CINXE.COM
Manufacturing Workforce Development | Manufacturing USA
<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en" dir="ltr" prefix="og: https://ogp.me/ns#"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8" /> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-9V6YD5YG3F"></script> <script>window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || [];function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments)};gtag("js", new Date());gtag("set", "developer_id.dMDhkMT", true);gtag("config", "G-9V6YD5YG3F", {"groups":"default","page_placeholder":"PLACEHOLDER_page_location","allow_ad_personalization_signals":false});gtag("config", "UA-33523145-1", {"groups":"default","anonymize_ip":true,"page_placeholder":"PLACEHOLDER_page_path","allow_ad_personalization_signals":false});gtag("config", "G-CSLL4ZEK4L", {"groups":"default","page_placeholder":"PLACEHOLDER_page_location","allow_ad_personalization_signals":false});</script> <meta name="description" content="Workforce development takes on increasing importance as manufacturers not only must fill current openings but also define new careers involving robotics, automation and AI." /> <meta name="keywords" content="manufacturing,workforce development" /> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.manufacturingusa.com/key-initiatives/manufacturing-workforce-development" /> <link rel="image_src" href="https://www.manufacturingusa.com/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/logos/whitespace/mfg_logo_stack_compact_w.png" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="Manufacturing USA" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://www.manufacturingusa.com/key-initiatives/manufacturing-workforce-development" /> <meta property="og:title" content="Manufacturing Workforce Development" /> <meta property="og:description" content="Workforce development takes on increasing importance as manufacturers not only must fill current openings but also define new careers involving robotics, automation and AI." /> <meta property="og:image" content="https://www.manufacturingusa.com/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/logos/whitespace/mfg_logo_stack_w.png" /> <meta property="og:email" content="ManufacturingUSA@nist.gov" /> <meta property="og:phone_number" content="301-975-2830" /> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary" /> <meta name="twitter:description" content="Workforce development takes on increasing importance as manufacturers not only must fill current openings but also define new careers involving robotics, automation and AI." /> <meta name="twitter:site" content="@mfgusa" /> <meta name="twitter:title" content="Manufacturing Workforce Development" /> <meta name="twitter:image" content="https://www.manufacturingusa.com/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/logos/whitespace/mfg_logo_stack_w.png" /> <meta name="Generator" content="Drupal 10 (https://www.drupal.org)" /> <meta name="MobileOptimized" content="width" /> <meta name="HandheldFriendly" content="true" /> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" /> <link rel="icon" href="/themes/custom/mfgusa/favicon.ico" type="image/vnd.microsoft.icon" /> <title>Manufacturing Workforce Development | Manufacturing USA</title> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/css/css_aj-M7E4M7XgaY-GV-F53P_oToNDuCEVL_zWVFsVx58E.css?delta=0&language=en&theme=mfgusa&include=eJxljEEOwyAMBD9E4UnIxEuECjGySVB_X5RLVeWyhxnt2McGWkhkcBMpi7aYRIYNpR4exP1cVmqYom93FYZEtASOuaByUFiXw8qF1y1dAxcKudQB9Rv1UeRYP0wL9_omfFa4TRSB9exUfVfZV8j-4MpU2b_k20e0" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/css/css_W-CdnMYB7IpLDnEv__6vGyWduoWsa0uD7kxYB1SwdTI.css?delta=1&language=en&theme=mfgusa&include=eJxljEEOwyAMBD9E4UnIxEuECjGySVB_X5RLVeWyhxnt2McGWkhkcBMpi7aYRIYNpR4exP1cVmqYom93FYZEtASOuaByUFiXw8qF1y1dAxcKudQB9Rv1UeRYP0wL9_omfFa4TRSB9exUfVfZV8j-4MpU2b_k20e0" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="print" href="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/css/css_BB-oEhMrhRhSTFfwa0GrdZDkt0yqAsl104b44RXoSDM.css?delta=2&language=en&theme=mfgusa&include=eJxljEEOwyAMBD9E4UnIxEuECjGySVB_X5RLVeWyhxnt2McGWkhkcBMpi7aYRIYNpR4exP1cVmqYom93FYZEtASOuaByUFiXw8qF1y1dAxcKudQB9Rv1UeRYP0wL9_omfFa4TRSB9exUfVfZV8j-4MpU2b_k20e0" /> </head> <body class="path-node page-node-type-landing-page has-glyphicons"> <a href="#main-container" class="visually-hidden focusable skip-link"> Skip to main content </a> <div class="dialog-off-canvas-main-canvas" data-off-canvas-main-canvas> <header role="heading" id="page-header"> <div class="site-header-block"> <div class="header-nav container"> <div class="region region-header"> <div class="logo-section col-md-2 text-left"> <a class="hidden-print" href="/" title="Home" rel="home"> <img src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/logo.png" alt="Home" /> </a> <img class="visible-print-inline" src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/logo-header-print.png" alt="Manufacturing USA Logo for Print" /> </div> <nav role="navigation" aria-labelledby="block-mfgusa-main-menu-menu" id="main-menu" data-block-plugin-id="system_menu_block:main" class="menu-section col-md-8 text-center"> <h2 class="sr-only" id="block-mfgusa-main-menu-menu">Main navigation</h2> <ul class="menu nav"> <li class="expanded dropdown active active-trail first"> <a href="/key-initiatives" class="dropdown-toggle active-trail" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3536">Key Initiatives <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/key-initatives/advanced-manufacturing-technology-leadership" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1406">Advanced Manufacturing Technology Leadership</a> </li> <li> <a href="/key-initatives/covid-19-manufacturing-recover" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1756">COVID-19 Manufacturing Recovery</a> </li> <li> <a href="/key-initatives/future-manufacturing-supply-chains" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3541">Future Manufacturing Supply Chains</a> </li> <li class="active active-trail"> <a href="/key-initiatives/manufacturing-workforce-development" class="active-trail is-active" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/2526" aria-current="page">Manufacturing Workforce Development</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/key-initatives/clean-energy-manufacturing" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3551">Clean Energy Manufacturing</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/impact" class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/476">Impact <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/news" data-drupal-link-system-path="news">News</a> </li> <li> <a href="/external_news" data-drupal-link-system-path="external_news">External News</a> </li> <li> <a href="/studies" data-drupal-link-system-path="studies">Our Network @ Work</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/testimonials" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1531">Testimonials</a> </li> <li> <a href="/reports" data-drupal-link-system-path="reports">Reports</a> </li> <li> <a href="/leadership-insights" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/4831">Leadership Insights</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/modern-makers" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/5261">Modern Makers</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/participate" class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/477">Participate <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/pages/become-member" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17">Become a Member</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/manufacturing-usa-institute-model" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/6391">Institute formation 101</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/how-engage-manufacturing-usa-institutes" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/250">How to Engage</a> </li> <li> <a href="/opportunities" data-drupal-link-system-path="opportunities">Funding & project opportunities</a> </li> <li> <a href="/events" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/478">Events</a> </li> <li> <a href="/manufacturing-day-2024" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/2386">Manufacturing Day 2024</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/ewd-connect" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/6386">EWD Connect</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/institutes" class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="institutes">Institutes <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/institutes/affoa" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/35">AFFOA</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/aim-photonics" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/37">AIM Photonics</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/arm" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/76">ARM</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/america-makes" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/36">America