Solutions for your manufacturing and materials challenges, supported by data analytics and AI
The Roux Institute’s Engineering team offers a unique model of applied researchers ready to tackle your business problems. We combine the breadth, depth, and thought leadership of a top research institution with the agility of a professional services firm to meet your real-world needs with advanced and smart manufacturing, materials science innovation, and lab facilities. Bring us your technical gap, and we’ll work with you to define the problem and create a solution that delivers return on investment.
- industry looking for manufacturing or materials engineering?
- industry looking for advanced manufacturing or materials testing facilities?
- a defense-sector organization?
Advanced Manufacturing for Industry
Our team leads cutting-edge innovation in advanced manufacturing, with a focus on supporting the evolving needs of the defense sector. Leveraging a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing facility, we develop and deploy next-generation processes that enhance the performance, reliability, and scalability of mission-critical components and systems.
From high-strength alloys and engineered composites to additive manufacturing and digital fabrication, our work bridges materials science, mechanical engineering, and data-driven design. We specialize in accelerating the transition from lab-scale discovery to field-ready technologies—ensuring that materials and manufacturing processes meet the highest standards of performance and resilience under extreme conditions.
Partnering with defense agencies and industry leaders, we deliver tailored solutions that support national security, supply chain innovation, and technological superiority on and off the battlefield.
Transforming Materials, Shaping the Future
Our materials science research team is at the forefront of discovery, design, and development of next-generation materials that power innovation across industries. With deep expertise spanning fundamental science to applied engineering, we investigate the full spectrum of materials—from soft matter and polymers to metals, ceramics, and complex composites.
Our work explores the atomic, molecular, and macroscopic behavior of materials to understand and control their properties and performance. From uncovering new material phenomena to engineering novel structures and interfaces, we advance the mechanics of materials to meet the demands of emerging technologies in energy, healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, and beyond.
Through a multidisciplinary approach and state-of-the-art facilities, our researchers drive breakthroughs in material functionality, durability, and sustainability—building the foundation for smarter, stronger, and more adaptable solutions for the real world.
Maine-Based Partner to Solve Your Materials Challenges
Harness the cutting-edge expertise of leading engineering research faculty through our Materials Characterization and Test Services. We offer advanced analytical capabilities to help industry partners, startups, and research collaborators understand, evaluate, and optimize the properties and performance of materials across a wide range of applications.
Our state-of-the-art facilities support testing at the micro and nano scale, enabling precise measurement of mechanical, thermal, chemical, and structural characteristics. From metals and polymers to composites and advanced ceramics, our team provides actionable insights powered by techniques such as electron microscopy, spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, and more.
Whether you’re troubleshooting a failure, validating a prototype, or developing next-generation materials, our customized, data-driven approach ensures accurate results and expert interpretation. Partner with us to accelerate innovation, reduce risk, and bring stronger, more reliable products to market.
Smart Manufacturing Roadmap Program
The Smart Manufacturing Roadmap Program offers Maine and regional manufacturers a structured pathway to digital transformation. Based on a comprehensive market study conducted by Stone & Associates and RTI Innovation Advisors, this program addresses the critical needs identified for successful Industry 4.0 adoption across the state.
Our Partners
Our partnerships are built for you, with you, to develop tailored solutions specifically designed to tackle your organization’s unique and pressing challenges.
How We Work with Industry
We collaborate closely with industry partners to accelerate innovation, solve pressing technical challenges, and translate research into real-world impact. Our Engineering team offers multiple pathways for engagement—whether you’re looking for rapid technical support or long-term strategic collaboration.
Flexible Partnership Models
We support industry through a range of collaboration models to meet diverse needs:
- Fee-for-Service Projects: Engage our faculty, researchers, and state-of-the-art facilities on a project basis to access specialized expertise, testing, and prototyping capabilities. These engagements are ideal for companies seeking quick-turnaround consulting, analysis, or technical development support.
- Collaborative R&D: Co-develop new technologies, materials, or systems through sponsored research agreements tailored to your goals. We work with partners across sectors to drive innovation from early discovery to deployment.
- Grant-Funded Partnerships: Collaborate with us on government- or foundation-funded research programs. We actively pursue joint proposals with industry collaborators to access funding from agencies such as DOD, NASA, the SBA, and others, supporting shared innovation priorities.
Partner With Us
Our team is ready to get to work. Whether it’s a smaller, few-month project, a year-long intensive, or anything in between, we’ll put together the team and solution that drives business outcomes for your organization.