INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

“By accelerating innovation in this rapidly growing global market through regional collaboration, the Energy Innovation Center will energize new and existing businesses.”

MIKE LASZKIEWICZ • VICE PRESIDENT, ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

“WEDC has indeed been a key financial supporter as Milwaukee’s water technology has grown and developed as a world water hub, but what cannot be quantified is the value that all of the staff has provided as vital advisors and champions. WEDC’s vote of confidence has been instrumental in helping the Water Council, Global Water Center and our cluster as a whole to solidify our foundation and launch us to new heights.”

DEAN AMHAUS • PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE WATER COUNCIL

“Astronautics is excited about the possibility of creating and hosting a center of excellence that will leverage Wisconsin’s position as a leader in innovative technology, especially within the global aviation and aerospace industry. The unique competitive advantage of this center will be the blending of aerospace and cybersecurity solutions that will benefit both industry and higher education.”

CHAD CUNDIFF • PRESIDENT, ASTRONAUTICS

“One of the opportunities these Fab Labs offer is the link to local businesses and the community. They break down some of those barriers between schools and the community. These are dynamic spaces. With the investments that WEDC is making, their numbers are growing very rapidly. I don’t think anyone wants to contain that energy, but we have a prime opportunity to advance it even more by coordinating efforts.”

RANDY HULKE • DIRECTOR OF THE DISCOVERY CENTER FAB LAB AND DIRECTOR OF APPLIED RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT