Oregon Fabrication and Design (OFAD)

Transform your concepts into reality through UO's premier manufacturing center. Oregon Facility for Advanced Manufacturing (OFAD) delivers comprehensive fabrication solutions from initial design consultation through final assembly, providing precision and expertise that drives innovation across diverse industries. 

Why Industry Leaders Choose OFAD

Complete Project Solutions 

From back-of-napkin sketches to complex engineering drawings, our expert team provides end-to-end manufacturing support. We develop CAD models, optimize tolerances for your manufacturing process, and deliver finished products that meet exacting specifications. 

Nano-to-Macro Manufacturing Capabilities 

  • Precision machining: Five-axis milling with 5-micron accuracy, CNC turning, and traditional manual machining 
  • Advanced 3D printing: Polymer printing down to 1-micron resolution, composites, fiber-reinforced components, and biocompatible materials 
  • Specialized fabrication: Laser welding, cutting, waterjet processing for materials up to 2m x 3m x 300mm 
  • Two-photon polymerization: Ultra-precise 3D structures for advanced applications 

Expert Support and Quality Control 

Our machinists and engineers offer consultation on material selection, tolerance decisions, and process planning. Quality checks include precision measurement protocols, with access to X-ray material analysis, non-contact laser scanning, and electron microscopy for detailed characterization when needed. 

Partnership Advantages

  • Design-to-manufacturing integration: Seamless transition from concept development through production 
  • Technical problem-solving: Expert consultation on manufacturing challenges and material optimization 
  • High-precision manufacturing: Advanced standards for critical applications requiring exacting tolerances 
  • Flexible project collaboration: Adaptable to diverse prototyping and development requirements 

Ready to realize your manufacturing vision? 

Our team will collaborate with you to assess project requirements, recommend optimal approaches, and deliver precision results that meet your specifications.  Contact OFAD directly to discuss manufacturing collaboration opportunities and explore how our capabilities align with your project needs.