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Each year, the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing enjoys the unique privilege of convening the Manufacturing USA network for its annual meeting. The 2025 Manufacturing USA Network Meeting was an energizing gathering of over 80 representatives from the program’s 18 manufacturing innovation institutes and supporting federal agencies. Over a day...

Ten years ago today, Congress enacted the Revitalizing American Manufacturing and Innovation Act , establishing Manufacturing USA.

We are especially grateful for the people in the advanced manufacturing network and the countless milestones and achievements since the program’s inception, particularly this past year.

In honor of our 10 th...

Power Electronics

PowerAmerica is pleased to announce that Lavinia Sebastian has joined the team as our new Manager of Education and Workforce Development. She will be responsible for expanding our education offerings, broadening the scope of education programming to include technician and operator training, and reaching out to underserved and non-traditional...

External News

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Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Cybersecurity, Electronics, Manufacturing Jobs, Modern Makers, Robotics
These three women engineers are not only leaders in their fields, but are also strong advocates for STEM education who are dedicated to mentoring the next generation of women in manufacturing.

In high school, Helena Cristobal wanted to invent the “infinite battery.” She now works at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry.

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Our Network @ Work

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Institute Spotlight, Wide Bandgap Technologies, Workforce
Advancing Manufacturing Technologies and Domestic Supply Chains

PowerAmerica celebrates its upcoming 10th anniversary as a Manufacturing USA institute having catalyzed super-efficient wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor chips and power electronic systems. By fostering innovation, collaboration, and commercialization, PowerAmerica is strengthening...