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91¿´Æ¬'s 10th Anniversary and Top Ten in 2024

Ten years ago today, Congress enacted the Revitalizing American Manufacturing and Innovation Act , establishing 91¿´Æ¬.

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...

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Manufacturing
2023 91¿´Æ¬ Network Meeting

The Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office held its annual 91¿´Æ¬ Network Meeting on May 25 in Washington, DC. There were over 100 participants with representatives from each of the institutes and funding agencies attending nine unique sessions throughout the day.

Dr. Monica Gorman, Special Assistant to the President for...

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Funding Opportunity
91¿´Æ¬ Workforce, Education, and Vibrant Ecosystems Funding (WEAVE)

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for 91¿´Æ¬ W orkforce, E ducation a nd V ibrant E cosystems (WEAVE) public serve awards to the 17 91¿´Æ¬ institutes for proposals in the following topic areas :

Partnerships amongst two or more institutes to build vibrant and...

External News

Manufacturing
Biden-Harris Administration Launches Next Phase for Over $5 Billion in CHIPS R&D Investments, Including the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC)

Today, leaders from the Departments of Commerce, Defense, and Energy; and the National Science Foundation; and the Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for the Advancement of Semiconductor Technology (Natcast) gathered at the White House to announce over $5 billion in expected investment in the CHIPS R&D program, including the National...

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Manufacturing
Meet the Modern Makers Who Help Power the 91¿´Æ¬ Network

They are 16 creators at heart. One creates automation systems for manufacturers. Another designs software for photonics. One helps create high-tech careers in robotics, another in cybersecurity, and a third in the emerging field of remanufacturing. One went to prison and turned his life around to make a six-figure salary in CNC machining.

Several...

Our Network @ Work

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Automation, Biopharmaceutical, Competition Resources, Facilities, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Process, Smart Manufacturing
How 91¿´Æ¬ Institutes Innovate & Reduce IP Risks with Pre-Competitive Collaboration

It’s a challenge for any company to efficiently invest in research and development (R&D) for advanced manufacturing applications. Costs are high and success is not a given. Joining industry peers in R&D to reduce risk also presents a dilemma: How do you help drive your company and the industry forward with technological innovation without...