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.
...SMART USA Institute is excited to announce the launch of its first project solicitation. This marks a significant milestone for the institute as it invites interested parties to participate in groundbreaking projects.
The solicitation, released June 11, 2025, invites SMART USA members to submit collaborative proposals for technical development and...
The Michigan Manufacturers Association is partnering with LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national manufacturing innovation institute, to launch the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing curriculum in two high schools: Troy Athens and Delton Kellogg.
The program will debut during the 2025–26 school year.
The Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) Market is charting a remarkable trajectory, with forecasts projecting growth from $1.2 billion in 2024 to $4.5 billion by 2034 , reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1% . FHE is an innovative convergence of traditional semiconductors with flexible, printed, or stretchable components. This...
AIM Photonics is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a leader in manufacturing photonic integrated circuits.
These circuits, produced in Rochester, are essential components in telecommunications systems, AI data centers, and more.
The institute collaborates with partners ranging from the University of Rochester to the Department of Defense.
In an effort to equip Michigan students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the rapidly evolving world of advanced manufacturing, the State of Michigan and LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national manufacturing innovation institute, and the Michigan Manufacturers Association are partnering to launch the IGNITE...
Delaware has seen a 65% increase in new biotechnology companies over the past decade, according to a recent report by the Delaware BioScience Association and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership. This growth is important to public health — and to Delaware’s economy, accounting for thousands of jobs in a broad range of fields ranging from...
LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national advanced materials manufacturing innovation institute, has officially opened its state-of-the-art Advanced Metallic Production and Processing (AMPP) Center in Detroit’s historic Corktown district. This cutting-edge facility will play a critical role in strengthening the U.S. industrial base by...
