About Us

Welcome to the Microproducts Breakthrough Institute (MBI). The MBI is a collaboration between the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and Oregon State University (OSU). This partnership was established through the Collaborative Research & Education Program operated by PNNL and the Oregon Universities. Our virtual groundbreaking for MBI was in January 2003. We create small technologies that solve big problems.

PNNL and OSU are leaders in the science, engineering, and technology of miniature processes and systems. Our capabilities are mature and complementary. In addition, we collaborate on R&D projects. So, the partnership in the MBI is an obvious answer to providing the best service to our current and future clients. We are busy creating breakthrough microproducts to make the world a better place in which to live. As we see it, your needs are our challenges.

Both PNNL and OSU are well established in microproduct development. PNNL's thrust is Micro Chemical and Thermal Systems (MICROCATS) while OSU concentrates on Micro Energy and Chemical Systems (MECS). Our partnership is driven by the common desire to develop revolutionary microproducts that serve people.

The MBI will build on our joint capabilities to develop advanced microproducts. We seek to successfully deploy technical advances that will lead to educational and economic benefits to the region. Finally, the MBI seeks to model the way in which technology development is conducted through the collaboration of federal laboratories and universities.

We are successful partners in applying R&D to solve big problems. We are developing microtechnology and microproducts for the following clients:

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
U.S. Army
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
National Science Foundation (NSF)

If you have a challenging problem, consider how a microproduct might be the answer. Contact us. We look forward to hearing from and partnering with you.

Dr. Landis Kannberg, Director
Tel: 509 375-3919