The Institute of Research for Technology Development (IR4TD) is dedicated to research, education, outreach, and service. At IR4TD, we believe companies want more than survival in today’s economy; they want to prosper and grow. To accomplish this, companies must proactively seek new and better ways to provide the goods and services they offer. This means they must stay abreast of new technology, be versatile enough to change rapidly, work hard to improve quality while reducing waste continuously, and set themselves apart from their competitors. To answer these needs, IR4TD offers two programs, Research & Development and Lean Systems, designed to provide new ideas and solutions. News UK, Toyota Join Forces to 'Lift Up' KCH Patientsby Lindsey Piercy and Aaron PorterOn any given game day, thousands of University of Kentucky Football fans decked out in blue fill Kroger Field. It's an electric atmosphere that is better felt in-person than through a TV screen. But for some young Wildcat fans, attending a game and cheering on the Cats can be challenging. The Institute of Research for Technology Development Celebrate the dedication of the Ken Kreafle True Lean Networking LoungeOn Thursday, June 27, 2024 the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering celebrated the dedication of the Ken Kreafle True LeanTM Networking Lounge with a generous gift from Jeff and Barbara Stryker. Progress in Scale Modeling to Produce Special Issue on Fire ResearchProgress in Scale Modeling, an open-access journal created in 2020, will publish a special issue on fire research later this year. Celebrating 30 Years of the UK and Toyota PartnershipTuesday, October 22, 2024Gatton Student Center - Harris Ballroom