American heroes, past and present
- The United States breeds some of the world’s most influential people. And this handsome infographic proves it. More »
- Amidst great hardship, the struggling rustbelt town of New Castle, IN, sends team to Little League World Series. And the mayor’s office follows. A stirring story that reads like a Hollywood screenplay. More »
Slow recovery and lingering uncertainty
- While manufacturing output has risen significantly, 20% over the past three years, jobs haven’t kept pace. Only 4% more jobs were added over the same period. More »
- Leading indicators suggest economic progress and growth in the months ahead; however, weaknesses in the manufacturing sector continue to take their toll. More »
Administrative investment
- Obama Administration plans to redouble efforts supporting manufacturing sector. ”We have come to realize that you can’t separate innovation and production—they have to sit near each other.” - Dr. Rebecca Blank. More »
- One such effort includes the selection of the first public-private pilot institute for manufacturing innovation. The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute (NAMII) will help harness the infrastructure needed to support additive manufacturing technology. More »
- Penn State will receive $30 million in federal funding focused on revitalizing American manufacturing. The University is part of a consortium led by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining. More »
