The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a summary of public comments solicited to inform the design of, and requirements for, potential Manufacturing USA institute(s) that would strengthen the semiconductor and microelectronics innovation ecosystem in such areas as design, fabrication, advanced test, assembly, and...

LIFT , the Detroit-based, Department of Defense-supported national manufacturing innovation institute, in partnership with MACNY , The Manufacturers Association, announced their partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College to provide free training to transitioning service members, National Guard, Army Reserves, and their families for careers...

College & University Faculty Team Concludes Series of Recommendations Addressing Competencies and Workforce Strategies for New Lightweighting Technologies

Higher education and industry need to work together to adapt current curricula to reflect the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in work environments deploying new lightweighting...

NextFlex recently achieved several significant milestones since FlexFactor’s inception. In the program’s second year, NextFlex developed targeted versions to attract a wide variety of students to learn about career possibilities in advanced manufacturing industries that are just emerging and expanded our reach geographically. FlexFactor – a...

LIFT – Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow, a Manufacturing USA institute, today announced that Nigel Francis has been named as the institute’s chief executive officer and executive director effective immediately. Francis succeeds Chris Conrardy, who had been serving as the interim executive director since January.

LIFT, operated by the American...