Michigan State University's William A. Demmer Engineering Center

The heart of the new William A. Demmer Engineering Center is an open shop area, where walls and barriers were kept to a minimum to create flexibility for current and future projects. Core features of the space include a machine shop, computer numerical control, dynamometer space, and a ventilated chamber for composite materials work. A dedicated conference space will allow collaboration among team members, faculty members, and visiting professionals. Other features in the new facility include a testing area to conduct performance analysis, tolerances, and vehicle aerodynamics; a machine shop for hands-on design and building; fabrication area for using tools such as welders and jigs or putting multi-part pieces together; a composite room for lay-up and molding of custom parts; and a manager’s office. A modern design center will feature a bank of computers and equipment, such as plotters and 3D printers, allowing students to apply their technical expertise and creativity on new or redesigned projects.