U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer Presides Over UND-Vorbeck Materials Agreement Signing, Emphasizing Technology Partnerships
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer presided over the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding between the University of North Dakota (UND) and Vorbeck Materials on November 4, 2026, during the Space Operations Summit in Grand Forks. This agreement aims to foster collaboration on advanced materials, aerospace, unmanned systems, and defense-related research. The partnership seeks to bridge the gap between university research and real-world applications, creating pathways for emerging technologies to move from the laboratory to manufacturing and deployment. Senator Cramer highlighted the critical importance of such partnerships in keeping pace with rapid technological change, anticipating challenges, and developing solutions proactively. The collaboration will leverage UND's research strengths in aerospace, autonomous systems, and national security, combined with Vorbeck's expertise in advanced materials, product development, and manufacturing. Vorbeck Materials, founded in 2006, specializes in graphene-based...
