The Digital Twin Consortium establishes liaisons with global technology associations and standards bodies in industries that are early adopters of digital twins. These collaborations enable us to explore synergies in domain expertise, identify new use cases, spur the development of best practices and standards requirements, and amplify progress across the emerging marketplace. Learn more about our Mission and Vision.
About AIAA
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world's largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 91 countries, and 100 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. For more information, visit www.aiaa.org, and follow AIAA on Twitter, Facebook LinkedIn, and Instagram.
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world's largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 91 countries, and 100 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. For more information, visit www.aiaa.org, and follow AIAA on Twitter, Facebook LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About AIoT User Group
The AIoT User Group is a global, non-profit expert network. AI and IoT practitioners support companies to use the full potential of AI and IoT for smart, connected products and solutions. AIoT good practices are derived from real world use cases and documented in the AIoT Playbook. AIoT training classes and the AIoT lab help to get AIoT projects off the ground successfully. For more information, visit our website at https://aiotug.org/index.html.
The AIoT User Group is a global, non-profit expert network. AI and IoT practitioners support companies to use the full potential of AI and IoT for smart, connected products and solutions. AIoT good practices are derived from real world use cases and documented in the AIoT Playbook. AIoT training classes and the AIoT lab help to get AIoT projects off the ground successfully. For more information, visit our website at https://aiotug.org/index.html.
About the AREA
The Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) is the only global non-profit, member-based organization that is dedicated to the widespread adoption of interoperable AR-enabled enterprise systems. Whether you view it as the next computing paradigm, the key to breakthroughs in manufacturing and service efficiencies, or the door to as-yet unimagined applications, AR will have an unprecedented impact on enterprises of all kinds. The AREA is a program of the OMG. Visit https://thearea.org for more information.
The Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) is the only global non-profit, member-based organization that is dedicated to the widespread adoption of interoperable AR-enabled enterprise systems. Whether you view it as the next computing paradigm, the key to breakthroughs in manufacturing and service efficiencies, or the door to as-yet unimagined applications, AR will have an unprecedented impact on enterprises of all kinds. The AREA is a program of the OMG. Visit https://thearea.org for more information.
About Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings
The Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB), formerly the Continental Automated Building Association (CABA) is a leading international, not-for-profit industry organization promoting advanced technologies in homes and buildings since 1988.
The Association for Smarter Homes & Buildings (ASHB), formerly the Continental Automated Building Association (CABA) is a leading international, not-for-profit industry organization promoting advanced technologies in homes and buildings since 1988.
About Autonomy Institute
Autonomy Institute (501c3) is accelerating the “Path to Commerce” for intelligent and autonomous systems. This includes Digital Infrastructure, Autonomy, and AI at the edge. It is a government, industry, academia and public alliance to create the policies, markets, jobs, and community benefits of autonomy, starting with the Intelligent and Autonomous Infrastructure that is the equivalent of the Eisenhower Interstate Highways. For more information, please visit at https://autonomy.institute/.
Autonomy Institute (501c3) is accelerating the “Path to Commerce” for intelligent and autonomous systems. This includes Digital Infrastructure, Autonomy, and AI at the edge. It is a government, industry, academia and public alliance to create the policies, markets, jobs, and community benefits of autonomy, starting with the Intelligent and Autonomous Infrastructure that is the equivalent of the Eisenhower Interstate Highways. For more information, please visit at https://autonomy.institute/.
About buildingSMART International
buildingSMART International is a vendor-neutral and not for profit body that leads the development of open digital information flows across the built asset industry. Its mission is to proactively support industry participants who want to develop open standards for planning, design, procurement, assembly and operation of buildings and infrastructure worldwide. It provides the international network plus the necessary technical and process support. Its members, who range from across the built environment spectrum, collaborate under the buildingSMART organization. buildingSMART is engaged with other international standards bodies such as ISO, the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). Its core Industry Foundation Class (IFC) standards achieved ISO approval in 2012.
buildingSMART International is a vendor-neutral and not for profit body that leads the development of open digital information flows across the built asset industry. Its mission is to proactively support industry participants who want to develop open standards for planning, design, procurement, assembly and operation of buildings and infrastructure worldwide. It provides the international network plus the necessary technical and process support. Its members, who range from across the built environment spectrum, collaborate under the buildingSMART organization. buildingSMART is engaged with other international standards bodies such as ISO, the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) and the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). Its core Industry Foundation Class (IFC) standards achieved ISO approval in 2012.
