Jan. 29, 2024

AIM Photonics to Present Integrated Photonics R&D at Photonics West 2024

Join us as experts from AIM Photonics will share a selection of the Institute’s recent technology advancements in silicon photonics at the SPIE Photonics West conference to be held Jan. 27–Feb. 1, 2024 in San Francisco, California.

Jan. 25, 2024

Valencia College Re-Enrolls In LIFT’s Operation Next, Expanding Advanced Manufacturing Job Training

ORLANDO, Fla. — Initiative to benefit exiting military, their spouses, and civilians

Jan. 24, 2024

ARM Institute Signs Continuation Agreement with Department of Defense

ARM Institute and Department of Defense Sign $35.4 Million Agreement to Continue to Strengthen U.S. Manufacturing through Robotics & Workforce Development

Jan. 23, 2024

Jack Starr to Lead BioMADE’s Biomanufacturing Infrastructure Program as New Chief Manufacturing Officer

BioMADE is pleased to announce Dr. Jack Starr as its inaugural Chief Manufacturing Officer.

Jan. 22, 2024

America Makes Announces Winners of Proliferation of AM Material Datasets Project Call Totaling $5.75M

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) and America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, are proud to announce the winners of the $5.75M Proliferation of Additively Manufactured (AM) Material Datasets, funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD(R&E)) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

Jan. 16, 2024

NextFlex News – January 2024

Since its formation in 2015, the NextFlex community of technologists, educators, problem solvers and manufacturers have come together to collectively facilitate hybrid electronics innovation, narrow the advanced manufacturing workforce gap and promote long standing electronics manufacturing ecosystems. To address our mission of furthering advanced manufacturing in the United States, we developed the NextFlex Learning Portfolio. The Learning Portfolio focuses on advanced manufacturing training through awareness building, recruitment, and skill building for the advanced manufacturing sector and hybrid electronics (HE) community. Current target audiences include K-12 students, transitioning military service members, students engaged in technical training, university students, and the incumbent workforce.

Jan. 15, 2024

America Makes Announces Winners of EARTH Project Totaling $1.2M

The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) and America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, are proud to announce the winners of the $1.2M Environmental Additive Research for Tomorrow’s Habitat (EARTH) Project funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD(R&E)) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

Jan. 15, 2024

AIM Photonics Welcomes Nathan Lin as Director of Outreach

AIM Photonics is pleased to announce the appointment of Nathan Lin as its Director of Outreach. In his new capacity, Lin will play a pivotal role in delivering AIM Photonics’ innovative solutions to companies and academic/research organizations throughout the U.S. His primary responsibility will be to help guide them in the development of their integrated photonics prototypes using AIM Photonics’ comprehensive electronic-photonic design, multi-project wafer and test, assembly, and packaging services.

Jan. 12, 2024

DOD Releases First Defense Industrial Strategy

The Defense Department today released its first strategy for ensuring that the U.S. defense industrial base meets the demands of a challenging national security landscape well into the future.

Jan. 8, 2024

Institutes Play Increasing Role in Driving Economic Impact

Several of the 17 institutes in the Manufacturing USA network are often key players in convening stakeholders for their region’s economic development. Two of the institutes received significant funding from the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Agency (EDA) Build Back Better (BBB) initiative, and three institutes recently received EDA grants associated with the CHIPS and Science Act. Another institute’s host received a grant from the Department of Defense’s (DoD) funding from the CHIPS and Science Act.

Jan. 5, 2024

Universal Achemetal Titanium Awarded $11.3 Million Contract from United States Department of Defense for for Titanium Metal R&D in Montana

Butte, MT — The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded $11.3 million dollars to Universal Achemetal Titanium, LLC (UAT) to conduct titanium metal research and development in Montana for the United States Navy, Office of Naval Research. U.S. Senator Jon Tester (D-Montana) was instrumental in securing the funding for this initiative of critical national importance.

Jan. 2, 2024

Many DLA firsts on display during the Annual Defense Manufacturing Conference

The Defense Logistics Agency shined bright during the 2023 Defense Manufacturing Conference hosted in Nashville, Tennessee. With a gathering of over 1,500 attendees and 135 exhibitors, this year’s theme was Manufacturing Innovation: Propelling the Joint Force.

