NIIMBL is proud to announce the selection of 75 first- and second-year college students for the 2026 NIIMBL experience program. The cohort represents 67 academic institutions across 19 states, including Puerto Rico. Students will participate in one of five NIIMBL eXperience programs taking place in June. The list of participants can be found on...
When global manufacturing leader DMG MORI evaluated where to establish its new U.S. manufacturing facility, the decision came down to more than geography – it was about ecosystem, collaboration, and access to innovation. Chicago’s Goose Island ultimately stood out, due in part to DMG MORI’s growing partnership with MxD.
As the nation’s Digital...
America Makes , Youngstown, Ohio, USA, has announced that registration is now open for the 2026 America Makes Members Meeting & Exchange (MMX). Scheduled to take place from August 4-5 in Youngstown, the annual member-centric event intends to bring together the Additive Manufacturing community for two days of panel discussions, networking, and...
Whether you’re exploring a career in advanced manufacturing or looking to strengthen your current skill set, Northland Community & Technical College is offering a new opportunity to get hands-on experience in composites manufacturing at no cost.
Northland is now hosting free, weeklong composites bootcamps through America’s Cutting Edge (ACE), a...
A team of students from Youngstown State University recently showcased its engineering and manufacturing skills on a national stage at the Additive in Steel Competition.
The competition, hosted by America Makes, brought together university teams from across the country to design and fabricate a functional, everyday-carry multi-tool using steel...
The American Institute of Manufacturing Integrated Photonics ( AIM Photonics ) has appointed Nicholas Fahrenkopf as executive director. Fahrenkopf has more than 13 years of experience in the semiconductor, microelectronics, and integrated photonics fields. He will officially join the institute on May 18.
Fahrenkopf has served as the technical...
BioMADE ’s latest project round suggests the U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing sector is moving beyond early-stage promise and toward more commercially focused priorities.
The organization announced $21.4 million in funding across 14 projects, supported by federal defense funding, the National Science Foundation and non-federal cost share. The...
After a thorough and extensive search from a strong pool of candidates, the American Institute of Manufacturing Integrated Photonics ( AIM Photonics) is pleased to announce that Dr. Nicholas Fahrenkopf was selected to serve as the Institute’s next Executive Director.
With over 13 years’ experience in the industry, Fahrenkopf is an accomplished...
America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) announce two new project calls worth a combined $25.6M.
The first project call, Maturation Initiative for Additive Metals Interchangeability (MIAMI), is worth $12.4M and is funded through the Office of the Under Secretary of War, Acquisition and Sustainment...
BioMADE announced 14 cutting-edge new projects that will support the growth and development of the U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing industry. These projects will support the manufacture of innovative bio-based products like a lithium biosorbent for biomining; plastics for 3D printing; proteins for wound healing and chemical defense; biosensors for...
Additive manufacturing (AM) is changing how the world builds things — from heart valves to jet engine components. Standards are what allow this innovation to move from prototype to production safely and at scale. A new report released today takes stock of where those standards stand, and what’s next.
America Makes and the American National...
NIIMBL is pleased to announce that applications are now open for 2027 NIIMBL eXperience regional lead organizations. Applications are due on July 20, 2026, at 5 pm ET.
This opportunity invites academic and nonprofit NIIMBL members to design and host a weeklong summer program that introduces first‑ and second‑year college students to careers in...
Burns & McDonnell (Kansas City, Mo.) has been selected as the engineer-procure-construct (EPC) provider for BioMADE’s first demonstration-scale facility within its Pilot Plant Network. The facility, in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is designed to help move biotechnology from the laboratory to reliable U.S. manufacturing, a step toward bringing production...
Today, BioMADE announced 14 cutting-edge new projects that will support the growth and development of the U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing industry. These projects will support the manufacture of innovative bio-based products like a lithium biosorbent for biomining; plastics for 3D printing; proteins for wound healing and chemical defense...
TCU has partnered with Advanced Functional Fabrics of America to launch a new workforce development program aimed at preparing students and workers for careers in advanced textiles and next-generation manufacturing.
The initiative, called the Texas Advanced Certificate in Textiles for Innovation and Composites (TACTIC), is designed to train...