Makes</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/biofabusa" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/155">BioFabUSA</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/biomade" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/546">BioMADE</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/cesmii" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/43">CESMII</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/cymanii" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/601">CyManII</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/epixc" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/776">EPIXC</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/iacmi" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/39">IACMI</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/lift" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/40">LIFT</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/mxd" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/38">MxD</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/niimbl" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/61">NIIMBL</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/nextflex" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/41">NextFlex</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/poweramerica" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/42">PowerAmerica</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/rapid" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/58">RAPID</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/institutes/remade" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/70">REMADE</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown last"> <a href="/about-us" class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1001">About <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/10-years-manufacturing-usa" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9471">10 Years of Manufacturing USA</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/how-we-work" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/18">How we work</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/history" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1011">History</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/fresh-perspective-us-manufacturing" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3986">A Fresh Perspective</a> </li> <li> <a href="/contact-us" data-drupal-link-system-path="contact-us">Contact us</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/pages/manufacturing-usa-brand" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3376">MFG USA Brand</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav> <div class="megamenu-search dropdown-section col-md-2 text-right"> <div class="search-section"> <a href="#"><span class="search-button-text">SEARCH </span><span class="search-icon">🔎</span></a> </div> </div> <a title="Toggle Menu" id="mobiletoggle" href="#menuwrapper" type="button"><span class="icon-bar"></span><span class="icon-bar"></span><span class="icon-bar"></span></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="search-dropdown"> <div class="megamenu menu-search"> <div class="container"> <form action="/search" method="GET"> <label for="global-search" hidden>Search Term</label> <input id="global-search" title="Search" type="text" class="search-field" name="k" value="" placeholder="What do you want to search?" autocomplete="off" /> <label for="global-search-submit" hidden>Search Submit</label> <input id="global-search-submit" type="submit" class="search-submit" value="Search"/> </form> </div> </div> </div> </header> <div id="main-container"> <div class="hero hero-image hero-workforce"> <div class="hero-text container"> <h2 class="hero-title"> <span>Manufacturing Workforce Development</span> </h2> <div class="hero-summary"><p>Workforce development takes on increasing importance as manufacturers not only must fill current openings but also define new careers involving robotics, automation and AI.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div role="main" id="page-content" class="container container-1000"> <div class="row"> <section class="col-sm-12"> <a id="main-content"></a> <div class="region region-content"> <div data-drupal-messages-fallback class="hidden"></div> <article class="landing-page full clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="mfgusa-one-column"> <section data-block-plugin-id="entity_block:node" class="block block-entity-block block-entity-blocknode clearfix"> <article class="page embeded clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><h2>Education and Workforce Initiatives Will Redefine Manufacturing Jobs</h2><p>Advanced manufacturing increases productivity, enhances economic strength, drives innovation, and provides rewarding career opportunities. But the National Association of Manufacturers estimates that by 2028 manufacturers will need to fill <a href="https://www.nam.org/2019-annual-report/supporting-your-workforce-through-the-manufacturing-institute/" rel="noreferrer">4.6 million jobs</a> <span>— staffing these good jobs cannot be achieved without first addressing a key barrier: attracting and retaining workers. Manufacturing USA has developed a </span><a href="https://www.manufacturingusa.com/pages/revitalizing-americas-manufacturing-workforce-manufacturing-usa-national-roadmap" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="c90b22d3-ab7d-4e7d-94d1-97964bd0c6d7" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Revitalizing America’s Manufacturing Workforce: A Manufacturing USA National Roadmap"><span>national education and workforce development roadmap</span></a><span> to help ensure the sector has the support it needs to keep growing.</span></p><p>The institutes within the Manufacturing USA network are helping to define the skills and training needed to satisfy manufacturers’ future requirements. These efforts include:</p><ul><li>Defining new careers for automation, robotics, AI and data analytics</li><li>Retraining and upskilling the current workforce</li><li>Attracting STEM talent for the future</li></ul><p>Each of the institutes in the Manufacturing USA network has ongoing workforce development initiatives, which can be viewed on this <a href="https://www.manufacturingusa.com/ewd-connect" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="435b35a4-56ae-446c-8302-6b29072ec26a" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="EWD Connect"><strong>interactive map</strong></a> <span>– you can search by audience group, category of resource, or technology focus area or use the interactive map.</span> They are engaging with educational institutions and industry to increase interest in manufacturing careers and equip manufacturing workers with the skills they need to support the advanced manufacturing of the future. Many of the institutes have developed specialty online learning initiatives to develop career pathways that offer:</p><ul><li>Competency-based vs. time-based learning, which allows for more individualized curricula and targeting specific skills, and usually results in higher engagement.</li><li>Flexibility that expands the pool of participants, an important consideration for underrepresented populations for whom traditional classroom programs may pose attendance challenges due to lack of transportation and time constraints.</li></ul><p> </p><div> <div><div data-video-embed-field-lazy="<div class="video-embed-field-provider-youtube video-embed-field-responsive-video form-group"><iframe width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qB06ku_TNRc?autoplay=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=0"></iframe> </div> " class="video-embed-field-lazy form-group"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/video_thumbnails/qB06ku_TNRc.jpg" alt="Demystifying Careers in Advanced Manufacturing" class="img-responsive"> <button class="video-embed-field-lazy-play"></button> <div class="video-embed-field-lazy-title">Demystifying Careers in Advanced Manufacturing</div> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p><p>One example of collaboration by the Manufacturing USA education and workforce network is a discussion on dispelling the myths of Advanced Manufacturing.</p><p>Tens of thousands of workers, students, and educators in the past year have participated in institute workforce programs, including mid-career programs, apprenticeships, internships and summer camps. Workforce development plays a key role in ensuring that advanced manufacturing supports U.S. technological competitiveness and drives product and process improvements that advance the U.S. economy.