The Systems Modernization and Sustainment Center (SMS) is an operating unit of the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies (CIMS, founded in 1992), situated on the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) campus in Rochester, NY. Our 170,000 square-foot facility houses over $30 million of contemporary equipment, supporting solutions developments in technology bays, including several specialized applied technology laboratories, and a state-of-the-art training center.

SMS develops technologies for optimal life-cycle design, management, and modernization of large equipment systems. This is accomplished through maximizing the value of existing systems and designing advanced capabilities in new systems while smartly managing life-cycle costs.

The Center operates four main program areas, each encompassing comprehensive research, applied development, testing, and field implementation, focusing in particular technology thrusts important to our Department of Defense customers.