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Go to MxD Is a Testbed for the Factory of the Future

MxD Is a Testbed for the Factory of the Future

May 20, 2025 | MxD

Institute Empowers Manufacturers in the Digital Age MxD has been at the forefront of transforming how manufacturers operate in the digital age since it was founded in 2014. As the second institute in... Read More

Go to ARM Institute Delivers Free Proof-of-Concept for Keystone Ridge Designs, Leading to Robotics System Installation

ARM Institute Delivers Free Proof-of-Concept for Keystone Ridge Designs, Leading to Robotics System Installation

March 25, 2025 | ARM

Learn how our team helped Keystone Ridge Designs, a leading manufacturer of commercial site furnishings, adopt a new robotics solution using our free services. If you’ve ever sat on a bench, tossed... Read More

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Go to MxD: Ransomware: What’s Behind the Surge and What to Do About It

MxD: Ransomware: What’s Behind the Surge and What to Do About It

March 19, 2025 | MxD

Pay up or lose it all. That’s the message from cybercriminals after a ransomware attack, a growing scourge that threatens the finances and reputations of companies everywhere. Ransomware infects a... Read More

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Go to IACMI: The Ripple Effect: Workforce Development from IACMI Internships to Incredible Careers

IACMI: The Ripple Effect: Workforce Development from IACMI Internships to Incredible Careers

March 13, 2025 | IACMI

“The students who have been involved with IACMI projects will have a ripple effect in manufacturing for decades to come.” That’s Vanderbilt University professor Doug Adams, talking about the... Read More

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Go to IACMI: It’s a Sign: How IACMI’s Collaborations Fuel Economic Growth

IACMI: It’s a Sign: How IACMI’s Collaborations Fuel Economic Growth

February 19, 2025 | IACMI

“We've been envisioning wall art and signage as a great use for this recycled glass material for years now, and this project feels like the beginning of something.” That’s Alex Stiles, CEO of... Read More

Go to PowerAmerica Energizes Innovation in the Semiconductor Industry

PowerAmerica Energizes Innovation in the Semiconductor Industry

February 18, 2025 | PowerAmerica

Advancing Manufacturing Technologies and Domestic Supply Chains PowerAmerica celebrates its upcoming 10th anniversary as a Manufacturing USA institute having catalyzed super-efficient wide bandgap... Read More

Go to America Makes Continues to Build Its Additive Legacy

America Makes Continues to Build Its Additive Legacy

January 21, 2025 | America Makes

Network’s First Institute Is Poised to Help Transform Manufacturing America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, was the first manufacturing innovation institute in what... Read More

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Go to IACMI Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Signing Day

IACMI Celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Signing Day

June 17, 2025 | IACMI

Today, IACMI celebrates the 10th anniversary of being officially open for business. On June 17, 2015, shown above, IACMI’s founding CEO Craig Blue, Department of Energy’s Assistant Secretary David... Read More

Photo of IACMI’s founding CEO Craig Blue, Department of Energy’s Assistant Secretary David Danielson, and University of Tennessee’s Executive Vice President David Millhorn signing an agreement to start IACMI

Go to Eric Evans, Ph.D., Appointed Chair of AFFOA’s Board of Directors

Eric Evans, Ph.D., Appointed Chair of AFFOA’s Board of Directors

June 17, 2025 | AFFOA

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America ( AFFOA ) is pleased to announce that Dr. Eric Evans has been appointed as the new Chair of the AFFOA Board of Directors. Dr. Evans brings a wealth of experience... Read More

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Go to State of Michigan and LIFT Expand High School Advanced Manufacturing Curriculum

State of Michigan and LIFT Expand High School Advanced Manufacturing Curriculum

June 10, 2025 | LIFT

In an effort to equip Michigan students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the rapidly evolving world of advanced manufacturing, the State of Michigan and LIFT, the Department of... Read More

Go to University of Michigan and MxD Launch Groundbreaking EV Hiring Guide to Support U.S. Manufacturing Workforce Transition

University of Michigan and MxD Launch Groundbreaking EV Hiring Guide to Support U.S. Manufacturing Workforce Transition

June 3, 2025 | MxD

The University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute and MxD today announce the public release of the Electric Vehicle Hiring Guide , an innovative guide to help U.S. manufacturers build the workforce... Read More

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Go to BioMADE Names Owen Barwell as Chief Financial Officer

BioMADE Names Owen Barwell as Chief Financial Officer

May 28, 2025 | BioMADE

BioMADE is excited to announce Owen Barwell as Chief Financial Officer. Barwell brings over 35 years of experience spanning the federal, public, and private sectors across the energy, professional... Read More

Go to Robotics Manufacturing Hub Catalyzes Solution for HVAC Manufacturer

Robotics Manufacturing Hub Catalyzes Solution for HVAC Manufacturer

May 28, 2025 | ARM

For more than 40 years, Ductmate has supplied the nation with the HVAC parts and accessories needed to make HVAC installation easier, make HVAC systems more efficient, and lower the costs of... Read More

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Go to IACMI Names Jason Gibson as New Chief Commercialization Officer

IACMI Names Jason Gibson as New Chief Commercialization Officer

May 28, 2025 | IACMI

We are pleased to announce that Jason Gibson, Ph.D., will join IACMI on June 2 as our new Chief Commercialization Officer (CCO). He will succeed Dale Brosius, who is retiring following 10 years as the... Read More