Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Partner for Engineering Innovation
Since 1984, EWI has empowered industry leaders to overcome complex manufacturing challenges and integrate new processes to accelerate product development. As the only independent engineering consultancy with comprehensive labs dedicated to production process development, we combine unmatched expertise in materials joining, forming, testing, and modeling with $35 million of advanced equipment across two facilities. Our team of 160+ engineers and technical experts delivers objective, evidence-based solutions for aerospace, automotive, energy, medical devices, and other critical industries.Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with Buffalo Manufacturing Works in New York, we provide advisory services, technology development, and implementation support to help clients innovate with confidence. Our Cooperative Research Program offers exclusive access to pre-competitive R&D, technical staff, and collaborative networks that drive manufacturing advancements. With a proven track record of solving technical barriers and optimizing production efficiency, EWI remains committed to advancing U.S. manufacturing competitiveness through scientific methodology and cross-industry collaboration.
Services
Advisory Services
Technology Development
Implementation Support
Additive Manufacturing
Forming Processes
Materials Engineering
Automation Solutions
Production Support
Research Programs
Workforce Training
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- Since 1984, we've provided evidence-based engineering solutions for complex manufacturing challenges
- Our $35 million equipment portfolio supports comprehensive testing and process optimization
- 160+ technical experts offer deep industry-specific knowledge across multiple sectors
- Cooperative Research Program grants exclusive access to pre-competitive R&D initiatives
- Vendor-neutral approach ensures objective recommendations for production improvements
What people say
World-class knowledge
Empirical approach
Accommodating staff
Cutting-edge resources
Competitive advantage
Services
Advisory Services
Our advisory services help manufacturers identify optimal solutions through design reviews, process evaluations, and technology roadmapping. Engineering experts analyze production challenges and recommend evidence-based strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Technology Development
We develop customized manufacturing solutions using scientific methodology and advanced equipment. Our stage-gate development approach optimizes processes, validates materials, and creates innovative technologies that address specific production challenges while ensuring scalability and regulatory compliance for industrial applications.
Implementation Support
Our implementation services ensure smooth technology transfer from development to production. We provide equipment specification, process validation, staff training, and system integration support to minimize operational disruptions and maximize return on technology investments across manufacturing facilities.
Additive Manufacturing
The Additive Manufacturing Consortium accelerates metal AM adoption through collaborative research projects. We develop advanced processes like directed energy deposition and powder bed fusion while addressing technical challenges in materials qualification, process control, and production scalability for industrial applications.
Forming Processes
Our forming center consortium focuses on advancing metal forming technologies through collaborative research. We address industry challenges in formability, lubrication, and process design while developing innovative solutions for stamping, servo-forming, and other critical manufacturing processes.
People
Henry Cialone
President & CEO
Led EWI for 20 years, driving growth in advanced manufacturing solutions before transitioning to retirement while maintaining advisory involvement.
Laura Zoller
Consortium Director
Manages the EWI Forming Center Consortium, facilitating collaborative research projects and technical exchanges among industry stakeholders globally.
Questions
What industries does EWI specialize in?
We serve aerospace, automotive, energy, medical devices, consumer electronics, and heavy equipment manufacturing sectors with tailored engineering solutions.
How can EWI help with production process optimization?
Our experts analyze existing processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement evidence-based improvements using advanced testing equipment and scientific methodology.
What is the Cooperative Research Program?
This member-driven initiative provides exclusive access to pre-competitive R&D projects, technical staff, and collaborative networks for manufacturing innovation.
Do you offer additive manufacturing expertise?
Yes, our Additive Manufacturing Consortium accelerates metal AM technology development through collaborative research and industry partnerships.
How does EWI support technology implementation?
We provide end-to-end implementation services including equipment specification, process validation, staff training, and production integration support.
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