Pilot Processing for Development and Scale Up
The National Polymer Innovation Center (NPIC) provides cutting-edge pilot-scale processing and advanced manufacturing services to help researchers and industry partners scale innovations from the lab to commercial viability. Our facility supports the development and optimization of polymer-based materials, films, coatings, and composites through precision-controlled processing systems.
Our equipment and capabilities include:
- 2 Roll Rubber Mill
- 3D Printing
- Bio Hybrid Line
- Biaxial Stretcher
- Blown Film Line
- Brabender Mixer
- Cast Film Coextrusion Line with MDO
- Compression Molding Press
- Electromagnetic Processing Line (EMP)
- Glass Shop
- Hybrid Solution Casting Line
- Injection Molder
- Micro Compounder
- Micro Injection Molder
- Nanoimprint Lithography
- Roll to Roll - Cast Film Line
- Twin Screw Extruder
- UV/IR Curing Line
Whether you're developing a new material, exploring scalable manufacturing techniques, or producing small pilot batches for testing, NPIC delivers the tools and expertise to accelerate your innovation pipeline.