LIFT, a national advanced manufacturing innovation institute supported by the Department of Defense, has announced a new drone development initiative at its facility in Caguas, Puerto Rico. This program aims to empower engineering students and drive innovation in drone technology, with a focus on real-world applications that support both economic...
With all the focus currently on skilled trades training and recruiting, one vital area that hasn’t gotten a lot of attention is the fundamental processes of making things from metal. The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning program was founded in June 2024 to help with that, and its latest win is a new partnership with Michiga...
Recent advancements at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory show that 3D-printed metal molds offer a faster, more cost-effective and flexible approach to producing large composite components for mass-produced vehicles than traditional tooling methods.
The research, conducted at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, or MDF...
It has collaborated with Nikon Advanced Manufacturing (Nikon AM), America Makes, and other industry organisations to expand the use of its Aheadd CP1 aluminium alloy for additive manufacturing in defense and aerospace applications.
The $2.1 million America Makes project is funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense’s Manufacturing...
The Digital Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Institute (MxD) has released its Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) for 2025-2027, presenting a detailed roadmap to bolster the competitiveness, resilience, and cybersecurity of U.S. manufacturing.
Shaped by insights from manufacturers, technology providers, academic institutions, and government partners...
Recent advancements at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory show that 3D-printed metal molds offer a faster, more cost-effective and flexible approach to producing large composite components for mass-produced vehicles than traditional tooling methods.
The research, conducted at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility, or MDF...
In this episode of Practitioners Unplugged , our CESMII member Schneider Electric / AVEVA sat down with Jim Davis , one of the original architects of the Smart Manufacturing movement, to unpack what actually drives meaningful transformation on the plant floor. With over 40 years bridging academia, industry, and national innovation strategies...
The Manufacturing Leadership Council announced that Jim Wetzel, Co-Founder, NxGen Group has been recognized as a winner in the 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards for his outstanding achievement in Digital Transformation Leadership.
Jim’s contributions to Smart Manufacturing go far beyond his own organization—they’ve shaped an entire movement...
Advancing the U.S. leadership in emerging biotechnology is a strategic imperative, one that will shape regional development within the U.S., economic competitiveness abroad, and our national security for decades to come. In the past few years, the contribution of biotechnology to the U.S. economy (referred to as the bioeconomy ) has grown...
LIFT , the Department of Defense-supported national advanced manufacturing innovation institute, today announced a cutting-edge drone development initiative at its Puerto Rico facility, aimed at empowering the next generation of engineering talent while advancing critical drone technologies.
As part of this hands-on program, students from the...
As government and manufacturing industry leaders seek to strengthen their competitive edge in the global market, there is a growing focus on advanced manufacturing technologies. Notably, advancements such as additive manufacturing (AM) have demonstrated significant benefits, including enhanced design flexibility, reduced costs, and streamlined...
I’m always tempted to start out each episode by talking about a problem, and then setting up our guest as the solution to that problem. It’s formulaic and a bit redundant, but it’s also effective. So I’ll apologize in advance because I’m about to do that very thing again.
The difference is that Howard Grimes, the CEO of the Cybersecurity...
Every year, Pittsburgh’s universities train a new wave of talent, and while some stay to build locally, others take their ideas elsewhere.
A longtime robotics entrepreneur with decades of experience shaping Pittsburgh’s tech scene is sticking with the city as he assumes a new leadership role at the ARM Institute.
Meanwhile, two early-stage...
Today, IACMI celebrates the 10th anniversary of being officially open for business. On June 17, 2015, shown above, IACMI’s founding CEO Craig Blue, Department of Energy’s Assistant Secretary David Danielson, and University of Tennessee’s Executive Vice President David Millhorn signed an agreement that established IACMI as the fifth of now 18...
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America ( AFFOA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Eric Evans has been appointed as the new Chair of the AFFOA Board of Directors. Dr. Evans brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in defense technology and innovation to AFFOA, positioning the organization for continued leadership in the field of advanced textiles.
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