</p><figure role="group" class="align-right"> <div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <a href="https://www.roboticscareer.org/"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/large/public/RC_Logo_FullColor.png?itok=NEUnf1Sz" width="480" height="94" alt="RoboticsCareer.org Powered by ARM Institute" class="img-responsive"></a> </div> </div> <figcaption><a href="https://roboticscareer.org/" rel="noreferrer">RoboticsCareer.org</a> powered by <a href="https://www.manufacturingusa.com/taxonomy/term/76">ARM Institute</a></figcaption> </figure> <h5> </h5><p><strong>Developed by the ARM Institute and 300 industry partners, RoboticsCareers.org is the nation’s first resource to connect manufacturers, workers, and job seekers with education programs to develop skills for careers in automation and robotics. </strong></p><p> </p></div> </div> </article> </section> <section class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-blockcase-stories-workforce-case-stories-grid clearfix" data-block-plugin-id="views_block:case_stories-workforce_case_stories_grid"> <h2 class="block-title">Our Network @ Work</h2> <div class="form-group"><div class="grid overlay-orange text-slide-bottom view view-case-stories view-id-case_stories view-display-id-workforce_case_stories_grid js-view-dom-id-81bf23f23db7e662525f60048570a6a42ee4925bbeb97a0cc074d4b54d063bf5"> <div class="view-content"> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/studies/fireside-chat-angela-accurso-2024-next-generation-leadership-award-finalist"><span class="text-hide">Go to Fireside Chat with Angela Accurso, 2024 Next-Generation Leadership Award Finalist</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="Fireside Chat with Angela Accurso, 2024 Next-Generation Leadership Award Finalist" href="/studies/fireside-chat-angela-accurso-2024-next-generation-leadership-award-finalist" class="ellipsis-2">Fireside Chat with Angela Accurso, 2024 Next-Generation Leadership Award Finalist</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2024-04-30T12:00:00Z">April 30, 2024</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">MxD</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> Each year, The Manufacturing Leadership Council (MLC) hosts the Manufacturing Leadership Awards to honor manufacturing companies and leaders that are shaping the future of global manufacturing. Angela... <span><a class="read-more" href="/studies/fireside-chat-angela-accurso-2024-next-generation-leadership-award-finalist">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/04-25-2024-Next-Gen-Finalist-Award-Graphic_News-Page-Hero-1.jpg?itok=4PRKPnrk" width="300" height="300" alt="Graphic with a photo of Angela Accurso from MxD in the center. Words: women in manufacturing, workforce, and next-gen leader surround her." class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/studies/building-inclusive-manufacturing-talent-pipeline"><span class="text-hide">Go to Building an Inclusive Manufacturing Talent Pipeline</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="Building an Inclusive Manufacturing Talent Pipeline" href="/studies/building-inclusive-manufacturing-talent-pipeline" class="ellipsis-2">Building an Inclusive Manufacturing Talent Pipeline</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2024-04-23T12:00:00Z">April 23, 2024</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">AIM Photonics</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> “Nose presses” is not an official metric of workforce recruiting success for the Penn State Digital Foundry on 5th Avenue in New Kensington, PA, but it is hugely symbolic in the quest to expand the... <span><a class="read-more" href="/studies/building-inclusive-manufacturing-talent-pipeline">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/ARM%20Certified%20Robot%20Training.jpeg?itok=LmMaqvxf" width="300" height="300" alt="Students receiving ARM's certified robot training" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/studies/how-manufacturing-usa-institutes-innovate-reduce-ip-risks-pre-competitive-collaboration"><span class="text-hide">Go to How Manufacturing USA Institutes Innovate & Reduce IP Risks with Pre-Competitive Collaboration</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="How Manufacturing USA Institutes Innovate & Reduce IP Risks with Pre-Competitive Collaboration" href="/studies/how-manufacturing-usa-institutes-innovate-reduce-ip-risks-pre-competitive-collaboration" class="ellipsis-2">How Manufacturing USA Institutes Innovate & Reduce IP Risks with Pre-Competitive Collaboration</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2024-03-21T12:00:00Z">March 21, 2024</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">CESMII</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> 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... <span><a class="read-more" href="/studies/how-manufacturing-usa-institutes-innovate-reduce-ip-risks-pre-competitive-collaboration">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/Web%20Header%20v3-01.png?itok=bjc2kgrG" width="300" height="300" alt="Graphic showing the United States with interconnected bright blue lines. There are 8 images overlaid in circles: semiconductor chip, wind turbine, two manufacturing employees, a handshake, woman working in a lab, hologram of data coming from a laptop, welder working on a truck panel in a plant, robotic arm" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/studies/iacmi-melting-boundaries-molding-futures"><span class="text-hide">Go to IACMI: Melting Boundaries, Molding Futures</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="IACMI: Melting Boundaries, Molding Futures" href="/studies/iacmi-melting-boundaries-molding-futures" class="ellipsis-2">IACMI: Melting Boundaries, Molding Futures</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2024-03-07T12:00:00Z">March 7, 2024</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">IACMI</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> “Remember Goldilocks—not too fast, not too slow, just right. You ready?” That’s Dr. Bob Voigt, a Materials Science and Engineering professor at Penn State University , coaching me on my first casting... <span><a class="read-more" href="/studies/iacmi-melting-boundaries-molding-futures">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/IACMI%20Melting%20Boundaries.jpeg?itok=H8U8Ziwl" width="300" height="300" alt="Photo of a group of casting and forging professionals at a foundry." class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/studies/institutes-play-increasing-role-driving-economic-impact"><span class="text-hide">Go to Institutes Play Increasing Role in Driving Economic Impact</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="Institutes Play Increasing Role in Driving Economic Impact" href="/studies/institutes-play-increasing-role-driving-economic-impact" class="ellipsis-2">Institutes Play Increasing Role in Driving Economic Impact</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2024-01-08T12:00:00Z">January 8, 2024</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">America Makes</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> America Makes Ecosystem Director Kimberly Gibson, a municipal planner by training, was involved in the national additive manufacturing institute at its inception more than 12 years ago. She saw the... <span><a class="read-more" href="/studies/institutes-play-increasing-role-driving-economic-impact">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/NMU%202301%20Roll%20Up%203%20-%20LinkedIn.jpg?itok=Xg_aTz7t" width="300" height="300" alt="Photo of Kimberly Gibson, America Makes, speaking at America Makes' annual members meeting" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/studies/building-manufacturing-workforce-programs-can-have-national-impact"><span class="text-hide">Go to Building Manufacturing Workforce Programs That Can Have a National Impact</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="Building Manufacturing Workforce Programs That Can Have a National Impact" href="/studies/building-manufacturing-workforce-programs-can-have-national-impact" class="ellipsis-2">Building Manufacturing Workforce Programs That Can Have a National Impact</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2023-09-29T12:00:00Z">September 29, 2023</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">AIM Photonics</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> The manufacturing employment gap has existed for years, but some manufacturers have built great work cultures and evolved with societal changes to successfully build talent pipelines. In some areas... <span><a class="read-more" href="/studies/building-manufacturing-workforce-programs-can-have-national-impact">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/ACE2.jpg?itok=qV8WMyyC" width="300" height="300" alt="Student at ACE." class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/studies/opening-doors"><span class="text-hide">Go to Opening Doors</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="Opening Doors" href="/studies/opening-doors" class="ellipsis-2">Opening Doors</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2023-02-23T12:00:00Z">February 23, 