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MMISDC Namanve

Machining, Manufacturing and Industrial Skills Development Centre

The Machining, Manufacturing and Industrial Skills Development Centre is UIRI's Namanve campus for advanced manufacturing, technical skills development, product development and industry support.

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A dedicated Namanve campus for industrial capability

MMISDC extends UIRI's work into Kampala Industrial Park with advanced manufacturing, applied research, production support and industry-relevant technical skills.

15 acres

Located in Kampala Industrial Park, Namanve

2020

Commissioned for industrial skills development

Specialised technical sections

Campus profile

A second face for UIRI's manufacturing and skills mandate

MMISDC is UIRI's Namanve campus, located in Namanve Industrial Park. It was established to strengthen industrial growth through applied research, modern manufacturing infrastructure, technical skills development and production support.

Namanve Industrial Park, Kampala

Commissioned on 15 January 2020 by H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

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Explore the Namanve campus capabilities

The centre brings together specialised technical sections for advanced manufacturing, practical training, prototyping, material testing and industry support.

Mechatronics

Mechatronics Section

Bridges mechanical systems, electronics and automation to support modern manufacturing, innovation, prototyping and technical skills development.

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Wood Technology

Wood Technology Section

Supports woodworking innovation, furniture and wood product development, practical training and technical advisory for industry and entrepreneurs.

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Computer numerical control section at MMISDC Namanve

CNC

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Section

Provides a platform for precision manufacturing, CNC machining, CAD/CAM skills, rapid prototyping and technology transfer.

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Materials and non-destructive testing laboratory at MMISDC Namanve

Materials & NDT

Materials & NDT Laboratory

Supports material research, quality assurance and non-destructive testing for industry, researchers and entrepreneurs.

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Welding powder coating and maintenance section at MMISDC Namanve

Welding & Maintenance

Welding, Powder Coating & Maintenance Section

Provides technical support for welding, powder coating, maintenance, fabrication skills and industrial production quality.

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Centre purpose

Built to connect applied research, industry and technical skills

MMISDC supports UIRI's wider mandate by creating a practical campus for product development, technology adoption, skills training and manufacturing support.

Carry out applied research for product development and provide platforms for innovation, science and technology application.

Develop and acquire appropriate technologies for a strong, effective and competitive industrial sector.

Promote value addition activities that transform local raw materials into competitive marketable products.

Bridge academia, government and the private sector to enhance commercialisation of research and development.

Technical capabilities

Industry support from idea to production

Technology-based product development

Industry-relevant technical skills training

Precision machining and prototyping

Technical advisory and incubation support

Applied research and production support

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Contact UIRI to enquire about technical support, training, incubation or industry collaboration through the Namanve campus.

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