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The U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Moore, in partnership with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Maneuver Battle Lab, Columbus State University, and the Civil-Military Innovation Institute, will host the grand opening of the Maneuver Innovation Lab at 11 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2025.
The Maneuver Innovation Lab, the first of its kind within a U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command unit, will serve as a hub for technological advancement and collaboration. The facility integrates the rapid prototyping capabilities of the Design, Innovation, Research, and Technology Lab, the experimental advancements of the Uncrewed Systems Experimentation Facility, and the academic expertise of CSU’s Robotic Engineering Department.
The grand opening event at Mabry Hall, Building 2878, 6775 Ralph Puckett Parkway will feature remarks from senior military and industry leaders, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a logo unveiling, and live demonstrations of drone, robotics, and experimentation projects conducted by CMI2, Experimentation Forces, and CSU robotics engineering students.
Speakers at the event will include Maj. Gen. Colin Tuley, commanding general of the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Moore; Patrick Baker, director of the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory; Stuart Rayfield, president of CSU; and James ‘Cody’ Clevenger, CMI2 program manager. Distinguished guests will include Arwen Decostanza, director of the Army Futures Command Catalyst Pathfinder Program, Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson, and other government, academic and industry leaders.
The Maneuver Innovation Lab aims to foster collaboration between soldiers, students and industry partners to develop cutting-edge solutions for modern military challenges. Fort Moore’s commitment to innovation, education and community development aligns with its broader mission of enhancing military readiness and shaping the future of defense technology.