2023</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">IACMI</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> Imagine life choices as a maze of doors. Your path relies on which doors you open, and one door leads to another. If you fail to open one door, you miss out on an entire set of possibilities. When you... <span><a class="read-more" href="/studies/opening-doors">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/IMG_9523-2048x1536.jpg?itok=8K2BHx3X" width="300" height="300" alt="Dr. Tony Schmitz, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of Tennessee, showing students how almost everything we make in this world touches a machine tool." class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/studies/defying-odds-females-machining-and-composites"><span class="text-hide">Go to Defying the Odds: Females in Machining and Composites</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="Defying the Odds: Females in Machining and Composites" href="/studies/defying-odds-females-machining-and-composites" class="ellipsis-2">Defying the Odds: Females in Machining and Composites</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2022-11-03T12:00:00Z">November 3, 2022</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">IACMI</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> The drive to create . Put simply, that’s what has propelled Marley Passey into a career in manufacturing, despite the fact that she’s legally blind. “I’ve always really enjoyed making things, building... <span><a class="read-more" href="/studies/defying-odds-females-machining-and-composites">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/IACMI%20Image.jpeg?itok=_gZqjkYF" width="300" height="300" alt="Image of IACMI employee Marley Passey" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-blocknews-index-block-2 clearfix" data-block-plugin-id="views_block:news_index-block_2"> <h2 class="block-title">News</h2> <div class="form-group"><div class="grid overlay-blue text-slide-bottom view view-news-index view-id-news_index view-display-id-block_2 js-view-dom-id-be31ce7ae7a0aee1166038f14d903a07063e5853492a8e6a4b73c608e7b5eace"> <div class="view-content"> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/news/arm-institute-showcases-leadership-ai"><span class="text-hide">Go to ARM Institute Showcases Leadership in AI</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="ARM Institute Showcases Leadership in AI" href="/news/arm-institute-showcases-leadership-ai" class="ellipsis-2">ARM Institute Showcases Leadership in AI</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2024-11-09T12:00:00Z">November 9, 2024</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">ARM</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> This fall, the ARM Institute’s work in artificial intelligence (AI) for robotics has been taking center stage at several conferences and events. While AI has been garnering extra headlines lately, the... <span><a class="read-more" href="/news/arm-institute-showcases-leadership-ai">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/ARM%20AI%20Horizons.jpg?itok=sz22-nRi" width="300" height="300" alt="ARM AI Horizons" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/news/america-makes-welcomes-dr-herderick-new-ewd-director"><span class="text-hide">Go to America Makes Welcomes Dr. Herderick as New EWD Director</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="America Makes Welcomes Dr. Herderick as New EWD Director" href="/news/america-makes-welcomes-dr-herderick-new-ewd-director" class="ellipsis-2">America Makes Welcomes Dr. Herderick as New EWD Director</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2024-11-06T12:00:00Z">November 6, 2024</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">America Makes</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, proudly welcomes Edward D. Herderick, Ph.D., as its new Director of Education and Workforce Development (EWD). He is... <span><a class="read-more" href="/news/america-makes-welcomes-dr-herderick-new-ewd-director">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/AmericaMakes%20Ed%20Herderick%20-%20EWD%20Director.jpg?itok=uzMSAgvJ" width="300" height="300" alt="AmericaMakes Ed Herderick - EWD Director" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/news/10-years-innovation-manufacturing-usa-network"><span class="text-hide">Go to 10 Years of Innovation with the Manufacturing USA Network</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="10 Years of Innovation with the Manufacturing USA Network" href="/news/10-years-innovation-manufacturing-usa-network" class="ellipsis-2">10 Years of Innovation with the Manufacturing USA Network</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2024-11-04T12:00:00Z">November 4, 2024</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">LIFT</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> Advanced manufacturing impacts our everyday lives, economic competitiveness, national security, and sustainability making it a vital component of the American economy. In the past decade, the American... <span><a class="read-more" href="/news/10-years-innovation-manufacturing-usa-network">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/ITIF%2010.23.2024%20Group%20v2.jpeg?itok=V2CmrYQH" width="300" height="300" alt="Group photo of attendees and the panelists for the ITIF sponsored Congressional Briefing on 10/23/24." class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/news/manufacturing-usa-releases-2024-strategic-plan"><span class="text-hide">Go to Manufacturing USA Releases 2024 Strategic Plan</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="Manufacturing USA Releases 2024 Strategic Plan" href="/news/manufacturing-usa-releases-2024-strategic-plan" class="ellipsis-2">Manufacturing USA Releases 2024 Strategic Plan</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2024-11-04T12:00:00Z">November 4, 2024</time> | </span> <div class="grid_item-text"> Manufacturing USA has released the Strategic Plan for the Manufacturing USA Program . The plan describes the program’s vision, mission, goals, and objectives. It also outlines the program’s technology... <span><a class="read-more" href="/news/manufacturing-usa-releases-2024-strategic-plan">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/Resized%20Strategic%20Plan_Cover_Web.png?itok=V00l0PlF" width="300" height="300" alt="Thumbnail size - 2024 Strategic Plan" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/news/america-makes-launches-free-digital-tool-broaden-additive-manufacturing-career-opportunities"><span class="text-hide">Go to America Makes Launches Free, Digital Tool to Broaden Additive Manufacturing Career Opportunities</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="America Makes Launches Free, Digital Tool to Broaden Additive Manufacturing Career Opportunities" href="/news/america-makes-launches-free-digital-tool-broaden-additive-manufacturing-career-opportunities" class="ellipsis-2">America Makes Launches Free, Digital Tool to Broaden Additive Manufacturing Career Opportunities</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2024-10-29T12:00:00Z">October 29, 2024</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">America Makes</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> America Makes , the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, is excited to announce the launch of the newest education and workforce development (EWD) digital tool, AMJobs, in... <span><a class="read-more" href="/news/america-makes-launches-free-digital-tool-broaden-additive-manufacturing-career-opportunities">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/Screenshot%202024-10-29%20at%201.43.32%E2%80%AFPM.png?itok=CJt8zHdI" width="300" height="300" alt="AMJobs" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/news/arm-institute-celebrates-2024-class-champions"><span class="text-hide">Go to ARM Institute Celebrates 2024 Class of Champions</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="ARM Institute Celebrates 2024 Class of Champions" href="/news/arm-institute-celebrates-2024-class-champions" class="ellipsis-2">ARM Institute Celebrates 2024 Class of Champions</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2024-10-15T12:00:00Z">October 15, 2024</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">ARM</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute recently presented several individuals from its member consortium with ARM Champion awards during the institute’s 8 th Annual Member Meeting... <span><a class="read-more" href="/news/arm-institute-celebrates-2024-class-champions">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/ARM%20Champions%20Group%202024.jpg?itok=x1VkeZP6" width="300" height="300" alt="ARM Champions Group 2024" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/news/manufacturing-usa-imts-2024"><span class="text-hide">Go to Manufacturing USA at IMTS 2024</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="Manufacturing USA at