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IMTS 2026 is just a few days away. Join Manufacturing USA and our network of innovation institutes September 14–19 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Stop by our Main Booth in the South Building (#338600) to connect with network representatives, explore institute membership benefits, and learn how we can work together to ensure that what’s invented here is made here.
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MxD has secured $67 million from the U.S. Department of War to lead nine new projects dedicated to modernizing the nation’s Organic Industrial Base. The new initiatives will accelerate the adoption of advanced digital technologies—including AI-enabled digital twins, private 5G networks, and cybersecure legacy equipment integration—to boost production capacity and bolster national security. By convening public and private sectors, MxD continues to drive scalable digital solutions and build a resilient workforce for the future of U.S. advanced manufacturing. Attend the upcoming MxD Summit 2026 (October 20-22, 2026) to hear discussions about strengthening the industrial base and accelerating manufacturing readiness.
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NIIMBL to Host U.S. Biopharma Workforce Partnership Conference
NIIMBL invites leaders across the biopharmaceutical manufacturing community to the third annual U.S. Biopharma Workforce Partnership Conference, taking place October 27-28, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This national event brings together industry, academic, and government partners to shape the future of biopharma education, training, and talent acquisition. Attendees will gain actionable insights through keynote sessions, participant-led “unconference” discussions, and partnering opportunities focused on strengthening regional talent pipelines and cross-sector collaboration. Learn more and register today.
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CESMII Offers On-Demand Access to Interoperability Forum
Did you miss the Interoperability Forum, co-hosted by CESMII and the Manufacturing Leadership Council? You can now watch on-demand to learn how open architecture and data models can drive AI-ready manufacturing. This four-hour virtual event features experts, industry leaders, and tech providers, showcasing how interoperable systems can break down data silos and enable scalable smart manufacturing with CESMII’s i3x API. See the institute’s events page for upcoming opportunities to engage and learn more about smart manufacturing strategies.
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ARM Institute Issues Project Call for Robotics and AI Solutions
The ARM Institute has released its latest core-funded Technology Project Call, seeking proposals for robotics and physical AI solutions tailored to critical defense manufacturing needs. The call targets dual-use technologies that address priority areas like uncrewed aerial systems, naval vessels, munitions, and agile production scaling. Submissions should demonstrate strong potential for impact for the Department of War, incorporate validated transition plans, and include final demonstrations in production-relevant environments. The ARM Institute expects to award approximately $2.5M to fund multiple projects. Concept papers are due September 16, 2026, and proposers must be institute members at the time of submission.
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CyManII Report Examines Cyber Threats Facing U.S. Manufacturing
CyManII’s new report, 2026 U.S. Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure Cyber Threat Landscape, examines the latest cybersecurity risks confronting American manufacturers. The report analyzes 2025 vulnerability and threat data, highlighting risks involving operational technology, industrial control systems, software, and supply chains. It also examines how emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and cloud computing are expanding the manufacturing attack surface. The report provides manufacturers and cybersecurity leaders with insights to help prioritize risks and strengthen resilience through approaches such as Cyber-Informed Engineering and Secure-by-Design.
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