News

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MxD
Emerging Technologies, Manufacturing Jobs
University of Michigan and MxD Launch Groundbreaking EV Hiring Guide to Support U.S. Manufacturing Workforce Transition

The University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute and MxD today announce the public release of the Electric Vehicle Hiring Guide , an innovative guide to help U.S. manufacturers build the workforce needed to support the electric vehicle (EV) transition.

The comprehensive guide outlines 170 roles that are critical to the future of EV...

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AFFOA, AIM Photonics, America Makes, ARM, BioFabUSA, BioMADE, CESMII, CyManII, EPIXC, IACMI, LIFT, MxD, NextFlex, NIIMBL, PowerAmerica, RAPID, REMADE, SMART USA
Event, Innovation, Manufacturing, Network
Unleashing Innovation at the 2025 Manufacturing USA Network Meeting

Each year, the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing enjoys the unique privilege of convening the Manufacturing USA network for its annual meeting. The 2025 Manufacturing USA Network Meeting was an energizing gathering of over 80 representatives from the program’s 18 manufacturing innovation institutes and supporting federal agencies. Over a day...

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MxD
Announcement, Cybersecurity, Digital Manufacturing, Workforce
MxD Recognized as Manufacturing Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist

MxD today announced that it has been recognized as a 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards finalist in two project categories: Transformational Business Cultures and Collaborative Ecosystems. Hosted by the Manufacturing Leadership Council, the Manufacturing Leadership Awards honor manufacturing companies and leaders that are shaping the future of...

Events

Go to 2025 MxD Annual Summit

2025 MxD Annual Summit

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MxD Headquarters
1415 N Cherry Ave
Chicago, IL
United States

Go to U.S. Smart Manufacturing Interoperability Summit in Chicago

U.S. Smart Manufacturing Interoperability Summit in Chicago

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MxD
1415 N Cherry Ave
Chicago, IL 60642
United States

Go to NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition

NDIA Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference and Exhibition

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Washington Convention Center
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

Control Design
Cybersecurity, Digital Manufacturing, Smart Manufacturing
MxD Unveils 5G Network Security for Smart Manufacturing

Industrial machinery has become part of smart manufacturing lines that include sensing devices, robotics, artificial intelligence and machine vision systems (Figure 1). Increased efficiency, optimized output and reduced downtime are just a few of the benefits. To operate effectively, these systems require secure connectivity for real-time computing...

Our Network @ Work

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MxD
Digital Manufacturing, Institute Spotlight, Workforce
MxD Is a Testbed for the Factory of the Future
Institute Empowers Manufacturers in the Digital Age

MxD has been at the forefront of transforming how manufacturers operate in the digital age since it was founded in 2014. As the second institute in the Manufacturing USA network, MxD convenes the U.S. industrial base to solve critical manufacturing challenges by accelerating digital adoption...

Opportunities

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MxD
Casting & Forging, Digital Manufacturing
MxD Casting Process Control RFP

MxD is working with a foundry where currently the quality of the metal pouring process is heavily reliant on operator skill. The foundry has the capability to simulate the success of its pours, but lacks the data and process control to know if pours are being done within the simulated thresholds. Pours done outside the simulated thresholds lead...