About C4SB
C4SB is a coalition of passionate leaders in the smart building industry, bringing deep experience and enthusiasm to implementing interoperable smart information systems in commercial buildings worldwide. We believe there is significant operational value in the implementation of smarter building technologies on the 97% of buildings that lack digitization. We believe that smarter buildings provide a solid foundation for the emerging digital-centric workforce of the 21st century. For more information, please visit https://www.c4sb.org/.
C4SB is a coalition of passionate leaders in the smart building industry, bringing deep experience and enthusiasm to implementing interoperable smart information systems in commercial buildings worldwide. We believe there is significant operational value in the implementation of smarter building technologies on the 97% of buildings that lack digitization. We believe that smarter buildings provide a solid foundation for the emerging digital-centric workforce of the 21st century. For more information, please visit https://www.c4sb.org/.
About CESMII
CESMII - The Smart Manufacturing Institute: In partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Institute is a non-profit that brings over $140 million in public-private investment to radically improve the precision, performance, and efficiency of U.S. advanced manufacturing. CESMII is the 9th Institute of the Manufacturing USA, established by the White House to spur U.S. innovation, sustainability and competitivenes.
CESMII - The Smart Manufacturing Institute: In partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Institute is a non-profit that brings over $140 million in public-private investment to radically improve the precision, performance, and efficiency of U.S. advanced manufacturing. CESMII is the 9th Institute of the Manufacturing USA, established by the White House to spur U.S. innovation, sustainability and competitivenes.
About CEO Leadership Alliance of Orange County (CLAOC)
CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County (CLAOC) is a coalition of CEOs working together to solve our county’s most urgent problems and build a thriving Orange County for all. CLAOC was founded in 2017 by CEOs and leaders of some of the most prominent companies in the county to help shape a positive future for OC residents. Along with building high-performing, sustainable organizations, members are committed to a larger purpose and working to create a better world. For more information, please visit https://claoc.org/.
CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County (CLAOC) is a coalition of CEOs working together to solve our county’s most urgent problems and build a thriving Orange County for all. CLAOC was founded in 2017 by CEOs and leaders of some of the most prominent companies in the county to help shape a positive future for OC residents. Along with building high-performing, sustainable organizations, members are committed to a larger purpose and working to create a better world. For more information, please visit https://claoc.org/.
About CSDILA
The Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (CSDILA) was established at the University of Melbourne in November 2001. The vision for the Centre is to be, to drive the evolving concept of spatial data infrastructures to develop virtual information systems that integrate data and make it accessible for solving the demands facing modern society. CSDILA achieves this by undertaking research and training in Land Administration Systems (LAS) and Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI), particularly to pioneer ways of supporting the sustainability of land uses and the alleviation of poverty. The CSDILA team has developed leading-edge digital twin solutions with industry and government partners. Their agile in-house design and development team has the technical expertise and resources to implement quality digital twin solutions rapidly, and they are committed to research and training to evolve the maturity of digital twins. CSDILA builds collaborative, interactive 3D, AR and VR visualizations incorporating 2D, 3D, and 4D (time) data and services to meet business and decision-making requirements.
The Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (CSDILA) was established at the University of Melbourne in November 2001. The vision for the Centre is to be, to drive the evolving concept of spatial data infrastructures to develop virtual information systems that integrate data and make it accessible for solving the demands facing modern society. CSDILA achieves this by undertaking research and training in Land Administration Systems (LAS) and Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI), particularly to pioneer ways of supporting the sustainability of land uses and the alleviation of poverty. The CSDILA team has developed leading-edge digital twin solutions with industry and government partners. Their agile in-house design and development team has the technical expertise and resources to implement quality digital twin solutions rapidly, and they are committed to research and training to evolve the maturity of digital twins. CSDILA builds collaborative, interactive 3D, AR and VR visualizations incorporating 2D, 3D, and 4D (time) data and services to meet business and decision-making requirements.
