We often say that Manufacturing USA helps bridge the “valley of death” between innovation and commercialization, supporting the domestic production of new products and ideas. This year, the network was proud to sponsor an event focused on that same goal — the TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo. Representatives from the Manufacturing...

Manufacturing USA continues to pursue its mission of strengthening U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas, and technology to solve industry-relevant challenges. The network’s institutes serve as hubs for key technology areas including automation, biomanufacturing, and cybersecurity, ensuring that what is...

America Makes and the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) announced two new project calls worth over $35M. Both are funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech).

The 2026 Department of Defense (DoD) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Challenge, released...

The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Misty Dawson as Chief Technology Officer effective March 16, 2026. Her appointment follows Dr. Chuck Brandt’s retirement at the end of 2025. In this role, Misty will lead the ARM Institute’s technical strategy to help manufacturers of all sizes...

In the fast-moving world of additive manufacturing (AM), Divergent Technologies, Inc., is a catalyst for change rather than a mere participant, leveraging collaboration and innovation to redefine what’s possible in AM.

Located in Torrance, CA, the company’s success is driven by its groundbreaking Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™)...