National Impact

XMO Initiative

Driving U.S. manufacturing through innovation, sustainability, and resilience

eXcellence in Manufacturing & Operations

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Research Expertise

Collaborate on additive, reactive, and materials research with Purdue faculty

Our facility

30,000 sq. ft.

Advanced manufacturing space with cutting-edge equipment and processes.

Accountability

MMRL Bi-Annual Report

At the Manufacturing and Materials Research Laboratories (MMRL), our goal is to achieve integrated scholarship, fellowship, and leadership at the intersection of manufacturing, materials, and design. Learn more about the MMRL, and its progress in our inaugural bi-annual report.
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News & Events

Explore the latest news, announcements, and upcoming events.
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Purdue MMRL launches Center for Critical Additive Alloy & Metal Manufacturing to strengthen U.S. industrial-base resilience

September 25, 2026
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$20 Million for Purdue to Advance Critical Research

July 27, 2026
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Manufacturing off Earth: Building what you need, when and where you need it.

June 25, 2026
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MMRL Faculty, Staff, and Students Earn Top Honors at NAMRC/MSEC 2026

June 19, 2026
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MMRL-XMO Industrial Seminar Brings Industry, Government, and Academia Together to Advance Manufacturing Innovation

June 08, 2026
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New 3D-printing and manufacturing techniques grant more control over energetic material behavior, improving safety

February 11, 2026
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In-space manufacturing experiment going to space

January 28, 2026
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Purdue Announces Center for In-Space Manufacturing

October 20, 2025

Visiting the MMRL

The Purdue University Airport (LAF) offers convenient round-trip flights from West Lafayette to Chicago with connections worldwide. Visitors can also travel through Indianapolis International Airport (IND), served by most major airlines, or Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), located about 140 miles north of Lafayette-West Lafayette, approximately a three-hour drive to Purdue.

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Ground transportation options make travel to and around Purdue convenient. Visitors will find several rental car agencies in the Lafayette-West Lafayette area, as well as at Indianapolis International Airport and Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Ride-sharing services, taxis, and shuttle options are also available to help facilitate travel between airports, hotels, and campus.

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If you are traveling through Indianapolis International Airport, there are multiple lodging options available nearby for convenience. Visitors may also choose accommodations close to Purdue’s Indianapolis campus or near the MMRL Lab at 16 Tech, providing easy access depending on your travel plans.

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West Lafayette and the surrounding Lafayette area offer a wide range of lodging options, from well-known hotel chains to locally owned accommodations. Many are located near Purdue’s campus and the MMRL, making them a convenient choice for visitors attending meetings, events, or research activities.

The Union Club Hotel The Hilton Garden Inn Hampton Inn & Suites West Lafayette Holiday Inn Lafayette – City Centre

This information is for Purdue on-campus parking only. Specific event-related parking arrangements may be provided depending on the event.

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