UGA Manufacturing Living Labs
About Us
Living labs are dynamic innovation ecosystems that foster collaboration among citizens, businesses, research institutions, and governments. By leveraging real-life settings and ongoing feedback, living labs prioritize co-creation and rapid prototyping to develop sustainable solutions, delivering shared value to all participants while facilitating transformative change and up-scaling innovations.
University of Georgia Manufacturing Living Labs (UGA MLL) are comprised of university students and faculty, local and regional communities, K-12 schools, industry partners, and international collaborators. We embody a collaborative and experimental approach to innovation in manufacturing, aiming to accelerate the adoption of new technologies and practices that can drive industry competitiveness and sustainability.
We bridge the gaps between theoretical research and practical application, paving the way for transformative advancements in the manufacturing sector. As a dynamic and collaborative environment aimed at improving manufacturing processes and outcomes, we are founded on three core pillars: research, education, and engagement. Click any of the tiles below to learn more.
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Latest News
National Manufacturing Day 2025
Oct 2, 2025
Our 2025 National Manufacturing Day celebration brought together industry partners, students, and community members for a day of learning and engagement. Attendees visited industry exhibitor tables, toured our lab spaces—including the 53-foot Georgia AIM Mobile Studio—and experienced hands-on technology demonstrations.
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Agritech & AI Innovation Expo 2025 at Albany State University
Apr 22, 2025
UGA's Manufacturing Living Labs joined forces with a number of organizations to host the AgriTech & AI Innovation Expo at Albany State University's West Campus. Held on April 22, 2025, Earth Day, the expo brought together leaders in agriculture, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced manufacturing together to shape the future of workforce development and economic growth in rural Georgia.
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UGA Celebrates National Manufacturing Day with Georgia AIM
Oct 11, 2024
National Manufacturing Day, observed annually on the first Friday in October, highlights modern advancements in manufacturing across the country. This year, UGA’s Innovation Factory opened its doors and the Georgia Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing (AIM) unveiled its brand-new mobile studio at the Interdisciplinary Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (I-STEM) Research Complex.
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