IMTS 2024" href="/news/manufacturing-usa-imts-2024" class="ellipsis-2">Manufacturing USA at IMTS 2024</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2024-10-01T12:00:00Z">October 1, 2024</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">America Makes</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> Manufacturing USA Celebrates Innovation, Collaboration, and Education at IMTS 2024 In early September, the Manufacturing USA network returned to the largest trade show in the Western Hemisphere: IMTS... <span><a class="read-more" href="/news/manufacturing-usa-imts-2024">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/imts_2024-103.jpg?itok=1j5bnkBY" width="300" height="300" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div class="grid_item square col-sm-6 col-md-4 col-lg-3 text-slide-bottom"> <div class="grid_item-inner"> <a class="grid_item-link" href="/news/new-arm-member-community-summer-2024"><span class="text-hide">Go to New on the ARM Member Community – Summer 2024</span></a> <div class="grid_item-overlay"> <h3 class="grid_item-title"> <a data-title="New on the ARM Member Community – Summer 2024" href="/news/new-arm-member-community-summer-2024" class="ellipsis-2">New on the ARM Member Community – Summer 2024</a> </h3> <span class="grid_item-date"><time datetime="2024-07-03T12:00:00Z">July 3, 2024</time> | </span> <span class="grid_item-source">ARM</span> <div class="grid_item-text"> There are new resources and ways to connect with other members now available on the ARM Member Community ! The ARM Member Community is our members-only digital platform that houses our project... <span><a class="read-more" href="/news/new-arm-member-community-summer-2024">Read More</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="grid_item-image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/styles/grid_image/public/ARM%20Workforce%20Development.jpg?itok=cnExBdfa" width="300" height="300" alt="ARM Workforce Development" class="img-responsive" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="views-element-container block block-views block-views-blockexternal-news-block-1 clearfix" data-block-plugin-id="views_block:external_news-block_1"> <h2 class="block-title">External News</h2> <div class="form-group"><div class="content view view-external-news view-id-external_news view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-9153d140da5114e766103de9ab5da38f2ee3be257ea1d1e8c8d46524f43f9c05"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-row"> <article class="external-news teaser clearfix row"> <div class="column col-sm-12"> <div class="field-pubdate"><time datetime="2024-11-09T12:00:00Z">November 9, 2024</time> </div> <div class="source-topic-wrapper"> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-topic field--items"> <span class="topic-tag-image"></span> Cybersecurity, Workforce </div> </div> <div class="field-title"> <a href="/external_news/60-seconds-angela-accurso-director-workforce-programs-mxd" rel="bookmark"> <span>60 Seconds with Angela Accurso, Director of Workforce Programs at MxD</span> </a> </div> <div class="field-summary"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"> <p> Accurso, recognized with MLC's 2024 Next-Generation Leadership Award, discusses reshoring U.S. manufacturing through digital transformation, workforce development, and DEI initiatives to build a future-ready, diverse talent pipeline for modern manufacturing roles. </p> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="views-row"> <article class="external-news teaser clearfix row"> <div class="column col-sm-12"> <div class="field-pubdate"><time datetime="2024-08-29T12:00:00Z">August 29, 2024</time> </div> <div class="source-topic-wrapper"> <div class="field field--name-field-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-source field--items"> Forbes </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-topic field--items"> <span class="topic-tag-image"></span> Robotics </div> </div> <div class="field-title"> <a href="/external_news/ai-powered-renaissance-how-re-emerging-cities-pittsburgh-are-redefining-future-tech" rel="bookmark"> <span>The AI-Powered Renaissance: How Re-Emerging Cities Like Pittsburgh Are Redefining The Future Of Tech</span> </a> </div> <div class="field-summary"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"> <p>Picture a city where artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms complement the hum of steel mills, where robotics startups collaborate with century-old manufacturers, and where the next big tech breakthrough is as likely to come from a university lab as from a hospital research center. </p> <p>Welcome to Pittsburgh, an example of the emerging cities that...</p> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="views-row"> <article class="external-news teaser clearfix row"> <div class="column col-sm-12"> <div class="field-pubdate"><time datetime="2024-06-21T12:00:00Z">June 21, 2024</time> </div> <div class="source-topic-wrapper"> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-topic field--items"> <span class="topic-tag-image"></span> Robotics </div> </div> <div class="field-title"> <a href="/external_news/minimally-invasive-technology" rel="bookmark"> <span>Minimally Invasive Technology</span> </a> </div> <div class="field-summary"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"> <p> Minimally invasive technology is expanding the scope of medical diagnosis and treatments, bringing a host of benefits for healthcare professionals and patients—from smaller wounds and fewer complications to faster healing and more. TE Connectivity is engineering advanced components and materials to realize a future with safer, advanced procedures...</p> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="views-row"> <article class="external-news teaser clearfix row"> <div class="column col-sm-12"> <div class="field-pubdate"><time datetime="2024-02-02T12:00:00Z">February 2, 2024</time> </div> <div class="source-topic-wrapper"> <div class="field field--name-field-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-source field--items"> Manufacturing.net </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-topic field--items"> <span class="topic-tag-image"></span> Education, Manufacturing Jobs, Workforce </div> </div> <div class="field-title"> <a href="/external_news/4-ways-mitigate-manufacturing-skills-gap-stem" rel="bookmark"> <span>4 Ways to Mitigate the Manufacturing Skills Gap with STEM</span> </a> </div> <div class="field-summary"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"> <p>Based on a study conducted by the Manufacturing Institute and <a href="https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/manufacturing/manufacturing-industry-diversity.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deloitte </a>, it is projected that by 2030, the manufacturing skills gap could lead to approximately 2.1 million unfilled jobs in the U.S. For over a decade, the manufacturing industry has struggled to find qualified workers and without education and intervention, this shortfall will...</p> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="views-row"> <article class="external-news teaser clearfix row"> <div class="column col-sm-12"> <div class="field-pubdate"><time datetime="2024-01-23T12:00:00Z">January 23, 2024</time> </div> <div class="source-topic-wrapper"> <div class="field field--name-field-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-source field--items"> White House </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-topic field--items"> <span class="topic-tag-image"></span> Manufacturing, Manufacturing Jobs, Workforce </div> </div> <div class="field-title"> <a href="/external_news/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-highlights-new-commitments-toward-equitable" rel="bookmark"> <span>FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Highlights New Commitments Toward Equitable Workforce Development in Advanced Manufacturing</span> </a> </div> <div class="field-summary"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"> <p>Today, the Biden-Harris Administration will announce new commitments to workforce development from the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Sprint. The Sprint, which First Lady Jill Biden <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/05/16/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-strategies-to-train-and-connect-american-workers-to-jobs-created-by-the-presidents-investing-in-america-agenda/" rel="noreferrer">announced </a> in May and the Administration <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/10/06/fact-sheet-to-launch-investing-in-america-tour-the-biden-%E2%81%A0harris-administration-kicks-off-sprint-to-catalyze-workforce-development-efforts-for-advanced-manufacturing-jobs-and-careers/" rel="noreferrer">kicked off </a> in October, is an intensive drive to build a diverse, skilled pipeline of workers for good advanced manufacturing...