Achieving high-volume manufacturing in the U.S. is critical to maintain a competitive foothold in a volatile global marketplace. By accelerating the commercialization of next-generation silicon-carbide (SiC) and gallium-nitride (GaN) power semiconductor chips and electronics, PowerAmerica strengthens the domestic supply chain and bolsters...
In high school, Helena Cristobal wanted to invent the “infinite battery.” She now works at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry.
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PowerAmerica is a consortium emanating from the Manufacturing USA initiative, an affiliation of public-private stakeholders aimed to foster industry innovation in the US. It was founded in 2014 to achieve U.S. global leadership in high-end manufacturing by gathering people, connecting ideas, sharing knowledge, and investigating cutting-edge...
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...
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.
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