As part of the Manufacturing USA network, each agency partner and MII works towards the larger objective of enhancing the Nation’s industrial competitiveness.  DoD, DOC, and DOE sponsor institutes to foster collaboration among government agencies, universities, nonprofits, and companies to develop critical advanced manufacturing technologies, build supply chains around them, and train the workforce in the skills required to deploy them.  In addition, DOC – through the Advanced Manufacturing Program Office – is charged with facilitating the Manufacturing USA brand, engaging in public communication and education, and coordinating collaboration among the sponsoring agencies and their network of institutes in specific areas.  These specific areas are development of the triannual strategic plans and annual reports to Congress, sharing of best practices, and providing shared services. 

 

The OSD ManTech Program works closely with other Manufacturing USA network agency partners across the Federal Government including the Department of Education, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, Department of Agriculture, and the White House. These relationships help ensure that Manufacturing USA provides a holistic approach to helping improve U.S. manufacturing capabilities.