Materials
Top 10 Notable Highlights from 2025

1. Increased Member Engagement

America Makes enhanced its member engagement through innovative event strategies and dynamic workshops, actively involving members in shaping real-world outcomes. This renewed effort aimed to advance the Department of Defense’s (DoD) priorities by reimagining key events to harness...

Materials

IACMI is one of 18 Manufacturing USA Institutes advancing U.S. leadership in advanced manufacturing. Through public-private collaboration, IACMI accelerates innovation and workforce development in composites and advanced materials, in part, by fostering collaboration among manufacturers, academic institutions, national laboratories, and other...

ARM
Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Robotics

The ARM Institute is excited to announce that the final version of our 26-01 Core-Funded Technology Project Call is now publicly available! This Project Call centers on high-priority, defense application areas. Dual-use technology that also benefits the broader U.S. manufacturing sector is preferred, but the focus of this project call is primarily...

Digital Twins

SMART USA is excited to announce two new members, the University of Colorado and the University of South Florida!

The University of Colorado brings world-class research in advanced materials and semiconductor device innovation, driving breakthroughs in next-generation technologies.

The University of South Florida is recognized for its leadership...