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Engineering Materials Development Institute - EMDI, Akure
Engineering Materials Development Institute (EMDI), Akure is one of the then six Science and Engineering Development Complexes set up as centres initiated under NASENI. EMDI, Akure was established on 1st August, 1995 as the first indigenous government materials research and development Institute. Operations commenced at its temporary site along Ondo Road in May 1996.
EMDI’s Mandate
To work in the area of engineering materials infrastructure for the production of various types of sections and sizes of machines and equipment. The technology produced is thereafter transferred to private sector organizations, industries and relevant government agencies. EMDI also offers consultancy, technical and training services to organizations. Focus areas include:
- To transfer engineering materials production technologies to the private sector, industries and government agencies and offer consultancy and extension services to such and other organizations.
- To transfer engineering materials production technologies to the private sector, industries and government agencies and offer consultancy and extension services to such and other organizations.
- To establish and operate a physical and metallurgical laboratory for the testing of engineering materials of all types.
- To collaborate with cognate government ministries and agencies in the design of its research and development programs and projects.
- To accept, on terms specified by its trainees for practical work attachment in its work.
EMDI’s Mission
To transform scientific engineering materials and technological know-how and innovations into industrial products through strategic management of scarce financial resources: aggressive mobilization for and generation of financial resources; effective maintenance and sustenance of existing facilities; and intensified collaborations with relevant bodies and agencies within a highly professional and friendly work environment.
Our Services
EMDI offers wide range services in the field of engineering and capacity building.
- Materials Testing and Characterisation
- Microstructural Analysis
- X-Ray Diffractometry
- X-Ray Fluoroscopy (Chemical Analysis)
- Tensile /Compression Testing
- Optical and Electrical Characterization
- I-V Characterisation
- Particle Size Analysis
- Microhardness Testing
- Foundry Services
- Characterisation of different grades of cast iron, steel and its alloys
- Production of simple and intricate castings (ferrous and non-ferrous)
- Heat treatment operations
- Applied research in the area of Ductile Iron, Aus tempered Ductile Iron (ADI) , monolithic refractory lining for furnaces and refractory bricks.
- Pattern Making
- Manufacturing/Production Services
- Machine/Equipment Maintenance
- Plant Overhaul
- Design of Machine/Equipment
- Manufacture of Machine/Equipment
- Design and Manufacture of Machine/Equipment
- Production or Manufacture of Spares and Components.
- Capacity Building
- In the area of foundry education technology
- In the area of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
- Consultancy Services
- Engineering Audit / Technical Audit of plants
- Services for conferences, workshops and seminars
- 250 Seating Capacity Conference Hall
- Two 35 Seating Capacity Seminar Rooms
- Stand-by Generator
- Standard/Modern Catering Services
- Computer Systems, Multimedia projectors, overhead projectors and projector screens.
