09/03/2026
Big things are happening at UNI’s Foundry 4.0 Center!
UNI has been awarded $970,000 through the Iowa Economic Development Authority to bring new Industry 4.0 technologies to the center, including a 3D sand printer and induction furnace.
The investment will expand opportunities for hands-on student learning, applied research and partnerships with Iowa manufacturers – helping prepare the next generation of advanced manufacturing professionals while supporting innovation across the state.
UNI has been awarded a nearly $1 million grant to advance its Foundry 4.0 Center. The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Strategic Infrastructure Program funding will help modernize foundry operations and advance smart manufacturing across Iowa.
Learn more about the investment ➡️ https://insideuni.uni.edu/stem/uni-awarded-nearly-1m-advance-foundry-40-center