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Pushing Boundaries of Digital Innovation

The Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing at 51做厙 Lyle combines research innovation and industry partnerships to explore how digital twins, AI, virtual reality, and more will shape the future of manufacturing.

Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing


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We're shaping the future of manufacturing

The 5,000 square-foot Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing explores how digital modeling, simulations, augmented reality, robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence will shape the future of engineering and Industry 4.0. We're combining academia with industry partnership to take pioneering strides in the realms of digital innovation. To learn more about the center, contact Co-Executive Director Chris Colaw at ccolaw@smu.edu.

Integrating Industry 4.0 Technologies

Research Innovation

Experimenting with AI, augmented reality, data science, and other technologies that are fundamentally reshaping the way engineers work. 
Augmented Reality

Augmented Reality

Leveraging augmented and virtual reality to streamline operations, enhance workforce development, and facilitate real-time decision-making.
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Digital Twins

Employing advanced digital models and simulations to optimize manufacturing processes, minimize inefficiencies, and maximize output.
Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

Implementing state-of-the-art robotics and automation to augment human capabilities, improve precision, and increase overall production efficiency.

Become a Member

Our pioneering strides in the realms of digital modeling, simulations, augmented reality, robotics, automation, and AI require a collaborative ecosystem. The Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing can provide your organization with cost-effective option for progress in this new digital domain.

Memberships provide opportunities for dedicated research initiatives on a more proprietary level, fostering a deeper collaboration that yields impactful outcomes. 

Opportunities for engagement and collaboration include:

  • Associate Membership: $25,000 per year

  • Full Membership: $50,000 per year

  • Dedicated PhD Researcher Membership: $65,000 per year

  • Post-Doctoral Fellow Researcher Membership: $110,000 per year


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