Many Teams. One Dream.
Strategic partnerships are the cornerstone of InSPIRE’s bold vision to foster research excellence and innovation. Through collaborative efforts with industry and community leaders, government agencies, military professionals and academic institutions, FSU is driving scientific and technological advancements. These alliances share many goals, including a future where applied research has a profound, sustainable impact on society and the global community.
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Innovation
The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO) of America was selected to help establish InSPIRE as a major center for advanced manufacturing, research, and education. ASTRO is collaboratively co-designing advanced manufacturing equipment layouts, managing industry and government collaborations, and helping prioritize applied research that will maximize U.S. industrial productivity, national security, and regional economic development.
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Maritech Machine
ASTRO’s first location in Bay County is at Maritech Machine. The series 5, GE Concept Laser multi-laser powder bed fusion machine and the GE ARCAM EBM Q10Plus electron beam powder bed fusion machine are now housed in Panama City at Maritech's 21,000 square foot facility on a 2-1/2-acre industrial parcel. Additional support equipment includes a large 3D vertical band plate saw, explosion proof vacuum, and powder sieving stations. The systems will enable advanced research, development, and manufacturing in support of ASTRO and InSPIRE initiatives, focused on high-value aerospace and defense systems.