</p> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> <div class="views-row"> <article class="external-news teaser clearfix row"> <div class="column col-sm-12"> <div class="field-pubdate"><time datetime="2023-12-18T12:00:00Z">December 18, 2023</time> </div> <div class="source-topic-wrapper"> <div class="field field--name-field-source field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-source field--items"> Carnegie Mellon University </div> <div class="field field--name-field-topic field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field-topic field--items"> <span class="topic-tag-image"></span> Robotics </div> </div> <div class="field-title"> <a href="/external_news/carnegie-mellon-holds-groundbreaking-robotics-innovation-center" rel="bookmark"> <span>Carnegie Mellon Holds Groundbreaking for Robotics Innovation Center</span> </a> </div> <div class="field-summary"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"> Cutting-edge facility will expand research space, provide advanced capabilities <p dir="ltr">Carnegie Mellon University has broken ground on construction for its Robotics Innovation Center (RIC), a new, cutting-edge facility that will significantly expand the institution’s physical space for research, development and testing for robotics, including related...</p> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section data-block-plugin-id="block_content:80393b10-9c1b-41f1-a551-ee8ceb4a0354" class="block block-block-content block-block-content80393b10-9c1b-41f1-a551-ee8ceb4a0354 clearfix"> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><div class="row"> <div class="col-md-8"> <div> <div><div data-video-embed-field-lazy="<div class="video-embed-field-provider-nist-kaltura video-embed-field-responsive-video form-group"><iframe width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.kaltura.com/p/684682/sp/68468200/embedIframeJs/uiconf_id/31013851/partner_id/684682?iframeembed=true&amp;entry_id=1_5e4bhuga?iframeembed=true&amp;entry_id=1_5e4bhuga&amp;flashvars%5BautoPlay%5D=1"></iframe> </div> " class="video-embed-field-lazy form-group"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdnsecakmi.kaltura.com/p/684682/sp/68468200/thumbnail/entry_id/1_5e4bhuga/width/1280" alt="Empowering America's Advanced Manufacturing Workforce" class="img-responsive"> <button class="video-embed-field-lazy-play"></button> <div class="video-embed-field-lazy-title">Empowering America's Advanced Manufacturing Workforce</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-4"> <div> <div><div data-video-embed-field-lazy="<div class="video-embed-field-provider-nist-kaltura video-embed-field-responsive-video form-group"><iframe width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.kaltura.com/p/684682/sp/68468200/embedIframeJs/uiconf_id/31013851/partner_id/684682?iframeembed=true&amp;entry_id=1_mb14kv6t?iframeembed=true&amp;entry_id=1_mb14kv6t&amp;flashvars%5BautoPlay%5D=1"></iframe> </div> " class="video-embed-field-lazy form-group"><img loading="lazy" src="https://cdnsecakmi.kaltura.com/p/684682/sp/68468200/thumbnail/entry_id/1_mb14kv6t/width/1280" alt="Increasing Diversity in Advanced Manufacturing Careers " class="img-responsive"> <button class="video-embed-field-lazy-play"></button> <div class="video-embed-field-lazy-title">Increasing Diversity in Advanced Manufacturing Careers </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> <div> <div><div data-video-embed-field-lazy="<div class="video-embed-field-provider-youtube video-embed-field-responsive-video form-group"><iframe width="854" height="480" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_ao50qkNZsI?autoplay=1&amp;start=0&amp;rel=0"></iframe> </div> " class="video-embed-field-lazy form-group"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/video_thumbnails/_ao50qkNZsI.jpg" alt="Rethinking Manufacturing" class="img-responsive"> <button class="video-embed-field-lazy-play"></button> <div class="video-embed-field-lazy-title">Rethinking Manufacturing</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div> </section> <section data-block-plugin-id="block_content:fc6deabd-f847-4dcc-afdc-dc537d03b7a3" class="block block-block-content block-block-contentfc6deabd-f847-4dcc-afdc-dc537d03b7a3 clearfix"> <h2 class="block-title">Manufacturing Day</h2> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Each year the Manufacturing USA network enthusiastically participates in <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="9f3d7f59-0cde-4e00-9f46-f26157a9fc1d" href="https://www.manufacturingusa.com/manufacturing-day-2024" title="Manufacturing Day 2024">Manufacturing Day (MFGDay)</a> to show students, parents, educators and the public what modern manufacturing looks like and spark interest in pursuing advanced manufacturing careers.</p></div> </section> <div class="container"> <section data-block-plugin-id="entity_block:media" class="block block-entity-block block-entity-blockmedia clearfix"> <div> <div class="field field--name-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <a href="https://www.manufacturingusa.com/images/pathways-manufacturing-careers-full-size"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/05_Pathways%20to%20Manufacturing%20Careers_WEB_withBkgd_1200px.png" width="1200" height="2466" alt="Pathways to Manufacturing Careers" class="img-responsive"></a> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> </article> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <footer class="footer" id="page-footer"> <div id="page-footer-wrap"> <div class="region region-footer"> <div class="site-footer-block"> <div class="footer-top-wrapper"> <div class="footer-top-wrapper-contain container"> <div class="logo-section"> <img class="visible-print-inline" src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/logo-footer-print.png" alt="ManufacturingUSA Logo"> <img class="hidden-print" src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/logo-footer.png" alt="ManufacturingUSA Logo"> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="site-footer-left col-md-4 row-start" id="subscribe-footer"> <div class="row-start"> <div class="title"> Join Our Mailing List </div> <div class="subscribe"> <script src="https://public.govdelivery.com/assets/Signup.js" data-account-code="USNIST" data-signup-id="34225"></script> </div> </div> <div class="social-media row-start"> <div class="follow-section"> <div class="title"> Follow Manufacturing USA </div> <div class="detail"> <a class="follow-icon" href="https://twitter.com/mfgusa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="twitter"><img src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/icons/follow/icon-twitter.png" alt="twitter"></a> <a class="follow-icon" href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mfgusa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LinkedIn"><img src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/icons/follow/icon-linkedin.png" alt="LinkedIn"></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="site-footer-right col-md-8"> <div class="header-menu-section"> <ul class="menu nav"> <li class="expanded dropdown active active-trail first"> <a href="/key-initiatives" class="dropdown-toggle active-trail" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3536">Key Initiatives <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/key-initatives/advanced-manufacturing-technology-leadership" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1406">Advanced Manufacturing Technology Leadership</a> </li> <li> <a href="/key-initatives/covid-19-manufacturing-recover" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1756">COVID-19 Manufacturing Recovery</a> </li> <li> <a href="/key-initatives/future-manufacturing-supply-chains" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3541">Future Manufacturing Supply Chains</a> </li> <li class="active active-trail"> <a href="/key-initiatives/manufacturing-workforce-development" class="active-trail is-active" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/2526" aria-current="page">Manufacturing Workforce Development</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/key-initatives/clean-energy-manufacturing" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3551">Clean Energy Manufacturing</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/impact" class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/476">Impact <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/news" data-drupal-link-system-path="news">News</a> </li> <li> <a href="/external_news" data-drupal-link-system-path="external_news">External News</a> </li> <li> <a href="/studies" data-drupal-link-system-path="studies">Our Network @ Work</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/testimonials" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1531">Testimonials</a> </li> <li> <a href="/reports" data-drupal-link-system-path="reports">Reports</a> </li> <li> <a href="/leadership-insights" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/4831">Leadership Insights</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/modern-makers" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/5261">Modern