Manufacturing

Autonomous and automated experimentation have demonstrated the possibility of accelerating materials research and development by orders of magnitude. As the materials science community transitions toward these highly automated and autonomous

Additive manufacturing (AM) of ceramic components suffers from inconsistent quality and high defect rates due to a lack of standardized feedstock characterization and handling protocols, inadequate in-process monitoring capabilities, and insufficient

The U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced today the signing of a final award of $150 million in federal incentives to xLight, Inc. under the CHIPS and Science Act.

U.S. manufacturing expects to gain transformative productivity and resilience improvements through AI integration in product development and production processes. Despite AI’s potential to transform manufacturing operations and workflows, significant

The Department of Commerce today announced the signing of 9 letters of intent to provide $2.013 billion in federal incentives under the CHIPS and Science Act.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has issued notice that it will announce a competitive pilot program for existing MEP Centers to accelerate the adoption and

This workshop will bring together stakeholders from across the quantum technology ecosystem to provide input on industry’s most pressing measurement and characterization needs. This information will inform the workplan of NMI-Q, a new G7-endorsed

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) is proud to announce the selection of 75 first- and second-year college students for the 2026 NIIMBL experience program. The cohort represents 67 academic institutions

Manufacturing USA institute and agency representatives are invited to attend the 2026 Network Meeting. Hosted by NIST’s Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, this annual event brings together the network’s manufacturing innovation

NIIMBL is pleased to announce that applications are now open for 2027 NIIMBL eXperience regional lead organizations. Applications are due on July 20, 2026, at 5 pm ET. This opportunity invites academic and nonprofit NIIMBL members to design and host

As global demand for critical materials accelerates, the ability to accurately model transport phenomena is essential for optimizing both material efficiency and recycling processes. This workshop will bring together leading academic researchers and

For companies selling recycled materials, knowing the science isn’t enough. Understanding the standards is just as critical. Take a recycler working with PVC. To enter new markets, she needs to confirm her material meets strict quality and

Recent disruptions—from pandemics to infrastructure failures to (rapidly) changing trade policies —have exposed critical vulnerabilities in the U.S. supply chain. These challenges demand coordinated, data-informed responses that bridge the gap

NIST is allocating funding to eight small businesses in seven states under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.

Seven NIST reference materials, including house dust and freeze-dried human liver tissue, have been flown to the International Space Station.

The Department of Commerce’s CHIPS Program Office announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent to provide up to $277 million in direct funding and up to $1.3 billion in a senior secured loan to USA Rare Earth (USAR) under the CHIPS and Science Act.

NIST has expanded its collaboration with the nonprofit MITRE Corporation as part of its efforts to ensure U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence.

The Department of Commerce’s CHIPS Program awarded $210 million in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to a subsidiary of Korea Zinc — Crucible Metals, LLC — to support an advanced smelter and critical minerals processing facility in Tennessee with an expected $6.6 billion of capital expenditures. The state-of-the-art smelter and critical minerals processing facility will produce 13 critical and strategic minerals that are vital to semiconductors, AI, quantum computing, aerospace & defense, automotives, and industrials.

Note: Please visit the CHIPS for America webinars website for presentation and recording updates. This informational webinar will provide general information regarding the CRDO Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) published on September 24, 2025. It will

Making metals processing more sustainable and resilient will support U.S industrial innovation and competitiveness.