News

Following our milestone ten-year anniversary, 2025 was a year of continued innovation, engagement, and improvement experienced by the advanced manufacturing network and beyond.

Notable highlights from 2025 include:

Advanced Manufacturing Occupation and Competency Framework

In an effort to equip job seekers, employers, and trainers with the...

Biomanufacturing

Today, BioMADE , the State of Iowa, Iowa State University (ISU), and Iowa State University Research Park celebrated the groundbreaking of a new pilot-scale bioindustrial manufacturing facility near Ames, Iowa. Scheduled to open in 2027, the 15,000 sq. ft. multi-user site will support the manufacture of products needed by the defense and commercial...

Events

Go to BioMADE at ABLC

BioMADE at ABLC

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Mayflower Marriott Hotel
Washington, DC
United States

Go to Defense Manufacturing Conference 2025

Defense Manufacturing Conference 2025

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Caribe Royale Orlando
Orlando, FL
United States

External News

Manufacturing Today
Biomanufacturing

While ‘biotechnology’ and ‘bioindustrial manufacturing’ may sound like new concepts, in fact, the processes are based on fermentation, which was first harnessed by humans over 10,000 years ago. Today, innovative American companies are using advanced biological processes to safely manufacture everyday products ranging from chemicals and materials...

Red River Farm News
Biomanufacturing, Podcast, Supply Chain

Join host Jamie Dickerman as he delves into the world of bio-industrial manufacturing with Doug Friedman, CEO of BioMade . Discover how BioMade is revolutionizing the agricultural sector by bridging the gap between traditional farming and cutting-edge biotechnology. Learn about the innovative use of agricultural feedstocks, the importance of U.S...

Our Network @ Work

Photo of Kimberly Gibson, America Makes, speaking at America Makes' annual members meeting
Additive Manufacturing, Biomanufacturing, Circular Economy, Cybersecurity, Economy, Innovation, Re-manufacturing, Robotics, Semi-Conductor

America Makes Ecosystem Director Kimberly Gibson, a municipal planner by training, was involved in the national additive manufacturing institute at its inception more than 12 years ago. She saw the proposed innovation institute as a pathway to help reinvent Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing and industrial base from its legacy of coal, steel, and...