The LIFT Education Foundation, operated by the American Lightweight Materials Manufacturing Innovation Institute (ALMMII), today announced the recipients of the inaugural “J. Michael Bernard Memorial Scholarship for Advanced Manufacturing Careers”, awarded to outstanding high school students preparing for careers that will strengthen America’s...
Dear NextFlex colleagues and supporters:
Yesterday, we were very honored to host a microelectronics industry-focused session on the Defense Patent Holiday initiative and learn how no-fee Commercial Evaluation Licenses can help companies assess, validate, and commercialize select technologies from defense laboratories.
Government representatives...
More than 300 registrants representing 31 states and four countries gathered in Denver, Colorado, June 23–25, 2026, for the annual IACMI Members Meeting. Centered on the theme, “IACMI’s Impact: Expanding & Integrating,” this year’s event showcased how IACMI and its members are driving advancements in smart manufacturing, digital manufacturing...
Advanced Functional Fabrics of America ( AFFOA ) today announced the launch of the Chemical Protective Textile Challenge, a nationwide initiative sponsored by the Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND) through its SPARK innovation incubator and administered by AFFOA. The challenge is...
NIIMBL’s Viral Vector Program has selected eight teams to participate in an interlaboratory study focused on improving the accuracy of AAV9 capsid titer measurements. The goal is to enhance consistency in manufacture of gene therapy products.
The selected teams are:
Carnegie Mellon University Keck Graduate Institute Landmark Bio Michigan...
