An Alliance for Regional IntegrationAn Alliance for Regional Integration

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Alabama Robotics Technology ParkAlabama Robotics Technology Park Alabama Robotics Technology ParkAlabama Robotics Technology Park

Collaboration - state of Alabama, 2-year college system, Universities, AIDT & robotics industry

Stimulate regional WF development pipeline: integration of K-12 2-year colleges post baccalaureate institutions, industry, & federal defense & civil agencies

Three facilities … 53 acre site directly across Highway 31 Calhoun’s Decatur Campus

RTP GoalsRTP GoalsRTP GoalsRTP Goals Develop & deliver company-specific, technology focused Develop & deliver company-specific, technology focused

training and education programs. training and education programs.

Provide skill-specific education & training to assist Provide skill-specific education & training to assist employee/student advancement at all levels.employee/student advancement at all levels.

Provide the right facilities and workplace environment to Provide the right facilities and workplace environment to meet needs of:meet needs of:> gov’t & industry robotic advanced tech R&D> gov’t & industry robotic advanced tech R&D

> systems integration> systems integration> entrepreneurial opportunities> entrepreneurial opportunities

RTP EducationRTP Education

K-12Apprenticeship/Dual-Enrollment

Tours & Events

Two-Year Community CollegesCredit/NoncreditApprenticeships

Four-Year UniversitiesDegree Opportunities

Apprenticeships

Robotic Maintenance & Technical CenterRobotic Maintenance & Technical Center Phase 1 Phase 1

Address need for multi-skilled maint & robotics technicians (training facility)

Flexible 52K sq ft facility (mezzanine observation area) Robotics companies pledged $42M in equipment 8 Robotic cells & integrated mfg line Morgan Co, Limestone Co, Decatur, Athens $1M each & Calhoun $3M

(all pledged) Ground breaking Nov 2008; open June 2010 Short Certificates Intermediate (Combination Certificate & Vendor Training) Long Term (Degree Programs)

Advanced Technology R&D CenterAdvanced Technology R&D CenterPhase 2Phase 2

Several robotics R&D alliances - federal aerospace/defense agencies & industry, law enforcement, research univ. & jr. college consortia, auto industry, & biomedical technology

Large high bay space with flexible, modular infrastructure

Outdoor R&D testing facility in variety of environments

Professional staff, company professionals and university graduate students

R&D, testing & user-training of leading edge robotics for military projects, space exploration & uses of unmanned ground, air, & submerged vehicles.

Automation Integration & Entrepreneurial CenterAutomation Integration & Entrepreneurial CenterPhase 3Phase 3

Adapt robots for future needs & innovative uses in evolving robotics industry

Collaboration to stimulate small business dev. & create new product lines in existing mid-mkt & large mkt robotic corps.

Manufacturing line SW & HW integration Testing of new systems Oriented to specific user needs

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RTP: Where We Are…RTP: Where We Are…

Business Model: Developed & Evolving

Strategic Plan: Activated & Evolving

Marketing Plan/Website: Activated & Evolving

Phase I Building: Construction Started

Phase II Design: 95% Complete

Advisory Councils: Established & Providing Value

Program & Facilities Use Evolving in ConcertPlanning: with Business Model

Partnerships: Initiated & Evolving

Work-in-ProcessWork-in-Process

Achieving New Educational Program Approvals

Sustained Funding/Revenue Stream Moving Forward

Typical Architect/Contractor Issues

Security/Proprietary Agreements with Tenants

Integrating Education Entities

Education & Workforce Pipeline Development

Evolving an Integrated Business Model & Actionable Business Plan

Executive Board of DirectorsExecutive Board of Directors

Mr. Jim Bolte, President, Toyota Motor Mfg Alabama, Huntsville Mr. Brian Buckner, Engineering Manager, Yutaka Technologies, Cullman Dr. Nancy Jan Davis, Vice President & Deputy General Manager, Jacobs

Engineering Science & Technical Services, Huntsville Mr. Ralph Malone, Owner, Triana Metal Fabrications, Huntsville Mr. Jason Putnam, Vice President for Operations & Business Development, Pro-

Air Services, Decatur, Vice Chairperson Mr. Mike Selby, President, Automatic Screw Machine Products Company, Inc.,

Decatur Dr. Joe Sparks, Executive Advisor, Booz Allen Hamilton, Huntsville, Chairperson Dr. Marilyn Beck, President, Calhoun Community College, Decatur Mr. Ed Castile, Executive Director, Alabama Industrial Development Training,

Montgomery

Advisory CouncilsAdvisory Councils

Phase IPhase IA larger group of Mfg. Professionals assisting with program development & equipment identification.

Phase IIPhase IIA larger group of R & D Professionals & University Staff assisting with developing the full potential of Phase II.

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