The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cross-industry research and development consortium[1] located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Membership consists of a network of industry, government, non-profit organizations, and academia partners to develop, demonstrate, and transition innovative technologies efficiently, with resources minimization.
[2] NCMS brings together project teams made up of technology providers, suppliers, and users to perform research and development (R&D).
[3] The NCMS mission is to lead the rapid development of cross-industry R&D programs to build the global competitiveness of its manufacturing industry partners.
[4] NCMS was created to help revitalize the machine tool industry but has grown to include all sectors of North American manufacturing.