USAutoPARTs (U.S. Automotive Partnership for Advancing Research & Technologies) is a supplier-based, industry driven, Federal Government, State of Michigan partnership that will perform pre-competitive, collaborative research, to advance cost-effective emerging technologies and ultimately speed the commercialization of automotive technologies.

The partnership is open for membership to any supplier with an established research presence in the United States. More than a dozen suppliers and other relevant organizations have participated in developing the business case and organizational structure and more are expected. Suppliers will participate in defining the research projects and strategic direction for the partnership, as well as participate in the research. Three suppliers and the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) serve on the organizing board of USAutoPARTs.

USAutoPARTs recently named Stephen E. Zimmer as executive director. Zimmer has more than 30 years of automotive experience with Chrysler and Ford Motor Company. His experience with executive leadership ranges from assignments in R&D, product development, advanced vehicle engineering, procurement and supply, supplier quality, logistics and strategic planning. Zimmer can be contacted at 248.225.7218 or szimmer@usautoparts.us.


Current Alliance Partners Include:
Automation Alley - southeast Michigan's technology business association.
Dassault Systemes - provider of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software solutions powered by 3D.
Delphi - a global supplier of mobile electronics and transportations systems.
Ecology Coatings - a leader in the discovery, development and manufacture of nanotechnology-enabled, ultra-violet curable, advanced materials that drive efficiencies and clean processes in manufacturing.
Magna-Cosma Engineering - which provides a comprehensive range of engineering solutions to its global customers.
Oak Ridge National Laboratories - the Department of Energy’s largest science and energy laboratory.
TARDEC - the nation’s laboratory for advanced military ground systems and automotive technology and its National Automotive Center - the Army’s official link to the commercial automotive industry.
Wayne State University - one of the nation's pre-eminent public research universities.

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Click here for press release announcing USAutoPARTs at the 2008 North American International Auto Show

For more information about USAutoPARTs, please contact Dave Andrea, Vice President, Industry Analysis and Economics, at dandrea@oesa.org or 248.952.6401 ext. 228


Neil De Koker, President & CEO, OESA, announces the formation of the U.S. Automotive Partnership for Advancing Research & Technologies (USAutoPARTs) at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich.


Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm addresses the press during the USAutoPARTs news conference at the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich.