ARM Institute Members vary in their focus areas, sizes, and history, but one common thread unites each organization: a drive to build the future of US manufacturing. Each of member organization leverages their strengths and areas of expertise to secure a brighter future for the US workforce, a stronger Organic Industrial Base (OIB), and a more...

Four virtual modules designed to help youth “test drive” an emerging career in manufacturing are now available for students in grades K-12.

MxD and Springpod, an online career education platform, partnered to create the short, on-demand virtual work experience modules, called “Sprints.” The free modules are available here.

“Manufacturing offers...

Manufacturing USA continues to pursue its mission of strengthening U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas, and technology to solve industry-relevant challenges. The network’s institutes serve as hubs for key technology areas including automation, biomanufacturing, and cybersecurity, ensuring that what is...

America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) announced two new project calls worth over $35M. Both are funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech).

The 2026 Department of Defense (DoD) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Challenge, released...

The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Misty Dawson as Chief Technology Officer effective March 16, 2026. Her appointment follows Dr. Chuck Brandt’s retirement at the end of 2025. In this role, Misty will lead the ARM Institute’s technical strategy to help manufacturers of all sizes...