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The Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center (OMIC), an applied research and technical training project planned for Scappoose, has announced several major industry partners, including Boeing and Daimler.

The project to turn out skilled manufacturing workers and lead innovation now has commitments from seven manufacturers and three universities, including  ATI, Blount International, Hangsterfer’s Laboratories Inc., Silver Eagle Manufacturing and Vigor.

“This collaboration will launch OMIC’s mission to develop advanced metals manufacturing technologies that are expected to increase commercial productivity and augment state and regional capabilities for industry growth and innovation,” an OMIC statement reads.

The OMIC is currently planned to involve two facilities – a training center and research facility. An existing facility will serve as the research center. The project is modeled after the Advanced Manufacturing and Research Center in Sheffield, England. Construction is planned to begin this month.