Makers</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/participate" class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/477">Participate <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/pages/become-member" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17">Become a Member</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/manufacturing-usa-institute-model" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/6391">Institute formation 101</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/how-engage-manufacturing-usa-institutes" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/250">How to Engage</a> </li> <li> <a href="/opportunities" data-drupal-link-system-path="opportunities">Funding & project opportunities</a> </li> <li> <a href="/events" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/478">Events</a> </li> <li> <a href="/manufacturing-day-2024" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/2386">Manufacturing Day 2024</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/ewd-connect" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/6386">EWD Connect</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/institutes" class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="institutes">Institutes <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/institutes/affoa" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/35">AFFOA</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/aim-photonics" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/37">AIM Photonics</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/arm" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/76">ARM</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/america-makes" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/36">America Makes</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/biofabusa" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/155">BioFabUSA</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/biomade" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/546">BioMADE</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/cesmii" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/43">CESMII</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/cymanii" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/601">CyManII</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/epixc" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/776">EPIXC</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/iacmi" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/39">IACMI</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/lift" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/40">LIFT</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/mxd" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/38">MxD</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/niimbl" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/61">NIIMBL</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/nextflex" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/41">NextFlex</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/poweramerica" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/42">PowerAmerica</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/rapid" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/58">RAPID</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/institutes/remade" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/70">REMADE</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown last"> <a href="/about-us" class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1001">About <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/10-years-manufacturing-usa" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9471">10 Years of Manufacturing USA</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/how-we-work" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/18">How we work</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/history" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1011">History</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/fresh-perspective-us-manufacturing" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3986">A Fresh Perspective</a> </li> <li> <a href="/contact-us" data-drupal-link-system-path="contact-us">Contact us</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/pages/manufacturing-usa-brand" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3376">MFG USA Brand</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="footer-bottom-wrapper container"> <div class="footer-menu-section"> <div class="footer-icon-section"> <div class="detail"> <a class="footer-icon" href="https://www.commerce.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Department of Commerce"><img src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/footer_icons/doc.png" alt="Department of Commerce"></a> <a class="footer-icon" href="https://www.defense.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Department of Defense"><img src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/footer_icons/dod.png" alt="Department of Defense"></a> <a class="footer-icon" href="https://www.ed.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Department of Education"><img src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/footer_icons/do_education.png" alt="Department of Education"></a> <a class="footer-icon" href="https://www.energy.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Department of Energy"><img src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/footer_icons/do_energy.png" alt="Department of Energy"></a> <a class="footer-icon" href="https://www.hhs.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Department of Health and Human Services"><img src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/footer_icons/hhs.png" alt="Department of Health and Human Services"></a> <a class="footer-icon" href="https://www.dol.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Department of Labor"><img src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/footer_icons/dol.png" alt="Department of Labor"></a> <a class="footer-icon" href="https://www.nasa.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="National Aeronautics and Space Administration"><img src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/footer_icons/nasa.png" alt="National Aeronautics and Space Administration"></a> <a class="footer-icon" href="https://www.nsf.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="National Science Foundation"><img src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/footer_icons/nsf.png" alt="National Science Foundation"></a> <a class="footer-icon" href="https://www.usda.gov" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="U.S. Department of Agriculture"><img src="/themes/custom/mfgusa/images/footer_icons/usda.png" alt="U.S. Department of Agriculture"></a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="footer-menu-section"> <nav role="navigation" aria-labelledby="block-menufootermenu1-menu" id="block-menufootermenu1" data-block-plugin-id="system_menu_block:menu-footer-menu-1"> <h2 class="visually-hidden" id="block-menufootermenu1-menu">menu-footer-menu-1</h2> <ul class="menu menu--menu-footer-menu-1 nav"> <li class="first"> <a href="/pages/website-notices#privacy-policy" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/71">Privacy Policy</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/website-notices#security-notice" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/71">Security Notice</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/website-notices#accessibility-statement" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/71">Accessibility Statement</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/website-notices#foia" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/71">FOIA</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/website-notices#disclaimer" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/71">Disclaimer</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/pages/website-notices#no-fear-act-policy" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/71">No FEAR Act Policy</a> </li> </ul> </nav> <nav role="navigation" aria-labelledby="block-menufootermenu2-menu" id="block-menufootermenu2" data-block-plugin-id="system_menu_block:menu-footer-menu-2"> <h2 class="visually-hidden" id="block-menufootermenu2-menu">menu-footer-menu-2</h2> <ul class="menu menu--menu-footer-menu-2 nav"> <li class="first"> <a href="/pages/website-notices#environmental-policy-statement" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/71">Environmental Policy Statement</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/website-notices#cookie-disclaimer" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/71">Cookie Disclaimer</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/website-notices#information-quality-standards" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/71">Information