University of Massachusetts Amherst, Institute for Hierarchical Manufacturing

The Institute for Hierarchical Manufacturing (IHM) builds faculty research teams to address complex challenges in advanced materials and manufacturing, energy, optics, security, machine-human interfaces, and related fields. Drawing on more than thirty research groups across three UMass colleges, IHM delivers timely, innovative, and scalable solutions for program sponsors and industry partners. It builds on the NSF-sponsored Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing and leverages advanced UMass research and manufacturing facilities.