About AMRCThe Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC) is a industry-driven virtual R&D center focused on the commercialization of advanced technologies. The center is a collaboration between the State of Texas, SEMATECH, and the state's research universities. SEMATECH is a world class, non-profit consortium that conducts R&D for the semiconductor industry. Established in Austin in 1988, SEMATECH is widely credited with jump-starting the regional high-tech economy and strengthening the semiconductor and information technology clusters in the state. AMRC industry programs are conducted with matching funds from SEMATECH and SEMATECH manages all of the university programs selected by the University Technical Advisory Committee, a group whose membership is comprised of industry and university representatives. The center combines the scientific strengths of the state's research universities with the capabilities of high-tech manufacturers to accelerate the commercialization of critical research that will generate the industries, jobs and tax revenues of the future. The AMRC builds on the Lone Star State's existing R&D capabilities by focusing on the following six technology areas:
For 2004, founding partners SEMATECH and the University of Texas at Austin's Materials Research Center conducted 25 research projects. Beginning in 2005, the center will expand its reach to include research partners from across the state.
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The AMRC plays a critical role for Texas in:Research
Commercialization
Economic Impact
Quality of Life
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What People are Saying about the AMRC..."The AMRC will combine the enormous research strengths of Texas universities with SEMATECH's world class technology development and proven program management experience. Together, these institutions will advance the technologies that will help drive our state's economy for the next 50 years...." Rick Perry, Governor of Texas "The semiconductor industry is more than just cutting edge technology. It's an industry that's key to the lifeblood not only of Central Texas, but all of Texas and to our national defense..." David Dewhurst, Lt. Governor of Texas "As important as the AMRC is to Texas, this center will play a critical national role in maintaining our country's leadership in high-tech and future technologies." John Carter, Texas Congressman "The semiconductor industry and advanced materials are the foundation of the 21st century economy...We're on the cusp of a lot of great things." Phil Wilson, Deputy Chief of Staff for Gov. Perry "This new collaboration between UT and SEMATECH will extend their relationship in ways that will lead to new manufacturing processes, new industries, and new jobs." Mark G. Yudof, Chancellor of the UT System
"The AMRC will allow innovations by our faculty and students to be quickly tested in a manufacturing environment, and rapidly made available for production." Ben Streetman, Dean of the UT Austin College of Engineering "The AMRC is working at the very edges of manufacturing science - next-generation semiconductor materials, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and MEMS. While many of us are just beginning to understand the meaning of this research, we all can readily grasp the ultimate result: the AMRC is forming the foundation of future, innovative technologies that will benefit our economy and our way of life for decades to come." Jeff Moseley, Executive Director, Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism |
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