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… How the Manufacturing USA Network Nurtures Startup Companies Across the Innovation Gap … How the Manufacturing USA Network Nurtures Startup Companies Across the Innovation Gap The U.S. outspends other nations in r esearch and development and continues to lead …
… gap in the U.S. could result in 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030, according to a study by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte. Finding workers with the right skills has been one of the biggest challenges in the manufacturing sector for more than a decade. Manufacturing has long … and mathematics (STEM) skills to program and operate complex machinery, and conduct research and development. The Manufacturing USA ® network has successfully accelerated technology and scale-up, and supported small and medium-sized manufacturers to gain access to opportunities, and built out unique advanced manufacturing ecosystems. The network’s large-scale public-private collaboration is being employed in scores of projects to expose students of all ages to STEM careers and …
… a short supply of PPE such as N95 masks was to find ways to make more. But several manufacturing innovation institutes in the Manufacturing USA network have taken an expanded view of the issues and asked questions that could fundamentally change the PPE supply chain: How can we empower U.S. … PPE producers with purchasers who need it most? How do we test and validate the efficacy of new PPE coming on the market? Manufacturing USA is a network of 16 institutes and their sponsoring federal agencies — the Departments of Commerce, Defense and Energy. Manufacturing USA was created in …
… Manufacturers and Workers Through Technology … Connecting Manufacturers and Workers Through Technology The demand is increasing for skilled manufacturing labor in order to meet the accelerating rate of technological change. A recent report by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte found that 4.6 million jobs will need to be filled in U.S. manufacturing over the next decade, and 2.4 million jobs may be left open due to a lack of trained workers. The problem is that the skill sets …
… Sharpening Our Competitive Edge and the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation … Sharpening Our Competitive Edge and the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation A snapshot of the revolutionary technologies showing why America continues to be the most innovative, …
… Rapid Charging EV Stations That Work in Small Spaces … Rapid Charging EV Stations That Work in Small Spaces Imagine an electric vehicle charging experience that is just as accessible and convenient as gas fueling. It’s almost here. … that includes North Carolina State University and PowerAmerica , a manufacturing innovation institute and member of the Manufacturing USA network. This development is made possible by medium-voltage fast charger (MVFC) technology that promises to revolutionize the recharging station …
… of key technologies in the industry but also helps accelerate the scaling and commercialization of the sector. Being part of these regional networks helps firms build and maintain competitive strength in global markets. Typically, there are three key components that define an advanced … for any regional manufacturing cluster, especially as new technology is developed and changes the nature of job duties. Manufacturing USA network institutes have been at the forefront of advancing workforce initiatives in major regional clusters. Workforce Manufacturing USA applies …
… as well as the tools and skills needed for different careers. It promotes “durable learning,” which refers to deep and lasting knowledge retention, because there often is not just one way to solve an issue. Ultimately FlexFactor is a win for all of the stakeholders as students grow …
… SPIDER Network for Automation Training … SPIDER Network for Automation Training Automated bioprocess test beds will be designed and implemented across three sites. Each test bed will consist of …
… demands and supply chain issues, has disrupted U.S. automobile manufacturers and is expected to impact consumer electronics, medical devices and networking equipment. Semiconductors — the tiny chips that enable modern technologies — are critical to America’s economy, job creation, technology … billion in federal investments for domestic semiconductor research, design, and manufacturing provisions. The institutes in the Manufacturing USA network are working to accelerate commercialization of faster, more flexible and more efficient semiconductors in the U.S. They are doing so with …