Do you want full access to EWI’s resources and services?As a Cooperative Research Program (CRP) participant, you’ll have direct access to our internal research and development process, manufacturing process expertise, technical competence, and most importantly, our people. You will be matched with a dedicated technology advisor who understands your industry and can connect you with experts who will help tackle your specific challenges.As a participant in the CRP, your organization will be able to guide cutting-edge internal research and development initiatives and receive project details before the technology is commercially available, allowing you to access the latest innovations before your competition. Your participation also includes personalized, confidential access to our subject matter experts, in addition to the knowledge transfer and networking impact of a traditional materials science and engineering association membership. These benefits extend to your entire organization, helping you avoid product development pitfalls and be more confident in your innovations.Advantages include but are not limited to the following:You and your entire team can submit technical inquiries to EWI’s engineering staff throughout the year (Note: each inquiry is capped at 2 hours of staff time). You can place inquiries anytime via [email protected], phone, fax, or through our Online Portal.CRP participants can request a design review at one of our locations for a consultation with subject matter experts. Each four-hour review matches you with two EWI engineers who are qualified to discuss your specific technical design, questions, or issues, and provide confidential recommendations.With access to more than 30 million abstracts, EWI librarians can provide CRP participants with a quick overview of publications related to their technology, materials, or process issue(s). Participants can also request the articles they wish to receive, and our library will deliver them. There is no charge to participating companies for this service.In monthly newsletters, participants get access to exclusive research reports, technical papers, industry news, and insider views. Participants are also invited to special events, seminars, and presentations. These advantages aren’t offered in a typical manufacturing engineer society, and we’re offering them to your entire team!A free Cyber Risk Assessment is available to CRP participants through the National Association of Manufacturers Cyber Cover program. This service evaluates your company’s vulnerability and identifies weaknesses that could make you a target for hackers.Take advantage of a full-day, onsite consultation from an EWI technical specialist. Services can include design reviews, process evaluations, manufacturing audits, and technical guidance. We also provide a summary of findings, identified opportunities, and recommended next steps.Our community of materials science and manufacturing engineers has created lasting relationships and countless breakthroughs:“The world-class knowledge that exists within the EWI staff is paramount. Their expertise is worth so much more than base-level academic research.”