Programs
There are a number of programs and initiatives aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the United States manufacturing sector. These programs support, supplement, and integrate with the needs of manufacturers to provide the tools needed to succeed.
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Manufacturing and Materials
Advanced manufacturing technologies for both terrestrial and in-space purposes will make commercial and exploration missions more efficient and affordable. NASA is developing new materials with improved or combined properties, learning how to build infrastructure, and innovating manufacturing processes.
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Manufacturing USA
Agencies:Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Commerce (DOC), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Education (ED), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Department of Labor (DOL), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Science Foundation (NSF)Topics:Advanced Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Industrial Commons, Industry 4.0, Supply Chain, Technology, WorkforceManufacturing USA was created in 2014 to secure U.S. global leadership in advanced manufacturing by connecting people, ideas, and technology. Manufacturing USA institutes convene business competitors, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to test applications of new technology, create new products, reduce cost and risk, and enable the manufacturing workforce with the skills of the future.