The Hub for Advanced Manufacturing Research (HAMR) is part of Wichita State University's National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). NIAR’s HAMR is a 160,000 square-foot state-of-the-art research and training facility for emerging technology, advanced materials, digital twin, advanced machining, and automation. HAMR was partially funded by the EDA's Build Back Better Regional Challenge through South Kansas' "Driving Adoption: Smart Manufacturing Technology" initiative.
- Building Cost: $56M ($26M EDA, $30M WSU) / Total Project Cost: $62 M
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Square Footage: 160,000
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Estimated Completion: Fall 2025
