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A variety of organizations have been formed to advance the
interests of the emerging advanced manufacturing industry in Metro
Orlando through networking events, information sharing and research
and development endeavors. Following are brief overviews of a
sampling of these organizations:
AeA
AeA is the nation's largest high tech trade association and is
dedicated to advancing the business of technology. AeA represents
more than 3,000 companies with 1.8 million employees. These 3000+
companies span the high-technology spectrum, from software,
semiconductors, medical devices and computers to Internet
technology, advanced electronics and telecommunications systems and
services. With 17 regional U.S. councils, including one based in
Orlando, and offices in Brussels and Beijing, AeA offers a unique
global policy grassroots capability and a wide portfolio of
valuable business services and products for the high tech industry.
AeA has been the accepted voice of the U.S. technology community
since 1943.
Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center
(AMPAC)
In affiliation with the University of Central Florida (UCF), the
goal of AMPAC is to excel in the development, processing and
characterization of advanced materials. AMPAC aims to stimulate
growth and in-depth research and education in advanced materials
and works to make further developments in areas associated with
energy technologies, lasers and microelectronics. The center is
home to the UCF-Cirent Materials Characterization Facility (MCF), a
$10 million dollar facility with state-of-the-art surface and
materials characterization equipment. This facility is located in
the Central Florida Research Park, adjacent to the UCF campus.
AMPAC has established an Industrial Affiliates Program to
improve communication between industry/government organizations,
share expertise and build strong partnerships for research and
education.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE)
With a chapter based in Orlando, the IEEE is a non-profit
professional association with members representing various fields
in electrotechnologies and information technologies. It is a
leading authority in numerous technical areas and offers its
members educational opportunities, networking opportunities, public
advocacy, and much more.
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