Process Technology/Research and Development

MCNC
Partnering with industry and academia, MCNC uses its resources to help build a competent workforce, to develop and apply technologies with commercial value and to help businesses integrate the latest innovations into their products.
http://www.mcnc.org/

Research Triangle Institute
Performs research for industry, chiefly in medicine, pharmaceuticals, public health, advanced technologies, environmental protection and public policies.
http://www.rti.org/

Small Business and Technology Development Center
Provides management counseling and educational services to help North Carolina businesses meet challenges, manage change, and plan for the future. A business development service of The University of North Carolina system.
http://www.sbtdc.org/

Polymers Center of Excellence (PCE)
Through workforce training, product development, materials testing, and manufacturing-savvy technical assistance PCE can help you to trim costs, improve productivity, and shorten time to market.
http://www.polymers-center.org/

Textile Extension and Applied Research
Transfers research findings to the textile industry.
NCSU, College of Textiles.
www.tx.ncsu.edu/extension/service

Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering Institute
Combines university and industrial expertise to conduct basic and applied research leading to the development of advanced modern manufacturing system technology. NCSU, College of Engineering.
http://www.ies.ncsu.edu/

Industry/University Cooperative Applied Research and Service Projects
Engineering faculty, students and extension engineers assist many companies each year in solving major problems or installing technologies. NCSU, College of Engineering, Industrial Extension Service
http://www.ies.ncsu.edu/

NC Fuel Cell Alliance
The N.C. Fuel Cell Alliance (NCFCA) is dedicated to supporting economic development, research, and education efforts centered on fuel cells in North Carolina. The Alliance is composed of stakeholder groups including industry, academia, and policy makers from across the state.
Contact:
NC Fuel Cell Alliance
231 University Hall
Boone, NC 28608
phone:828-262-7515
http://www.energy.appstate.edu/fuelcells/alliance/

NC Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
Offers continuing education on current technology; connections to sources of supply and service providers, referrals, networking and information. NCSU, College of Engineering, Industrial Extension Service.
http://www.ies.ncsu.edu/

Technical Assistance, Information and Referral Services
Engineering extension specialists assist hundreds of firms each year in defining and solving engineering and industrial problems.
NCSU, College of Engineering, Industrial Extension Service
http://www.ies.ncsu.edu/

Rapid Prototyping Center- WCU
Located on the campus of Western Carolina University, it provides numerous resources including precise measuring systems that utilize active scanning technology, 3-D modeling systems that enable the swift production of non-functioning prototypes, and fusion deposition modeling machinery that can be used to create actual working prototypes. 
Contact:
Department of Engineering Technology
161 Belk Building
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Voice: 828-227-2159
Fax: 828-227-7838
http://et.wcu.edu/

Industrial Revitalization Forum Series
Series of industry and university interactions that inform, demonstrate and promote the application of new technologies for improving productivity and equality.
NCSU, College of Engineering, Industrial Extension Service.
http://www.ies.ncsu.edu/