About FIWARE Foundation
FIWARE Foundation is a non-profit organization that drives the definition and encourages the adoption of open standards (implemented using Open-Source technologies) that enable the development of portable and interoperable smart digital solutions across many domains, in a faster, easier, interoperable and affordable way, following an Open Source approach that avoids vendor lock-in, whilst also nurturing FIWARE as a sustainable and innovation-driven business ecosystem. Founded in 2016, the foundation has Atos, Engineering, NEC, Red Hat, Telefónica and Trigyn Technologies among its 370+ members.
FIWARE Foundation is a non-profit organization that drives the definition and encourages the adoption of open standards (implemented using Open-Source technologies) that enable the development of portable and interoperable smart digital solutions across many domains, in a faster, easier, interoperable and affordable way, following an Open Source approach that avoids vendor lock-in, whilst also nurturing FIWARE as a sustainable and innovation-driven business ecosystem. Founded in 2016, the foundation has Atos, Engineering, NEC, Red Hat, Telefónica and Trigyn Technologies among its 370+ members.
About Global Mining Guidelines Group
The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) accelerates the implementation of innovative technologies into the mining industry by bringing together stakeholders to create guidelines that respond to common challenges. Working Groups address topics such as interoperability, data access and usage, artificial intelligence, autonomous equipment, underground communication, battery-electric equipment, and comminution efficiency in mining.
The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) accelerates the implementation of innovative technologies into the mining industry by bringing together stakeholders to create guidelines that respond to common challenges. Working Groups address topics such as interoperability, data access and usage, artificial intelligence, autonomous equipment, underground communication, battery-electric equipment, and comminution efficiency in mining.
About Global Transaction Center
Global Transaction Center GmbH is a roof platform company, that helps international companies get business done easier both in China/Asia and in Germany/Europe. We focus on projects exchange in technology transformation, technology applications, and innovation. We integrate pilot projects and create opportunities in new markets like China and Germany in form of start-up, R&D, M&A, and operation For more information, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-transaction-center/about/.
Global Transaction Center GmbH is a roof platform company, that helps international companies get business done easier both in China/Asia and in Germany/Europe. We focus on projects exchange in technology transformation, technology applications, and innovation. We integrate pilot projects and create opportunities in new markets like China and Germany in form of start-up, R&D, M&A, and operation For more information, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-transaction-center/about/.
About IBPDI
The Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) is the only global non-profit, member-based organization that is dedicated to the widespread adoption of interoperable AR-enabled enterprise systems. Whether you view it as the next computing paradigm, the key to breakthroughs in manufacturing and service efficiencies, or the door to as-yet unimagined applications, AR will have an unprecedented impact on enterprises of all kinds. The AREA is a program of the OMG. Visit https://ibpdi.org/ for more information.
The Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) is the only global non-profit, member-based organization that is dedicated to the widespread adoption of interoperable AR-enabled enterprise systems. Whether you view it as the next computing paradigm, the key to breakthroughs in manufacturing and service efficiencies, or the door to as-yet unimagined applications, AR will have an unprecedented impact on enterprises of all kinds. The AREA is a program of the OMG. Visit https://ibpdi.org/ for more information.
About Industrial Digital Twin Association
The Industrial Digital Twin Association e.V. (IDTA) is an alliance for the development of the digital twin. As a coordinator on the topic of the digital twin, IDTA offers a platform for users from all industrial sectors to advance technology based on the Asset Administration Shell (AAS). The aim is to establish the digital twin as an open-source technology for the interoperability of components and to jointly develop it within the industry.