Quality Standards</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/website-notices#scientific-integrity-summary" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/71">Scientific Integrity Summary</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.nist.gov/" rel="noreferrer">NIST.gov</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="http://www.usa.gov/" rel="noreferrer">USA.gov</a> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </footer> <nav id="menuwrapper" class="mobile"> <ul class="menu nav"> <li class="expanded dropdown active active-trail first"> <a href="/key-initiatives" class="dropdown-toggle active-trail" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3536">Key Initiatives <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/key-initatives/advanced-manufacturing-technology-leadership" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1406">Advanced Manufacturing Technology Leadership</a> </li> <li> <a href="/key-initatives/covid-19-manufacturing-recover" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1756">COVID-19 Manufacturing Recovery</a> </li> <li> <a href="/key-initatives/future-manufacturing-supply-chains" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3541">Future Manufacturing Supply Chains</a> </li> <li class="active active-trail"> <a href="/key-initiatives/manufacturing-workforce-development" class="active-trail is-active" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/2526" aria-current="page">Manufacturing Workforce Development</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/key-initatives/clean-energy-manufacturing" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3551">Clean Energy Manufacturing</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/impact" class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/476">Impact <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/news" data-drupal-link-system-path="news">News</a> </li> <li> <a href="/external_news" data-drupal-link-system-path="external_news">External News</a> </li> <li> <a href="/studies" data-drupal-link-system-path="studies">Our Network @ Work</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/testimonials" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1531">Testimonials</a> </li> <li> <a href="/reports" data-drupal-link-system-path="reports">Reports</a> </li> <li> <a href="/leadership-insights" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/4831">Leadership Insights</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/modern-makers" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/5261">Modern Makers</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/participate" class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/477">Participate <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/pages/become-member" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/17">Become a Member</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/manufacturing-usa-institute-model" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/6391">Institute formation 101</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/how-engage-manufacturing-usa-institutes" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/250">How to Engage</a> </li> <li> <a href="/opportunities" data-drupal-link-system-path="opportunities">Funding & project opportunities</a> </li> <li> <a href="/events" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/478">Events</a> </li> <li> <a href="/manufacturing-day-2024" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/2386">Manufacturing Day 2024</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/ewd-connect" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/6386">EWD Connect</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown"> <a href="/institutes" class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="institutes">Institutes <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/institutes/affoa" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/35">AFFOA</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/aim-photonics" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/37">AIM Photonics</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/arm" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/76">ARM</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/america-makes" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/36">America Makes</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/biofabusa" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/155">BioFabUSA</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/biomade" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/546">BioMADE</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/cesmii" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/43">CESMII</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/cymanii" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/601">CyManII</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/epixc" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/776">EPIXC</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/iacmi" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/39">IACMI</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/lift" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/40">LIFT</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/mxd" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/38">MxD</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/niimbl" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/61">NIIMBL</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/nextflex" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/41">NextFlex</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/poweramerica" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/42">PowerAmerica</a> </li> <li> <a href="/institutes/rapid" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/58">RAPID</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/institutes/remade" data-drupal-link-system-path="taxonomy/term/70">REMADE</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="expanded dropdown last"> <a href="/about-us" class="dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1001">About <span class="caret"></span></a> <ul class="dropdown-menu"> <li class="first"> <a href="/10-years-manufacturing-usa" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/9471">10 Years of Manufacturing USA</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/how-we-work" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/18">How we work</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/history" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/1011">History</a> </li> <li> <a href="/pages/fresh-perspective-us-manufacturing" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3986">A Fresh Perspective</a> </li> <li> <a href="/contact-us" data-drupal-link-system-path="contact-us">Contact us</a> </li> <li class="last"> <a href="/pages/manufacturing-usa-brand" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/3376">MFG USA Brand</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> <script type="application/json" data-drupal-selector="drupal-settings-json">{"path":{"baseUrl":"\/","pathPrefix":"","currentPath":"node\/2526","currentPathIsAdmin":false,"isFront":false,"currentLanguage":"en"},"pluralDelimiter":"\u0003","suppressDeprecationErrors":true,"ajaxPageState":{"libraries":"eJxlzsEOwjAMA9AfCu0nVemaTUHpXLXZxvh6Jg4gwcWHZx-cAR_eucWGhl065Y84YK6NJnSJpW-NLRRlwxL4zg9agMUk8cp2uk4j_gJVufZxVnPpYeLmipXGOVxqzDyEdi2CJDVLSbOKlWj8PG8GLlcnx4jvDBVlM6FD8oxe0_fjn7wAwQVSdg","theme":"mfgusa","theme_token":null},"ajaxTrustedUrl":[],"google_analytics":{"account":"G-9V6YD5YG3F","trackOutbound":true,"trackMailto":true,"trackDownload":true,"trackDownloadExtensions":"7z|aac|arc|arj|asf|asx|avi|bin|csv|doc(x|m)?|dot(x|m)?|exe|flv|gif|gz|gzip|hqx|jar|jpe?g|js|mp(2|3|4|e?g)|mov(ie)?|msi|msp|pdf|phps|png|ppt(x|m)?|pot(x|m)?|pps(x|m)?|ppam|sld(x|m)?|thmx|qtm?|ra(m|r)?|sea|sit|tar|tgz|torrent|txt|wav|wma|wmv|wpd|xls(x|m|b)?|xlt(x|m)|xlam|xml|z|zip"},"bootstrap":{"forms_has_error_value_toggle":1,"popover_enabled":1,"popover_animation":1,"popover_auto_close":1,"popover_container":"body","popover_content":"","popover_delay":"0","popover_html":0,"popover_placement":"right","popover_selector":"","popover_title":"","popover_trigger":"click","tooltip_enabled":1,"tooltip_animation":1,"tooltip_container":"body","tooltip_delay":"0","tooltip_html":0,"tooltip_placement":"auto left","tooltip_selector":"","tooltip_trigger":"hover"},"ajax":[],"user":{"uid":0,"permissionsHash":"a27e79fff9b64b28d06c216558613e29cd01c8c3960e10b759f349f646937135"}}</script> <script src="/sites/manufacturingusa.com/files/js/js_uuuBzNeeeicjWDD3X0LYBc7Lk-TIyUqdhQIga-B9swQ.js?scope=footer&delta=0&language=en&theme=mfgusa&include=eJxlyUESgjAMBdALFXqkTkpCJ07wZ0IE8fQudXT73gCGSaM72ZW67HX8QDmlr4itdSD3DPL6J-VzDsch8SUJWKqXQ1nQZOvCbVUxrkavazIQlwUhlePhZDMrGcZMN3q-AY2nPnM"></script> </body> </html>