Where Academia
Meets Industry

Connect with student innovators, Expert Faculty, access world-class equipment, and turn ideas into real solutions.

Industry Lab Solutions

Innovation through Academia

Autonomous Commercial and Agriculture Drones
Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
Autonomous Commercial and Agriculture Drones

A senior design team engineered a precision commercial and agricultural drone capable of autonomous field mapping and pesticide deployment, reducing chemical usage.

Embedded SystemsDrone DesignCAD
Smart Manufacturing Conveyor System and Machine Learning and Vision Implementation
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Smart Manufacturing Conveyor System and Machine Learning and Vision Implementation

Students designed and built an IoT-enabled conveyor monitoring system that detects anomalies in real time, cutting downtime on the production floor.

IoTCNC FabricationData Analytics
Lightweight Materials, Science, and Structure Technology
Materials & Mechanical Engineering
Lightweight Materials, Science, and Structure Technology

A research team focused on developing material science and structural systems that will improve efficiency, sustainability, and functional application.

CompositesThermal Analysis3D Printing

Featured Projects

Real Challenges. Real Students. Faculty Expertise. Real Results

Industry Lab Impact

15+

Industry Partners

20+

Student Projects

12+

Research Disciplines

$50,000+

Research Sponsored

Academia Partners

Royal Thumper
Department of Education
Andrews Innovation
School of Engineering
Academia Partner 1
Academia Partner 2
Royal Thumper
Department of Education
Andrews Innovation
School of Engineering
Academia Partner 1
Academia Partner 2

Industry Partners

Grotnes
Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber
SPC
Astroport Space Technologies
Cornerstone Alliance
Precision Machine Works
Gaishin Manufacturing
Niles Steel Tank
Grotnes
Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber
SPC
Astroport Space Technologies
Cornerstone Alliance
Precision Machine Works
Gaishin Manufacturing
Niles Steel Tank

Our Programs

Flexible engagement models designed for your partnership needs

Sponsored Senior Design Projects

Industry sponsors engineering and interdisciplinary student teams to solve commercial challenges.

Our flagship program connects companies with top engineering talent on real-world projects.

Innovation Projects

Testing, simulation, validation, and feasibility studies for your innovation challenges.

Leverage our labs and faculty expertise for rigorous research support.

Contract Engineering & Manufacturing

Engineering consulting, technical development, and small-scale manufacturing with quality oversight.

CAD, FEA, CNC machining, PCB design, and batch production with our student workforce.

Talent Pipeline

Connect with Andrews students through structured, paid internship programs.

Build your talent pipeline with motivated engineering and technology students.

Project Lifecycle

From discovery to deployment

1

Discovery

2

Research

3

Design

4

Prototype

5

Testing

6

Manufacturing

7

Deployment

8

Support

Equipment & Capabilities

World-class resources for innovation

Resin 3D Printer+1 photos

3D Printing

Resin 3D Printer

High-speed FDM 3D printer for rapid prototyping and production.

AvailableView details →
BambuLab 3D Printer

3D Printing

BambuLab 3D Printer

Industrial-grade printer for carbon fiber and nylon parts.

AvailableView details →
Resin 3D Printer

3D Printing

Resin 3D Printer

High-resolution UV resin printer for detailed parts and jewelry.

AvailableView details →
Markged Composite 3D Printer

CNC/Fabrication

Markged Composite 3D Printer

High-power laser for cutting and engraving wood, acrylic, fabric, and more.

AvailableView details →
CNC Milling Machine+10 photos

CNC/Fabrication

CNC Milling Machine

Precision CNC mill for metal and composite fabrication.

In UseView details →
PCB Design & Prototyping Station+2 photos

Electronics

PCB Design & Prototyping Station

Complete PCB design tools and rapid prototyping capabilities.

AvailableView details →

Events

Showcases, open houses, networking nights, and more — connect with the Industry Lab community.

Showcase
Senior Design Project Showcase
April 29, 2027

Watch senior engineering teams present their sponsored industry projects.

Summit
Industry Lab Summit
September 25, 2026

Tee off with leaders of the local industries and alumni. Friday September 25, 1:00–4:00 PM. 4160 E Campus Cir Dr, Berrien Springs, MI 49104 – Andrews University golf campus. Hosted by Andrews University - Industry Lab.

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Conference
Innovation Conference
March 27–29, 2027

Andrews Innovation Conference – HYVE X 2027. A premier showcase of student innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about partnering with us.

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Let's discuss how the Industry Lab can support your R&D, prototyping, and talent strategy.