The Industrial Digital Twin Association e.V. (IDTA) is an alliance for the development of the digital twin. As a coordinator on the topic of the digital twin, IDTA offers a platform for users from all industrial sectors to advance technology based on the Asset Administration Shell (AAS). The aim is to establish the digital twin as an open-source technology for the interoperability of components and to jointly develop it within the industry.
About Industry IoT Consortium
The IIC is focused on driving technology innovation that fosters business development. We help organizations identify best technology practices, build credible brands, and transform their businesses. Our goal is to help our members get the best return on their IoT investment.
The IIC is focused on driving technology innovation that fosters business development. We help organizations identify best technology practices, build credible brands, and transform their businesses. Our goal is to help our members get the best return on their IoT investment.
About Interoperability Institute
Interoperability Institute is paving the way for organizations to collaborate on real-world interoperability solutions and enabling the next generation health IT workforce. Our mission is to enable organizations and communities to harness the benefits of interoperability at scale. This mission is achieved through next generation workforce training, interoperability testbed standardization, and solution development focused on enabling interoperability and standards. For more information, please visit https://interoperabilityinstitute.org/.
Interoperability Institute is paving the way for organizations to collaborate on real-world interoperability solutions and enabling the next generation health IT workforce. Our mission is to enable organizations and communities to harness the benefits of interoperability at scale. This mission is achieved through next generation workforce training, interoperability testbed standardization, and solution development focused on enabling interoperability and standards. For more information, please visit https://interoperabilityinstitute.org/.
About LF Edge
LF Edge is creating a unified community for Open Source Edge that fosters cross-industry collaboration across IOT, Telecom, Enterprise and Cloud ecosystems; enables organizations to accelerate adoption and the pace of innovation for edge computing; delivers value to end users by providing a neutral platform to capture and distribute requirements across the umbrella; and seeks to facilitate harmonization across Edge projects. For more information, please visit https://www.lfedge.org/.
LF Edge is creating a unified community for Open Source Edge that fosters cross-industry collaboration across IOT, Telecom, Enterprise and Cloud ecosystems; enables organizations to accelerate adoption and the pace of innovation for edge computing; delivers value to end users by providing a neutral platform to capture and distribute requirements across the umbrella; and seeks to facilitate harmonization across Edge projects. For more information, please visit https://www.lfedge.org/.
About MV Labs
MV Labs is a Silverstone based subsidiary of Multiview Media Ltd. Formed as a technical department to expand on the groundbreaking multi angle technology developed by Multiview Media that was featured at CES by Verizon. MV Labs is putting together the largest 6G Hub in Europe to be based at Silverstone ( the home of F1) with major technical, innovation and commercial partners. The 24,000 sq. ft purpose built facility will provide real world case studies across IoT, broadcast, advanced engineering, AI/ ML, AR/ VR, event management and more. MV Labs is working with UK government, Local enterprise partnerships, Silverstone technology cluster, telecoms providers, universities, commercial companies, cloud /data hub providers. It will eb at the forefront of the future telecommunications for the next decade. For more information, visit http://www.multiviewmedia.co.uk/.
MV Labs is a Silverstone based subsidiary of Multiview Media Ltd. Formed as a technical department to expand on the groundbreaking multi angle technology developed by Multiview Media that was featured at CES by Verizon. MV Labs is putting together the largest 6G Hub in Europe to be based at Silverstone ( the home of F1) with major technical, innovation and commercial partners. The 24,000 sq. ft purpose built facility will provide real world case studies across IoT, broadcast, advanced engineering, AI/ ML, AR/ VR, event management and more. MV Labs is working with UK government, Local enterprise partnerships, Silverstone technology cluster, telecoms providers, universities, commercial companies, cloud /data hub providers. It will eb at the forefront of the future telecommunications for the next decade. For more information, visit http://www.multiviewmedia.co.uk/.
About Manufacturing x Digital (MxD)
MxD is where innovative manufacturers go to forge their futures. In partnership with the Department of Defense, MxD equips U.S. factories with the digital tools, cybersecurity, and workforce expertise needed to begin building every part better than the last. As a result, our more than 300 partners increase their productivity, win more business, and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. For more information, please visit https://www.mxdusa.org/.
