About Us
Supported by a gift from Purdue Northwest alumnus and Carlisle Companies Inc. Chairman, President and CEO Dave Roberts, the Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center serves as a catalyst for economic development and technological transfer throughout Northwest Indiana and provides advanced manufacturing opportunities and related training for manufacturing companies of all sizes.
Where Are We?
The 18,000 square foot facility is located at 7150 Indianapolis Blvd., just a few blocks west of the Purdue University Northwest Hammond campus. Project/training facilities occupy the majority of the space within the center.
Project facilities enable faculty, students and community clients to design, develop and test prototypes. Training facilities enable workforce development in advanced manufacturing and provide technology solutions to the manufacturing industry.
Contact Us
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs | Executive Director: Roberts Impact Lab; Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center; Society of Innovators
(219) 989-8092
Roberts Impact Lab, Room 2182
Experiential Learning
Experiential learning lets students apply their studies in a real-world setting. CMEC benefits students and community members who need assistance commercializing their ideas as well as industry seeking technology solutions through sponsored projects.
An Initiative of PNW’s Strategic Plan
PNW addresses existing needs in our communities while providing leadership in developing industries of tomorrow—industries that will employ our graduates and enhance the economic development of northwest Indiana.