About Us

The Colorado Association for Manufacturing and Technology (CAMT) is a statewide manufacturing assistance center, partially funded by the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) and hosted by the University of Colorado. CAMT encourages the strength and competitiveness of Colorado manufacturers through on-site technical assistance and support, collaboration-focused industry programs, and leveraging government, university and economic development partnerships. CAMT hosts myriad programs in support of its mission.

Through onsite support and technical assistance, CAMT works to boost the competitiveness of Colorado manufacturers. CAMT’s experienced engineers and business professionals with skills in manufacturing, management, process and technology work closely with manufacturers to provide company assessments, customized training and workshops, and hands-on facilitation and implementation.

CAMT is committed to maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and providing results that improve a company's bottom line. Economic impact has been significant as reflected below:

Estimates of Client Benefits - *Cumulative Jan. 2000 - March 2010
Increased Sales - $174,212,379
Decreased Costs - $61,606,382
Capital Spending Increases - $64,052,424
Jobs Created or Saved - 2259

*Source: Independent surveys of 249 companies.

• CAMT has developed a web portal designed to strengthen the supply chain through enabling companies to search for local suppliers, collaborate on larger national and international opportunities, and pool selling capabilities (similar to the concept of a co-op).
  
• By partnering with Colorado universities and national laboratories, CAMT helps manufacturers access academic resources and find technology that is available to integrate with their product development.
  
• CAMT offers workforce development on-site training and workshops to provide employees with education in world-class manufacturing. In addition, we offer programs to high school students to foster greater awareness of, and appreciation for, career opportunities in manufacturing.
  
• Business networks are imperative to achieving regional industry growth, and CAMT has been a key driver in the initiation of manufacturing taskforces across the state. These taskforces provide a platform for business leaders to learn from other successful business leaders, share technical knowledge and innovations, and uncover strategic partnership opportunities.
  
• As a statewide manufacturing advocate, CAMT makes research and policy recommendations on policy issues such as OSHA, environmental and healthcare that have a significant impact on manufacturing costs.