SUNY New Paltz Engineering Innovation Hub houses AM center

The Engineering Innovation Hub at SUNY New Paltz includes multiple teaching labs, a computer lab, conference rooms, faculty offices, open collaborative spaces, and lounge areas. Photo provided

The State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz has opened a new Engineering Innovation Hub. The 19,500-sq.-ft. academic building is designed to support and diversify the school’s rapidly growing engineering programs, foster collaboration between the college and local industry, and create opportunities for students and faculty.

“The Engineering Innovation Hub houses industry-leading equipment to support our students and faculty, as well as the work of companies partnering with the college through 3D design and printing,” said SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian. “This investment is projected to yield a regional economic impact of more than $75 million, and about 195 jobs, over 10 years.”

The facility will serve as the new home of the Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center (HVAMC) at SUNY New Paltz, home of the college’s 3D design and printing program, and also will house the bachelor’s degree program in mechanical engineering.