MxD is where innovative manufacturers go to forge their futures. In partnership with the Department of Defense, MxD equips U.S. factories with the digital tools, cybersecurity, and workforce expertise needed to begin building every part better than the last. As a result, our more than 300 partners increase their productivity, win more business, and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. For more information, please visit https://www.mxdusa.org/.
About National Institute of Building Sciences
National Institute of Building Sciences brings together labor and consumer interests, government representatives, regulatory agencies, and members of the building industry to identify and resolve problems and potential issues around the built environment. NIBS is a non-profit, non-governmental organization. For more information, visit nibs.org.
National Institute of Building Sciences brings together labor and consumer interests, government representatives, regulatory agencies, and members of the building industry to identify and resolve problems and potential issues around the built environment. NIBS is a non-profit, non-governmental organization. For more information, visit nibs.org.
About Open Applications Group (OAGi)
OAGi is a US-based non-profit standards organization established in 1995 for the purpose of addressing interoperability challenges among ERP systems through standards development. Over the years OAGi’s purpose has expanded to address interoperability challenges among any type of system within the enterprise (application-to-application) and between enterprises (business-to-business). For more information, visit https://oagi.org/.
OAGi is a US-based non-profit standards organization established in 1995 for the purpose of addressing interoperability challenges among ERP systems through standards development. Over the years OAGi’s purpose has expanded to address interoperability challenges among any type of system within the enterprise (application-to-application) and between enterprises (business-to-business). For more information, visit https://oagi.org/.
About Open Health Systems Laboratory (OHSL)
Open Health Systems Laboratory (OHSL) has been conceived to build global team science consortia by leveraging the best biomedical informatics, information, and communication technology. OHSL has technical expertise to utilize the latest developments in information technology, including informatics, natural language processing, and data collection and mining to bring solutions to our clients. For more information, visit https://ohsl.us/.
Open Health Systems Laboratory (OHSL) has been conceived to build global team science consortia by leveraging the best biomedical informatics, information, and communication technology. OHSL has technical expertise to utilize the latest developments in information technology, including informatics, natural language processing, and data collection and mining to bring solutions to our clients. For more information, visit https://ohsl.us/.
About OPC Foundation (Open Platform Communications)
OPC is the interoperability standard for the secure and reliable exchange of data in the industrial automation space and in other industries. It is platform independent and ensures the seamless flow of information among devices from multiple vendors. The OPC Foundation is responsible for the development and maintenance of this standard. For more information, visit https://opcfoundation.org/.
OPC is the interoperability standard for the secure and reliable exchange of data in the industrial automation space and in other industries. It is platform independent and ensures the seamless flow of information among devices from multiple vendors. The OPC Foundation is responsible for the development and maintenance of this standard. For more information, visit https://opcfoundation.org/.
About Open Industry Alliance 4.0
By joining our alliance, manufacturers and providers of Industry 4.0 solutions and services worldwide can collectively help their customers to successfully transition to the industrial internet of things. Thanks to new synergies, Open Industry 4.0 Alliance members master Industry 4.0 – and enable operators to take business to the next level. For more information, visit openindustry4.com.
By joining our alliance, manufacturers and providers of Industry 4.0 solutions and services worldwide can collectively help their customers to successfully transition to the industrial internet of things. Thanks to new synergies, Open Industry 4.0 Alliance members master Industry 4.0 – and enable operators to take business to the next level. For more information, visit openindustry4.com.
About About Project Haystack
Since its formation in March of 2011, the Project Haystack Organization, a 501(c) non-profit trade association, has been providing the industry with an open-source, collaborative environment to address the challenge of making data self-describing using semantic modeling, also known as data tagging. The work developed by the Project Haystack member companies and community streamlines the process of managing, presenting, and analyzing the vast amount of data produced by smart devices and equipment systems. The Haystack methodology can be used with any type of system and device data is not tied to any vendor or communication protocol. More information about the Project Haystack Organization and membership is available at: marketing.project-haystack.org. For Developers, please visit www.project-haystack.org.
