Collaborative Efforts Boost Hybrid Manufacturing Innovations


Thursday 16 April 2026, 10:25:02 AM


Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and OPEN MIND Technologies USA are strengthening their partnership to propel innovations in hybrid and additive manufacturing. This synergy aims to address real-world manufacturing challenges through collaboration, innovation, and advanced technologies.

During a recent visit to the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at ORNL, Volker Nesenhöner, CEO of OPEN MIND, and Alan Levine, Managing Director of OPEN MIND Technologies USA, reiterated the importance of such partnerships in driving forward the manufacturing sector. The facility plays a crucial role in developing components for end-users and implementing new CAM strategies and build techniques.

Both organisations are committed to advancing manufacturing’s future through innovation and practical application. Their joint projects focus on component development and proof-of-concept initiatives, showcasing how state-of-the-art technologies can tackle industry challenges.

Dr. Thomas Feldhausen and his team at ORNL have been pivotal in advancing hyperMILL solutions, crucial software in computer-aided manufacturing. Their ongoing contributions demonstrate effective collaboration to address the industry’s evolving needs and deliver tangible results.

This partnership underscores the significance of collaborative efforts in advancing the manufacturing sector. By leveraging the combined expertise and resources of both ORNL and OPEN MIND, the future of manufacturing appears promising, with ongoing developments set to benefit a wide array of industries.

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