America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) are proud to announce a new open project call funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech) worth a total of $5M. The project call, Quality Test and Inspection Methods Expediency (QTIME), focuses on the use...

Today, BioMADE announced an agreement with Lygos, a pioneering sustainable specialty chemicals company, to transition its pilot-scale biomanufacturing infrastructure into a nationally available, multi-user facility. BioMADE will independently operate the pilot-scale facility as the second announced site in its national network of bioindustrial...

What do color-changing slime and 3D-printed rings have to do with careers in manufacturing? Both were part of the fun and engaging activities shared with attendees at the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National Conference to demonstrate the possibilities of science and technology opportunities in industry.

In late March...

From April 8-10, 2025, America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, partnered with SME to co-locate its Spring Technical Review and Exchange (TRX) with RAPID + TCT, North America’s largest additive manufacturing (AM) and industrial 3D printing event, in Detroit, MI. The strategic collaboration united members, partners...

Today, BioMADE announced Maple Grove as the Minnesota site in its national network of bioindustrial manufacturing infrastructure. The facility will further establish the U.S. as a leader in biotechnology and biomanufacturing, support national security initiatives, boost economic opportunity, increase markets for farmers, and bring well-paying...

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals ( NIIMBL) is pleased to announce 11 new member-led technology, workforce development, and Global Health Fund projects with a value of ~$11.2 million through the Institute’s Project Call 8.1. This new slate of collaborative projects addresses key industry challenges and aims...

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals ( NIIMBL) announces the selection of 100 first- and second-year college students to participate in the 2025 NIIMBL experience program. Students were selected from 75 academic institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico to take part in one of seven NIIMBL eXperience...

AIM Photonics announced today that distribution is underway for its Hands-On Photonics Education Kit (HOPE Kit)—a set of integrated photonics chips designed to help students at U.S. colleges and universities gain practical experience with photonic integrated...

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...

Today, Commissioners from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), along with Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representative Sarah McBride (D-DE), visited the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) to see firsthand how government and industry partnerships drive excellence in...

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America ( AFFOA) is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Transdisciplinary Workshop model to the West Coast, in partnership with the University of Oregon’s Sports Product Design graduate program and Bemis Associates. This pioneering initiative invites students to collaborate in studio teams to prototype advanced...