Since its formation in March of 2011, the Project Haystack Organization, a 501(c) non-profit trade association, has been providing the industry with an open-source, collaborative environment to address the challenge of making data self-describing using semantic modeling, also known as data tagging. The work developed by the Project Haystack member companies and community streamlines the process of managing, presenting, and analyzing the vast amount of data produced by smart devices and equipment systems. The Haystack methodology can be used with any type of system and device data is not tied to any vendor or communication protocol. More information about the Project Haystack Organization and membership is available at: marketing.project-haystack.org. For Developers, please visit www.project-haystack.org.
About Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
As a globally recognized professional body, everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments. Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression, and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure. Our work with others provides a foundation for confident markets, pioneers better places to live and work, and is a force for positive social impact. With over 134,000 highly qualified trainees and professionals, and offices in every significant financial market, we are ideally placed to influence policy and embed our standards within local marketplaces in order to protect consumers and businesses. In doing so, we can innovate and progress the development of spaces and places, so they are fit for future generations, in addition to the challenges faced in the present.
As a globally recognized professional body, everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments. Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression, and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure. Our work with others provides a foundation for confident markets, pioneers better places to live and work, and is a force for positive social impact. With over 134,000 highly qualified trainees and professionals, and offices in every significant financial market, we are ideally placed to influence policy and embed our standards within local marketplaces in order to protect consumers and businesses. In doing so, we can innovate and progress the development of spaces and places, so they are fit for future generations, in addition to the challenges faced in the present.
About Smart Cities Council
The longest-running global smart cities ecosystem, the Smart Cities Council, was founded in 2012. We envision a world where innovation, technology and data leverage smart, sustainable cities with high-quality living and high-quality jobs. The Smart Cities Council serves as an objective and neutral network for sharing knowledge. As of 2022, the Smart Cities Council has produced eight (8) Smart Cities Weeks, five (5) Readiness Challenges with over thirty (30) winners and 80 Readiness Workshops serving over 50 cities with a total population of 1/2 Billion. We have also collected data on over six hundred (600) projects through the Readiness Challenge and offer a project platform called Activator.
The longest-running global smart cities ecosystem, the Smart Cities Council, was founded in 2012. We envision a world where innovation, technology and data leverage smart, sustainable cities with high-quality living and high-quality jobs. The Smart Cities Council serves as an objective and neutral network for sharing knowledge. As of 2022, the Smart Cities Council has produced eight (8) Smart Cities Weeks, five (5) Readiness Challenges with over thirty (30) winners and 80 Readiness Workshops serving over 50 cities with a total population of 1/2 Billion. We have also collected data on over six hundred (600) projects through the Readiness Challenge and offer a project platform called Activator.
About SWAN
SWAN, the Smart Water Networks Forum, is the leading global hub for the smart water sector. A UK-based non-profit, SWAN brings together leading international water utilities, solution providers, academics, investors, regulators, and other industry experts to accelerate the awareness and adoption of "smart," data-driven solutions in water and wastewater networks worldwide.
SWAN, the Smart Water Networks Forum, is the leading global hub for the smart water sector. A UK-based non-profit, SWAN brings together leading international water utilities, solution providers, academics, investors, regulators, and other industry experts to accelerate the awareness and adoption of "smart," data-driven solutions in water and wastewater networks worldwide.
About Texas State CIEDAR Consortium
Texas State CIEDAR is the Connected Infrastructure for Education, Demonstration, and Applied Research Consortium. CIEDAR is a new research and development marketplace for Texas State University. Operating under the Materials Application Research Center in San Marcos, CIEDAR serves as the transdisciplinary study of technologies with application to infrastructure.
Texas State CIEDAR is the Connected Infrastructure for Education, Demonstration, and Applied Research Consortium. CIEDAR is a new research and development marketplace for Texas State University. Operating under the Materials Application Research Center in San Marcos, CIEDAR serves as the transdisciplinary study of technologies with application to infrastructure.