Makino Subtractive Lab will be ‘driver for amazing things’
Collaboration between Miami, Butler Tech, Makino dedicated during ceremony
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A special ceremony was held on Feb. 2 for the Makino Subtractive Lab in the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub in Hamilton.
Makino Subtractive Lab will be ‘driver for amazing things’
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Part of the mission of the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub (AM Hub) is to meet the manufacturing challenges of the future.
The new Makino Subtractive Lab will be a leading factor in that goal. Located in the AM Hub at Miami University Regionals Hamilton campus, the Makino Subtractive Lab was officially introduced during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday.
“The Makino Lab is going to be a driver for amazing things to come for this state, this region, and the nation,” Ande Durojaiye, Miami’s vice president for strategy and partnerships, said. “When we look around to see who is doing amazing things, no one is doing anything like what we’re doing right here in this corner of Ohio.”
Makino is a global leader in high-performance computer numerical control machining centers and electrical control machining and is dedicated to providing cutting-edge machining technologies and innovative engineering solutions.
Miami President Gregory Crawford praised Makino for its generosity, as well as the additional partnerships with Butler Tech Career Technical Center and the Butler County commissioners to create the new lab.
“We’re excited to play a big role in the educational aspect, so that we can train and educate and really deliver that talent to this area to make it such a special place,” President Crawford said. “We knew that if we were able to pool our resources together that we could make something special.”
Engineering Technology education is central to the Makino Subtractive Lab. Integrated with Butler Tech, the lab immerses students in Makino CNC precision machining, where they develop hands-on expertise in high-accuracy milling, advanced machine controls, and production-level manufacturing practices. This experience builds industry-ready skills and credentials, creating a clear pipeline into Miami University’s Engineering Technology programs and today’s advanced manufacturing workforce.
Monday’s ribbon-cutting was part of the ceremony for the AM Hub, a $31 million collaboration between Miami University, Butler Tech, OhioMeansJobs Butler County, the city of Hamilton, and Butler County.
AM Hub officially opened in January. The 375,000-square-foot space is now home to advanced manufacturing education, training, and industry partnership. The hub provides space for joint programming between Butler Tech and Miami and serves as the foundation for workforce readiness and advanced manufacturing.
“Hands-on learning has to be at the core of the conversation,” said William Sprankles, superintendent and CEO of Butler Tech. “You can’t expect young people to truly impact the manufacturing industry if they don’t have experiences with hands-on learning.”
Peter Hoecklin, president of Makino, said the collaboration behind the lab was a powerful example of technology providers and educational institutions working together.
Jon Graft, former superintendent of Butler Tech, and David Fox, corporate training manager of Makino, also earned praise for their roles in bringing the lab to life.
“Technology is only as good as the people behind it,” Hoecklin said. “That’s why this partnership matters.”
The new Makino Subtractive Lab will be a leading factor in that goal. Located in the AM Hub at Miami University Regionals Hamilton campus, the Makino Subtractive Lab was officially introduced during a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday.
“The Makino Lab is going to be a driver for amazing things to come for this state, this region, and the nation,” Ande Durojaiye, Miami’s vice president for strategy and partnerships, said. “When we look around to see who is doing amazing things, no one is doing anything like what we’re doing right here in this corner of Ohio.”
Makino is a global leader in high-performance computer numerical control machining centers and electrical control machining and is dedicated to providing cutting-edge machining technologies and innovative engineering solutions.
Miami President Gregory Crawford praised Makino for its generosity, as well as the additional partnerships with Butler Tech Career Technical Center and the Butler County commissioners to create the new lab.
“We’re excited to play a big role in the educational aspect, so that we can train and educate and really deliver that talent to this area to make it such a special place,” President Crawford said. “We knew that if we were able to pool our resources together that we could make something special.”
Engineering Technology education is central to the Makino Subtractive Lab. Integrated with Butler Tech, the lab immerses students in Makino CNC precision machining, where they develop hands-on expertise in high-accuracy milling, advanced machine controls, and production-level manufacturing practices. This experience builds industry-ready skills and credentials, creating a clear pipeline into Miami University’s Engineering Technology programs and today’s advanced manufacturing workforce.
Monday’s ribbon-cutting was part of the ceremony for the AM Hub, a $31 million collaboration between Miami University, Butler Tech, OhioMeansJobs Butler County, the city of Hamilton, and Butler County.
AM Hub officially opened in January. The 375,000-square-foot space is now home to advanced manufacturing education, training, and industry partnership. The hub provides space for joint programming between Butler Tech and Miami and serves as the foundation for workforce readiness and advanced manufacturing.
“Hands-on learning has to be at the core of the conversation,” said William Sprankles, superintendent and CEO of Butler Tech. “You can’t expect young people to truly impact the manufacturing industry if they don’t have experiences with hands-on learning.”
Peter Hoecklin, president of Makino, said the collaboration behind the lab was a powerful example of technology providers and educational institutions working together.
Jon Graft, former superintendent of Butler Tech, and David Fox, corporate training manager of Makino, also earned praise for their roles in bringing the lab to life.
“Technology is only as good as the people behind it,” Hoecklin said. “That’s why this partnership matters.”
Established in 1809, Miami University is located in Oxford, Ohio, with regional campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, and a European study center in Luxembourg. Interested in learning more about the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce and Innovation Hub? Visit the website for more information.
