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​UND and Vorbeck Materials sign MOU on advanced materials, aerospace and defense research 

The University of North Dakota (UND) and Vorbeck Materials have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on advanced materials, aerospace, unmanned systems and defense-related research. The agreement was signed on November 4 at the 2026 UND Space Operations Summit in Grand Forks, with U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer presiding over the ceremony.

According to UND, the partnership combines the university’s research strengths in aerospace, autonomous systems and national security with Vorbeck’s expertise in advanced materials, product development and manufacturing. The organizations plan to explore collaborative research, technology development, workforce initiatives and federal funding opportunities. No specific projects have been announced.

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The University of North Dakota (UND) and Vorbeck Materials have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on advanced materials, aerospace, unmanned systems and defense-related research. The agreement was signed on November 4 at the 2026 UND Space Operations Summit in Grand Forks, with U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer presiding over the ceremony.According to UND, the partnership combines the university’s research strengths in aerospace, autonomous systems and national security with Vorbeck’s expertise in advanced materials, product development and manufacturing. The organizations plan to explore collaborative research, technology development, workforce initiatives and federal funding opportunities. No specific projects have been announced. 

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