Each year, the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing enjoys the unique privilege of convening the Manufacturing USA network for its annual meeting. The 2025 Manufacturing USA Network Meeting was an energizing gathering of over 80 representatives from the program’s 18 manufacturing innovation institutes and supporting federal agencies. Over a day...

Ten years ago today, Congress enacted the Revitalizing American Manufacturing and Innovation Act , establishing Manufacturing USA.

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...

Recently we were able to interview Dr. Devin MacKenzie from University of Washington.

Question: Devin, could you tell us a bit about your role at University of Washington and the focus of Washington Clean Energy Testbeds?

Answer: Hi, I am the technical director and co-founder at the Washington Clean Energy Testbeds at the University of...

NextFlex Members and Supporters:

I am very excited to be writing to you as the new NextFlex Executive Director. My predecessor Dr. Malcolm Thompson established a solid foundation for growth and an environment for fostering collaborative innovation when he held the position. I am looking forward to connecting with the broader NextFlex community and...

Question: Carl, can you tell us about your role at Biosensor Solutions and the focus of your organization?

Answer: I am the President of Biosensor Solutions, a small but robust team focusing on assisting researchers, growers and food processors as they monitor and improve the microbiology of soil and food for sustainability, increased...