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. LEARN MORE ABOUT IR4TD RESEARCH Paint and Spray Technology Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Non Destructive Evaluation Lean Systems IR4TD, True LeanTM, and Pigman College of Engineering Celebrated the 30 Years of UK and Toyota Partnership Tuesday, October 22, 2024Gatton Student Center - Harris Ballroom News UK, Toyota celebrate 30 years of partnering to advance the CommonwealthBy Lindsey Piercy, Oct. 23, 2024The Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky, in collaboration with Toyota Kentucky, is marking 30 years of partnership, which has transformed engineering education and academic research through efficiency and innovation. 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.