MSC Machining Research Laboratory
Introducing the MSC Machining Research Laboratory
The new MSC Machining Research Laboratory, hosted by UT Knoxville, brings industry professionals, suppliers, educators and students together, offering unprecedented opportunities for collaboration and innovation. Here, we will improve capabilities for component manufacturing, find solutions to mission-critical manufacturing challenges, and inspire the next generation of engineers.
See how our future-focused smart technology is driving change in the metalworking industry, and discover how you can get involved and sharpen your own skills.
What We Do At the Lab
Innovation Adoption
We provide manufacturers the opportunity to observe new technology in action and work directly with us to integrate innovations into their manufacturing process.
Research and Development
We work with practicing engineers to experiment, develop and deploy technology to increase productivity across machining, additive, metrology, and hybrid manufacturing.
For the Next Generation
We're investing in the future of the industry by working with undergraduate and graduate students on research studies and hosting competitions to support manufacturing education.
Events and Highlights
Manufacturing Day 2023
This year, we celebrated Manufacturing Day by inviting groups of students to tour the MSC Machining Research Laboratory. Participants saw innovation in action, listened to interviews with industry experts, and discovered the broad range of high-skill careers that our industry has to offer.
2023 SEC Machining Competition Recap
MSC was a proud partner of the second annual SEC Machining Competition, as teams of students competed to show off their manufacturing know-how. Congratulations to the UT Knoxville team on two back-to-back victories.
Kennametal 
Sandvik 
Mitutoyo 
Master Fluid Solutions 
Stanley Black & Decker 
Milwaukee 
Haimer 
Schunk 
OSG 
