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… Chief. His personal research covered a wide range of materials, including quasicrystals, lead-free solder, and aerospace materials, including the development of alloys for NASA’s Space Shuttle. As Division Chief, he was responsible for broad support of industry needs for measurements, …
… Manufacturing USA and Manufacturing Extension Partnership … Manufacturing USA and Manufacturing Extension Partnership Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing: Manufacturing USA and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership This infographic highlights how Manufacturing USA ® and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership support U.S. manufacturers. Both are public-private partnerships with unique models created to improve national …
… assistance awards that connect public and private entities to carry out program objectives for advancing manufacturing technology and a skilled workforce. …
… communication plans for NIST OAM projects, funding opportunities, and awards to develop partnerships, outreach, communications, and manufacturing workforce initiatives to raise awareness and interest in advanced manufacturing. …
… in NATO partner countries and Afghanistan. He was also elected the founding chair of the international Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Working Party on Nanotechnology. His private sector experience includes working in New York as an investment banker …
… to come. If you didn’t have to work, how would you spend your day? Either restoring vintage furniture, running an animal rescue, or I'd buy an RV and travel all over North and South America. Maybe a combination of all three? What activity gives you the most energy? Doing anything …
… Laura Kappler-Roberts Entrepreneur, Big-Picture Thinker, Beach Lover For Laura Kappler-Roberts, the manufacturing floor was a key element of her childhood, helping to form who she is as an advanced manufacturing leader. The daughter of Kappler Inc.'s founder, she grew up surrounded by the hum of sewing machines … curriculum. For her consistent dedication to advanced manufacturing, Laura Kappler-Roberts is a Modern Maker. Q&A with Laura How did you find your way to working in advanced manufacturing? I grew up on the manufacturing floor watching production operators assemble protective clothing. …
… History Manufacturing USA was formally established in 2014 as the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation. Manufacturing USA institutes bring together industry, academia and federal partners within a growing network of advanced manufacturing institutes to increase U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and promote a robust and sustainable national manufacturing R&D infrastructure. The Need Substantive improvements in the health, robustness and innovative capacity of the U.S. manufacturing sector have an unrivaled ability to …
… However, once I entered the field of robotics, I recognized that my strong soft skills provided the perfect foundation to succeed and excel. What advice do you have for someone new to the industry or considering manufacturing as a career? To keep an open mind. Automation and …
… manufacturing will look, think, and lead differently. And that’s a good thing. This is why Lara is a Modern Maker. Q&A with Lara How did you find your way to working in advanced manufacturing? Honestly, I just stumbled upon advanced manufacturing. I studied Systems Engineering & Design at … my next career opportunity, I discovered MxD. Despite lacking direct manufacturing experience, I was eager to embrace the challenge and expand my knowledge in this field. What is the most challenging part of your job? The most challenging aspect of my job is acquiring as much knowledge as … a unique skillset to the table. Working alongside such a talented group makes every day engaging and dynamic. It also means my peers are my greatest resource, and I have so much to learn from them. As a young professional, this is invaluable to my growth and development. What would people …