Explore MMRL

We house state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and advanced processes. Our expert faculty and staff lead innovation in laser machining, particle coating, roll-to-roll printing, and more!

Have a Project in Mind?

We’re Here to Help You Succeed.

MMRL offers the expertise and facilities to support your project, from additive manufacturing to advanced research with reactive or energetic materials.

Interested in Partnering with MMRL?

Let’s Build the Future of Manufacturing Together.

Partner with MMRL to accelerate your R&D. From advanced additive processes to challenging materials, our expert team and state-of-the-art facilities are here to bring your innovation to life.

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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.

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

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Visiting the MMRL

We’ve curated key information to help facilitate your travel arrangements while visiting the MMRL in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. You can find it below.

Traveling to Indiana

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.

Lafayette Limo Reindeer Shuttle Car Rental (Indianapolis Airport)

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.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Northwest

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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