Packaging challenges have always been a critical part of silicon photonics system design, but packaging requirements have not always been built directly into the design workflow. Instead, designers often rely on guidelines and consultation with packaging teams to ensure compatibility with available processes. However, this collaborative approach...
LIFT , the Department of War-supported national advanced materials and manufacturing innovation institute, officially launched a new cohort of Operation Next ® students at its Corktown headquarters in partnership with Detroit at Work. The program aims to strengthen the local southeast Michigan industrial and broader defense industrial base by...
It takes more than a dedicated group of individuals to reshore advanced manufacturing. It takes a whole network of networks. On May 12–13, 2026, nearly 90 people representing Manufacturing USA’s innovation institutes and partnering federal agencies convened for the 2026 Manufacturing USA Network Meeting. Over the course of 1.5 days of connection...
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Today, hybrid electronics are delivering measurable impact across commercial and defense sectors, creating new opportunities for innovation, scalability, and supply chain resilience. One thing is becoming increasingly clear: innovation happens fastest when great minds come together with a shared purpose. That...
The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals ( NIIMBL) has selected eight new member-led technology and workforce development projects totaling $9.7 million in NIIMBL funding and member co-investment through its Project Call 9.1. Featuring 39 participating organizations, the projects target major industry challenges to...
