Manufacturing USA Monthly Newsletter: Heating Up July

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JULY 2025

Meet the Newest Modern Makers

We’re excited to introduce our 2025 Modern Makers, an impressive group of 28 apprentices, engineers, entrepreneurs, educators, and others from Manufacturing USA institutes and their member organizations. These individuals showcase the wide range of opportunities in American manufacturing and demonstrate the impact you can have with a career in the field. They may have come from varied backgrounds and career pathways, but our new class of Modern Makers all have one thing in common: they’re helping to advance U.S. manufacturing through innovation, education, and collaboration.

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White House Seeks Public Comment on Advanced Manufacturing Strategy

Here’s your chance to shape the future of advanced manufacturing in America! Every four years, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) revises the National Strategic Plan for Advanced Manufacturing. As part of this process, a Request for Information is issued to collect ideas from the public about Federal programs and initiatives that can improve U.S. manufacturing. Contribute your comments about how these efforts can create new jobs, strengthen the economy across different industries, bolster national security, and enhance public health.

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CyManII Helps Kick Off ‘Camp Code’ Program

The Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) recently participated in a San Antonio middle school’s inaugural Camp Code program, aiming to introduce students to technology careers. Using CyManII’s Mobile Training Vehicle and a cyber warfare simulation game, staff engaged students in real-world cybersecurity scenarios to build critical thinking and technical skills. The program underscored the importance of early exposure to digital defense and advanced manufacturing fields.

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SMART USA Launches First Solicitation

SMART USA, the newest Manufacturing USA institute established in January 2025, has launched its first project solicitation. This marks a significant milestone for the institute as it invites interested parties to participate in groundbreaking projects. The solicitation invites SMART USA members to submit collaborative proposals for technical development and validation of digital twins, as well as education and workforce development initiatives. Individual awards range from $500,000 to $20 million for projects lasting up to 24 months. The institute encourages all interested organizations to prepare their proposals and join in this exciting venture.

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LIFT Drone Initiative Takes Flight

LIFT announced a cutting-edge drone development initiative at its Puerto Rico facility, aiming to empower the next generation of engineering talent while advancing critical drone technologies. The new hands-on program will be offered through the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, College of Mechanical Engineering, and will focus on designing, building, and testing an innovative lightweight drone attachment to address real-world challenges.

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Upcoming Events

July 10: America Makes Virtual TRX
July 22-24: NSF HI-TEC
July 27-August 1: AIM Photonics Summer Academy 2025
August 5-6: America Makes Members Meeting & Exchange
August 25-27: AI Manufacturing & SCADA Technology