Where Industry, Consulting, and Academia Build the Future Together
The Andrews Industry Lab ecosystem connects enterprises, consulting firms, researchers, students, and innovation partners to accelerate applied research, product development, workforce growth, and commercialization.
The Ecosystem Model
A scalable network connecting all innovation stakeholders
Industry Brings Challenges
Real-world problems requiring innovative solutions
Students Gain Experience
Applied learning on meaningful industry projects
Consultants Scale Execution
Access to specialized engineering and research teams
Faculty Provide Expertise
Academic rigor meets industrial application
Research Becomes Solutions
Turning theoretical knowledge into commercial products
Workforce Develops Talent
Building the future engineering and innovation workforce
Partner With the Industry Lab
Consulting firms can leverage Andrews Industry Lab as an applied innovation execution partner
Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
Healthcare Innovation
AI & Digital Transformation
Economic Development
White-Label Innovation Capacity
Consulting firms may partner with Andrews Industry Lab as a behind-the-scenes innovation and execution partner, scaling client delivery capacity through university-powered innovation teams.
Innovation Pods
Multidisciplinary teams assembled based on project needs
Mechanical Engineering Pod
Electrical & Embedded Pod
AI & Software Pod
Manufacturing Pod
Healthcare Innovation Pod
Commercialization Pod
Project Execution Pipeline
From concept to commercialization
Discovery
Problem Definition
Research & Feasibility
Prototype Dev
Testing & Validation
Manufacturing Ready
Commercialization
Market Launch
Building the Future Workforce
Direct pathways between students, employers, and regional workforce needs
For Students
- Real-world experience
- Industry mentorship
- Paid internships
- Job placement
For Employers
- Talent pipeline
- Sponsored internships
- Custom training
- University-backed innovation
For Region
- Economic growth
- Talent retention
- Innovation ecosystem
- Regional competitiveness
Partner Ecosystem
Current partners and future opportunities
Grotnes Inc.
Manufacturing
Niles Steel Tank
Manufacturing
Gaishin Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Spyder Controls
Tech
Astroport Space Technologies
Aerospace
Loma Linda University
Healthcare
Featured Projects
Real innovation happening at Andrews Industry Lab
Leaf Bag Collector
A push mower attachment that turns leaf collection into an effortless, automated bagging process
Headspace Collection and Conditioning Device
A portable, low-cost device for decentralized VOC analysis and on-site health monitoring
Roll Forming Project
Automating roll forming design calculations for manufacturing efficiency
The Future of Applied Innovation
Andrews Industry Lab is building the next generation of innovation ecosystems that connect academia, industry, and entrepreneurship at scale.
AI-powered industry matching
Regional manufacturing innovation networks
University commercialization pipelines
Industrial startup incubation
Advanced manufacturing ecosystems
Healthcare innovation networks
Ready to Partner?
Join us in building the future of applied innovation