The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program and the MEP National Network serve small and medium-sized manufacturers across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico through tailored services for every corner of business. Other federal government agencies have similar goals and interests to help manufacturers thrive and excel.
Numerous provisions in federal law are intended to support manufacturing in the United States. Almost without exception, these provisions define manufacturing as the process of physically transforming goods. Physical transformation involves what might be thought of as traditional manufacturing activities such as molding, cutting, and assembly. These laws establish a variety of potential ...
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded over $1.8 million to 18 small businesses under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The awards will fund research and development of new products and services related to artificial intelligence, additive manufacturing, standards, semiconductor devices ...
However, as evidenced by recent and emerging global challenges in energy, critical materials, and health care, the manufacturing industry must continue the innovative development of advanced materials, manufacturing processes, and systems that ensure cost efficient, rapidly flexible, high quality, and responsible production of goods and services.
Manufacturing USA consists of linked manufacturing innovation institutes with common goals but unique concentrations. Here industry, academia and government partners are leveraging existing resources, collaborating and co-investing to nurture manufacturing innovation and accelerate commercialization. Find out more about Manufacturing USA.
The U.S. manufacturing industry is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by new technologies, smarter supply chains, and an increasingly dynamic workforce.
The largest manufacturing subsector in the U.S. is chemical products followed by computer and electronic products, as seen in Figure 2.12 of NIST AMS 100-76 . Food, beverage, and tobacco products is third.