ARKANSAS CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

The Arkansas Center for Technology Transfer (ACTT), established by the College of Engineering in 1984, coordinates technical efforts and forms working partnerships with interested Arkansas industries statewide to improve processes and help solve technical problems. (The mission of ACTT is to increase the economic well-being of the citizens of Arkansas by providing technical assistance and training to industries of the State.) Its work is conducted by the specialized units described below. (ACTT is one of the premiere technical assistance centers west of the Mississippi River.)

The Center for Manufacturing Technology maintains a large variety of equipment and has the ability to provide direct problem-solving help to Arkansas industries having specific problems in their operations. The Center encourages manufacturing firms to use the lab's resources and equipment to simulate production problems to study possible solutions prior to investing capital. This option allows clients a truly unbiased, low-risk evaluation of technologies available.

The Industrial Training Laboratory specializes in the design and development of computer-based training programs. Computer Based Training (CBT) combines sound, still pictures, video, animation, and graphics in a variety of customized, interactive, instructional, and electronic performance support applications. The Lab serves as a forum for educational seminars on topics related to training and multimedia design, and as a showcase for emerging instructional technologies.

Engineering Extension Service provides short-term assistance to Arkansas businesses, industries, or local governments in seeking solutions to technical problems. Full-time professional engineers are available to help clients throughout the entire state.