Iowa State University is a leader in agricultural and engineering programming.
As such, several specialized labs, workspaces, equipment and more are available for the use of our corporate partners.
Fee for Service
Iowa State University has more than 700 fee-for-service accounts, ranging from small one-time events to large on-going operations.
Mitigate Risk & Liability
The EDIR team can assist industry leaders with the successful planning and implementation of activities in partnership with Iowa State University which may involve potential liability and risk exposure.
Labs and Staff
The EDIR team can offer companies across an array of industries access to highly specialized equipment, technology, and staff available exclusively through Iowa State University.
Prototyping
The EDIR team works closely with CIRAS staff to ensure industry leaders can find the specific knowledge and expertise needed to take an idea from vision to prototype. The EDIR's Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) has been delivering proven services since 1963 to enhance the performance of Iowa businesses. CIRAS offers a board range of services to help businesses prosper and grow, including Prototyping or 3D Printing support. CIRAS has polymer (plastic), TPU (rubber like), and metal printing capabilities. The EDIR staff works closely with CIRAS to ensure industry leaders can find the specific knowledge and expertise needed to take their product, process, and business to the next level.
Visualization
Iowa State University has access to leading-edge visualization tools.