Jan. 2, 2024

ARM Institute Project Highlight: Securing the Digital Backbone with Corsha’s Zero-Trust Platform for Machines

In March 2023, in partnership with the Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology (OSD ManTech) and the ARM Institute’s fellow Manufacturing Innovation Institutes (MIIs), the ARM Institute hosted a workshop at our facility in Pittsburgh centered on Point of Need Manufacturing Challenges for the Defense Industrial Base. This event included an OSD-led Requirements Workshop and pitch presentations from MII project teams that were selected from the associated MII Point of Need Manufacturing Challenge Project Call.

Dec. 18, 2023

Recognizing Excellence at DMC: Service Recognition Award

NASHVILLE, Tenn — The Service Recognition Award, given by the Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP), recognizes senior leaders whose contributions have greatly impacted their individual Service/Agency ManTech program as well as specific Subpanel and Technical Working Groups. The care, devotion, and diligence to their organizations as well as the ManTech mission make them truly deserving of this award.

Dec. 18, 2023

ARM Institute Introduces New Hazelwood Scholarship

The ARM Institute will partner with the Hazelwood-based Industrial Arts Workshop (IAW) on a new scholarship for the community.

Dec. 13, 2023

MxD Welcomes ITAMCO CEO to Board of Directors

New Director Brings MxD Background and Industry Experience to Drive Mission

Dec. 12, 2023

Recognizing Excellence at DMC 2023: The Defense Manufacturing Technology Achievement Award

NASHVILLE, Tenn — Recognizing Excellence at DMC 2023: The Defense Manufacturing Technology Achievement

Dec. 12, 2023

NextFlex News – December 2023

NextFlex News – December 2023

Dec. 7, 2023

Point-of-Need Manufacturing Challenge Demonstrates Technologies for Cold Weather Combat Effectiveness

The Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program showcased technologies that will keep servicemembers combat effective in extreme temperatures during a technology demonstration Dec. 4 -8 at the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Dec. 1, 2023

The Innovator - Fall 2023 DLA Research and Development

The Innovator - Fall 2023 DLA Research and Development

Nov. 29, 2023

LIFT’s Operation Next Program Receives $2 Million in Funding from State of Florida to Expand Training for Transitioning Soldiers, Military Spouses and Veterans for Careers in Advanced Manufacturing

PENSACOLA, Fl. — LIFT, the Detroit-based Department of Defense national manufacturing innovation institute, today announced it will expand its Operation Next advanced manufacturing certification program across the State of Florida, beginning with Pensacola State College. This expansion is being made possible by $2 million in funding from the state, an effort led by State Senator Doug Broxson.

Nov. 28, 2023

ARM Institute Names New Champions

The ARM Institute Champion Awards are presented annually at the ARM Institute Member Meeting to members who have gone above and beyond to promote the ARM Institute’s mission and strengthen U.S. manufacturing. 

Nov. 28, 2023

ARM Institute Hosts 7th Annual Member Meeting

On November 13-15, the ARM Institute hosted our 7th Annual Member Meeting in Pittsburgh, PA! The ARM Institute Member Meeting is our cornerstone event and convenes representatives from across our 400+ member organizations for 2.5 days of networking, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing. Explore our event in the write-up below. Interested in helping us lead the way to a future where people and robots work together to respond to our nation’s greatest challenges and to develop and produce the world’s most desired products? Explore membership here or drop us a note at membership@arminstitute.org. Note that recordings from this year’s event will be made available to ARM Members only before the end of the year in the ARM Member Community.

Nov. 27, 2023

Manufacturing USA Newsletter: Building the Bioeconomy

Global Leadership in the Bioeconomy The bioeconomy is often cited as a pathway to addressing some of the world’s most serious challenges. It can help secure climate change and sustainability from food security to energy independence to personalized health. Products, services, and processes derived from biological resources (cell lines, plants, and microorganisms) will be a key component of the future global economy. Learn how institutes in the Manufacturing USA® Network are helping the U.S. secure global leadership in this emerging area.