Today, IACMI celebrates the 10th anniversary of being officially open for business. On June 17, 2015, shown above, IACMI’s founding CEO Craig Blue, Department of Energy’s Assistant Secretary David Danielson, and University of Tennessee’s Executive Vice President David Millhorn signed an agreement that established IACMI as the fifth of now 18...

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America ( AFFOA ) is pleased to announce that Dr. Eric Evans has been appointed as the new Chair of the AFFOA Board of Directors. Dr. Evans brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in defense technology and innovation to AFFOA, positioning the organization for continued leadership in the field of advanced textiles...

SMART USA Institute is excited to announce the launch of its first project solicitation . This marks a significant milestone for the institute as it invites interested parties to participate in groundbreaking projects.

The solicitation, released June 11, 2025, invites SMART USA members to submit collaborative proposals for technical development...

In an effort to equip Michigan students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the rapidly evolving world of advanced manufacturing, the State of Michigan and LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national manufacturing innovation institute, and the Michigan Manufacturers Association are partnering to launch the IGNITE...

The University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute and MxD today announce the public release of the Electric Vehicle Hiring Guide , an innovative guide to help U.S. manufacturers build the workforce needed to support the electric vehicle (EV) transition.

The comprehensive guide outlines 170 roles that are critical to the future of EV...