Engineering Across Scales: From Lab Discovery to Industry Impact

The boundaries between mechanical engineering disciplines are rapidly disappearing. Biomedical devices, advanced materials, robotics and energy systems increasingly rely on shared advances in sensing, manufacturing and computation. Translating this work from the laboratory into marketable technologies and products depends on sustained exchange between academic researchers and the industry partners who understand the paths to deployment, scale and commercial impact.

The summit will showcase research in four thematic areas: 

• Biomedical Engineering
• Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
• Robotics and Design
• Energy, Environment and Quantum Sensing

Designed as part research showcase and part open house, the event offers ample opportunities to meet faculty, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, explore emerging technologies and connect with potential collaborators in an informal setting. Participants can explore opportunities for collaboration, sponsored research and talent recruitment while building relationships across disciplines. Drawing on Colorado's exceptional concentration of academic research, national laboratories and technology companies, the summit is designed to spark new partnerships and establish an annual signature event for the engineering community.