join forces to create timely solutions to the high demand for more personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline workers. In the second part of the MacEng arms the frontlines series, we take a look at face shields.

March 12, 2020 / Department News
This isn’t your grandfather’s factory
In the first year of the Bachelor of Technology program, every student is given the opportunity to get exposed to Industry 4.0 without leaving campus.

August 7, 2019 / Department News
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At McMaster and other universities across Canada, the future of transportation is taking shape.

May 3, 2019 / Department News
2019 Manufacturing Forum and Industry Open House
What happens when you bring a group of industry leaders passionate about manufacturing into one room? For some, it becomes one of the highlights of the year.

February 25, 2019 / Department News
What makes Mac Eng students stand out? We asked employees of one of the world's best auto makers.
During their latest visit, Tesla shared their thoughts on what skills they look for when recruiting and what makes Mac Eng students unique.

February 11, 2019 / Department News
Fresh Faces: Neslihan Dogan
Neslihan Dogan is an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. In her Fresh Faces spotlight, Neslihan talks about her Turkish roots, passions outside of McMaster, pursuing metallurgy and the hidden talents of dessert chefs.

November 26, 2018 / Department News
Fresh Faces: Li Xi
In 2013, Li Xi landed his dream job as Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at McMaster. In his Fresh Faces spotlight he discusses his upbringing in Suzhou, China, the rewards of connecting with students and decoding experiments on polymer materials.

November 7, 2018 / Department News
Engineering Tomorrow's Military Successes
As they explore the cutting-edge of materials, microscopy and biomedical engineering, McMaster researchers are making discoveries that promise to keep Canadian troops safer and healthier in years to come.

November 6, 2018 / Department News
Fresh Faces: André Phillion
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October 22, 2018 / Department News
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Joseph McDermid, materials science and engineering professor, has won the 2018 Dale CH Nevison Award, which recognizes a person in the galvanizing field who has made a significant contribution to the industry.

September 20, 2018 / Department News
Big Ideas: Thriving in the Materials World
It was the promise of “wow moments” – opportunities for discovery, development and growth – that first attracted Martin Beaton to Materials Engineering.

September 13, 2018 / Department News
McMaster engineering professor named Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
Gianluigi Botton, an engineering professor in the department of Materials Science and Engineering and director of the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy, has been named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

July 16, 2018 / Department News
The Industry 4.0 experience inside the Learning Factory
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May 17, 2018 / Department News
McMaster advanced manufacturing forum highlights collaboration
More than 350 industry representatives, academics and students gathered to learn about the latest in advanced manufacturing during the sixth annual McMaster Manufacturing Forum.

May 11, 2018 / Department News
Keeping Canada's Manufacturing Sector Competitive
Stephen Veldhuis, director of the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute and a mechanical engineering professor, caught the manufacturing bug early in his engineering career, machining parts at a summer job as an undergraduate.

May 8, 2018 / Department News
Big Ideas: Attention to detail
Professor Gianluigi Botton’s microscopy research shows that little things mean a lot.

February 15, 2018 / Department News
McMaster researchers boost business of Ontario manufacturers
McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute improves productivity of Burlington automotive parts company

December 1, 2017 / Department News
Transforming Technology
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November 30, 2017 / Department News
McMaster supports high-tech steel in Hamilton and beyond
How Hamilton, Ont., is an international centre for research into material innovation in steel production because of McMaster Engineering.

November 10, 2017 / Department News
#InsidetheLab: The diverse research areas of advanced manufacturing
Students working at the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) are enhancing productivity, improving quality and increasing the lifespan of materials used in various manufacturing industries.

October 2, 2017 / Department News
Shaping the Next Generation of Canadian Manufacturing Excellence
McMaster University understands the importance of connecting academia and the manufacturing industry. Learn about their collaboration.

September 12, 2017 / Department News
Learning Factory at W Booth School Delivers for Edson Packaging
A global leader in high performance packaging equipment has turned to the W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology as a select partner in innovation.

August 15, 2017 / Department News
Engineering researchers receive $1.9 million in federal funding
Six McMaster researchers have been awarded more than $1.9 million combined for infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).