Announcement, Circular Economy, Funding Opportunity

Announcing 10 new research demonstration, verification and validation (DV&V) projects as part of the Institute’s latest round of funding. These new DV&V projects will demonstrate tools and technologies that are at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 and will reach TRL 7 by the end of their project. Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) describe the...

MxD
Digital Manufacturing

Today, MxD announced the official launch of CMMC CompliancePro, an interactive guide developed in collaboration with The Ohio State University’s Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME) to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers navigate the complex process of meeting federal cybersecurity deadlines.

The tool is officially live and...

Materials, Workforce

The LIFT Education Foundation, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), today announced the recipients of the inaugural “J. Michael Bernard Memorial Scholarship for Advanced Manufacturing Careers”, awarded to outstanding high school students preparing for careers that will strengthen America’s...

Flexible Hybrid Electronics

Dear NextFlex colleagues and supporters:

Yesterday, we were very honored to host a microelectronics industry-focused session on the Defense Patent Holiday initiative and learn how no-fee Commercial Evaluation Licenses can help companies assess, validate, and commercialize select technologies from defense laboratories.

Government representatives...