Research drives science and technology–driven innovation in Wisconsin’s Energy, Power, and Controls (EPC) sector, as it has for more than 100 years.
The Midwest Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC) partners with top scientists at UW–Madison, UW–Milwaukee, Marquette University, and the Milwaukee School of Engineering in a public-private research model that helps our member companies solve the toughest problems our industry faces in this new industrial revolution. This innovative approach to research will help us tackle the biggest obstacles facing the EPC industry and the state economy. It will also make Wisconsin a national leader in science and technology–driven innovation and forge a reputation that is a magnet for investment, job creation, and talent.
Research Model
Pipeline effectively delivers results throughout projects
Offers measurable benefits and profit to universities, industry partners, and the state
Learn and test new concepts that can lead to large-scale improvements
Provides university partners with exciting new areas for academic exploration
Focus
Advanced manufacturing and materials systems
Extreme power conversion
Systems intelligence
Objectives
Capitalize on the strength of Energy, Power, and Controls cluster
Product development and commercialization
Connect researchers with employers
Resources
Technology symposiums
Workshops and events
Access to industry experts