An Alliance for Regional Integration www. alabama. RTP. org
Alabama Robotics Technology Park v v v Collaboration - state of Alabama, 2 -year college system, Universities, AIDT & robotics industry Stimulate regional WF development pipeline: integration of K-12 2 -year colleges post baccalaureate institutions, industry, & federal defense & civil agencies Three facilities … 53 acre site directly across Highway 31 Calhoun’s Decatur Campus
RTP Goals v Develop & deliver company-specific, technology focused training and education programs. v Provide skill-specific education & training to assist employee/student advancement at all levels. v Provide the right facilities and workplace environment to meet needs of: > gov’t & industry robotic advanced tech R&D > systems integration > entrepreneurial opportunities
RTP Education K-12 Apprenticeship/Dual-Enrollment Tours & Events Two-Year Community Colleges Credit/Noncredit Apprenticeships Four-Year Universities Degree Opportunities Apprenticeships
Robotic Maintenance & Technical Center Phase 1 v Address need for multi-skilled maint & robotics technicians (training facility) v Flexible 52 K sq ft facility (mezzanine observation area) v Robotics companies pledged $42 M in equipment v 8 Robotic cells & integrated mfg line v Morgan Co, Limestone Co, Decatur, Athens $1 M each & Calhoun $3 M (all pledged) v Ground breaking Nov 2008; open June 2010 v Short Certificates v Intermediate (Combination Certificate & Vendor Training) v Long Term (Degree Programs)
Advanced Technology R&D Center Phase 2 v Several robotics R&D alliances - federal aerospace/defense agencies & industry, law enforcement, research univ. & jr. college consortia, auto industry, & biomedical technology v Large high bay space with flexible, modular infrastructure v Outdoor R&D testing facility in variety of environments v v Professional staff, company professionals and university graduate students R&D, testing & user-training of leading edge robotics for military projects, space exploration & uses of unmanned ground, air, & submerged vehicles.
Automation Integration & Entrepreneurial Center Phase 3 v v Adapt robots for future needs & innovative uses in evolving robotics industry Collaboration to stimulate small business dev. & create new product lines in existing mid-mkt & large mkt robotic corps. v Manufacturing line SW & HW integration v Testing of new systems v Oriented to specific user needs
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RTP: Where We Are… Business Model: Developed & Evolving Strategic Plan: Activated & Evolving Marketing Plan/Website: Activated & Evolving Phase I Building: Construction Started Phase II Design: 95% Complete Advisory Councils: Established & Providing Value Program & Facilities Use Planning: Evolving in Concert with Business Model Partnerships: Initiated & Evolving
Work-in-Process v Achieving New Educational Program Approvals v Sustained Funding/Revenue Stream Moving Forward v Typical Architect/Contractor Issues v Security/Proprietary Agreements with Tenants v Integrating Education Entities v Education & Workforce Pipeline Development v Evolving an Integrated Business Model & Actionable Business Plan
Executive Board of Directors v Mr. Jim Bolte, President, Toyota Motor Mfg Alabama, Huntsville v Mr. Brian Buckner, Engineering Manager, Yutaka Technologies, Cullman v v Dr. Nancy Jan Davis, Vice President & Deputy General Manager, Jacobs Engineering Science & Technical Services, Huntsville Mr. Ralph Malone, Owner, Triana Metal Fabrications, Huntsville Mr. Jason Putnam, Vice President for Operations & Business Development, Pro. Air Services, Decatur, Vice Chairperson Mr. Mike Selby, President, Automatic Screw Machine Products Company, Inc. , Decatur v Dr. Joe Sparks, Executive Advisor, Booz Allen Hamilton, Huntsville, Chairperson v Dr. Marilyn Beck, President, Calhoun Community College, Decatur v Mr. Ed Castile, Executive Director, Alabama Industrial Development Training, Montgomery
Advisory Councils Phase I A larger group of Mfg. Professionals assisting with program development & equipment identification. Phase II A larger group of R & D Professionals & University Staff assisting with developing the full potential of Phase II.
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