Aeon Williams says her interests in cosplay and gaming fosters creativity, problem-solving, and attention to detail. Rodrigo Perez and John Louka talk about how riding motorcycles can cultivate a passion for mechanics, the drive to explore innovative technologies, and the exhilaration from completing a journey. Tymeeka Middleton mentions how...
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the MSI STEM Research & Development Consortium (MSRDC), announced a new request for proposals (RFP) to connect underrepresented groups from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to the expertise, network, and resources at DOE’s Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institutes.
This program...
The Biden-Harris Administration submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2024. President Biden’s 2024 Budget for the Department of Commerce makes historic investments to drive U.S. innovation and global competitiveness, foster inclusive capitalism and equitable economic growth, address the climate crisis, and expand opportunity...
The now ubiquitous terms Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing are effectively synonyms capturing the convergence of technologies that have progressed at an exponential pace over the last several decades. Around 2011, Europe and its industrial base began releasing a strategy for the next industrial revolution, dubbed “Industry 4.0.”
At least five...
Recognizing the urgent need to accelerate the adoption of smart manufacturing in the U.S., CESMII, the Smart Manufacturing Institute, along with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) announced today the launch of the Smart Manufacturing Executive Council (SMEC). Described as “a national think tank of smart manufacturing leaders,” the Smart...