Institute for Advanced Manufacturing - IAM

The UTRGV Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IAM), contributes to building a world-class American manufacturing base. The Institute offers strategically restructured research, education, and workforce development programs through which we prepare world-class engineers and workers equipped with the skills needed to operate, design, develop, and manage advanced manufacturing processes and systems.

The mission of UTRGV IAM is to integrate engineering disciplines that collectively support excellence in advanced manufacturing in the South Texas region, the U.S., and beyond. Through multiple externally funded projects, we build strong research, education, and outreach programs in defense materials and manufacturing, energy manufacturing, and systems, leveraging our strengths in additive, convergent, and transformative manufacturing processes.

Recent News:

• 09/10/2025 – Announcement: UTRGV was named one of 10 finalists in the $50M Gulf Futures Challenge, securing $300K for its RESCUE Project to advance energy resilience in the Rio Grande Valley and Gulf Coast.

• 08/10–08/13/2025 – Conference: IAM graduate students presented their research at the Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium in Austin, TX.

• 08/04/2025 – Seminar: Dr. Ying Yang from Oak Ridge National Laboratory delivered a talk on “Nanoprecipitate Strengthened Structural Materials for Nuclear Application.”

• 07/24/2025 – Seminar: Dr. Joseph H. Dumont from Los Alamos National Laboratory presented “The Hydrogen Processing Laboratory: Test Bed for the Fusion Fuel Cycle.”

• 06/16–06/20/2025 – Outreach: The IAM Future-Makers Summer Camp engaged 15 high school students in real-world problem-solving and design-thinking in additive manufacturing.

• 06/04/2025 – Outreach: IAM Future Makers: A One-Day STEM Experience gave 50 middle and high school students hands-on exposure to STEM and additive manufacturing.

• 05/05/2025 – Outreach: The IAM Facility Ribbon Cutting Event showcased new research equipment and featured a graduate student poster competition.

• 03/18/2025 – Outreach: IAM Engineering Week welcomed 150 high school students to discover career paths in engineering and advanced manufacturing.

• 02/08/2025 – Outreach: UTRGV hosted the Mother and Daughter Building Bonds Conference, inspiring 100 middle school students and their moms to explore STEM opportunities.