The Center for SEAM
Shape Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing
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The Center For Shape Engineering And Advanced Manufacturing

About Us
Formed on January 1, 2009 with venture funding from the Oklahoma EDGE Fund to "support technology related scientific research, collaborative public-private partnerships, and the commercialization of scientific discovery," The Center for SEAM is a Multi-University Center of Excellence that has pooled together the resources of The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University and The University of Tulsa to focus on creating and disseminating innovation, intellectual property and a body of knowledge to the Aerospace MRO industry that will advance the state of the art.
 
 

Our Vision

To create an internationally-recognized Oklahoma based enterprise focused on Shape Engineering, Integrated Logistics Support and Advanced Manufacturing to service the needs of the aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry.

Our Mission

Direct research and development toward shape engineering and advanced manufacturing innovation. Commercialize technology and processes that advance the state of the art in Aerospace MRO and create jobs.

Our Focus: Enable sustained MRO of legacy aircraft & aerospace systems.  Facilitate growth of the domestic industrial manufacturing base & enhance it's capabilities.  Educate & train the aerospace and MRO workforce of today and tomorrow.

Objective: Enhance The Capabilities and Augment The Capacities Of An End to End Shape Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing MRO Value Chain.

Commercialization Structure: Commercial/Academic Hybrid Business Model


 

The Center For SEAM works in conjunction with SEAM Aero L.L.C. to manage the flow of contracts and production of intellectual property within the "SEAM Enterprise" as a whole.  The Commercial/Academic engineering & manufacturing infrastructure this forms enables high levels of freedom in structuring contractual arrangements that both meet our clients needs and protect their interests.  The result is commercial & government access to robust University capacities, multiple PhD skill sets and technical capabilities to leverage against contracting opportunities.