China is often portrayed as either unstoppable—dominating electric vehicles (EVs), batteries, and solar panels—or lacking the creativity to push the technological frontier. The United States is either celebrated as the unquestioned AI leader or criticized for losing its manufacturing base and becoming dangerously dependent on rivals. The reality...

In his first term, President Trump recognized that emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, quantum information science, nuclear technologies, space exploration, telecommunications, biotechnology, advanced transportation, and advanced manufacturing—were critical to American competitiveness, and would become the “Industries of the...

The Manufacturing USA network developed the 2025 Manufacturing USA Occupation and Competency Framework to equip job seekers, employers, and trainers with the common language and linkages needed to successfully meet the advanced manufacturing industry’s workforce needs. The framework:

A review of China's Manufacturing Innovation Centers (MICs) explores the status of the country's flagship manufacturing innovation program. At least 33 MICs have been established to date, suggesting that China is within reach of their goal of 40 MICs by 2025, as stated in their "Made in China 2025" national strategy. This review discusses the...

This past year brought renewed collective focus on harnessing the power of technology to accelerate manufacturing and bolster economic and national security for communities and the nation. From once-in-a-generation legislation to bolster U.S. manufacturing via the CHIPS and Science Act1, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law2, and the Inflation...

This past year brought renewed collective focus on harnessing the power of technology to accelerate manufacturing and bolster economic and national security for communities and the nation. From once-in-a-generation legislation to bolster U.S. manufacturing via the CHIPS and Science Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and the Inflation Reduction...

This Annual Report covers accomplishments and activities from March 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to present our 2022-2023 Annual Report. Through projects, NIIMBL-led Programs, and talent initiatives, our community continues to seize opportunities to drive innovations that will enhance patient access to medicines...

This roadmap was commissioned by the Office of Advanced Manufacturing at NIST and prepared by Nexight Group through the engagement of key institute, government, and industry stakeholders. This 2023 Education and Workforce Development roadmap aims to guide and coordinate the efforts of the Office of Advanced Manufacturing and to...

In September 2022, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14081 on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation for a Sustainable, Safe, and Secure American Bioeconomy. The E.O. directs the United States Government to expand training and education opportunities for all Americans in biotechnology and biomanufacturing. Specifically...

Advances in biotechnology over the past decade have led to an explosion of innovative new products that touch many aspects of American life, from novel RNA vaccines and cell-based medicines, to engineered meats and plants, to fuels and chemicals made from renewable resources, and much more. Science and engineering continue to unveil new ways of...

The Manufacturing USA® network continues to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing through public-private collaboration on technology, supply chain and workforce development. This work enhances the nation’s industrial competitiveness, economic growth, and national security.

In FY 2021, the Manufacturing USA network collaborated...