AFFOA (Advanced Functional Fabrics of America)

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America, Inc. ( AFFOA), a national leader in advanced textile innovation and Manufacturing USA Institute, proudly celebrated the opening of its new headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 135 South Road, Bedford, Massachusetts. The event brought industry leaders, government partners, academic institutions, and...

Expanding on the Manufacturing USA Occupation and Competency Framework, this NIST Advanced Manufacturing Series publication describes the most common entry-level occupations in advanced manufacturing across the technology areas associated with the Manufacturing USA network through 2030. It serves as a potential guide for workforce professionals...

It takes more than a dedicated group of individuals to reshore advanced manufacturing. It takes a whole network of networks. On May 12–13, 2026, nearly 90 people representing Manufacturing USA’s innovation institutes and partnering federal agencies convened for the 2026 Manufacturing USA Network Meeting. Over the course of 1.5 days of connection...