Michigan’s strong agricultural foundation is perfectly complemented by its manufacturing capabilities – particularly in automotive, advanced manufacturing and sustainability. With abundant resources, infrastructure, a skilled workforce and a long legacy of supporting both farms

We’re proud to welcome Jacob Mieso as one of the emerging leaders for the 2025 Next Generation Leadership program! As Senior Product Marketing Manager at Guidewheel, Jacob helps bring FactoryOps technology into the hands of manufacturing teams. With a background in semiconductor

Your everyday products didn’t just appear, although with how fast we can receive them from checking out to delivery, it can feel that way. They were made possible by manufacturing and all the professionals who make it possible to get your Amazon order within just a few days. ⚙️

For too long, many small to midsize business executives have struggled to focus on growth and expansion, often bogged down by daily operations – but all this is changing. The rise of #AI is transforming the game by streamlining workflows, improving efficiency and ultimately

“We are defined by the experiences we live”, the credo of Agora Leadership, a strategic partner of the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing. At the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing, we believe that building the future manufacturing workforce requires more than technical

It’s our pleasure to welcome Bassanio Peters as he joins this year’s Next Generation Leadership Program! As Senior Market Development Manager for Manufacturing Strategy at Autodesk, Bassanio brings more than 17 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing, where he leads

How does the U.S. stack up in a changing global landscape? 📊 We lead in productivity—our workers create more value per hour than almost anywhere else. But productivity alone isn’t enough. Competitiveness now depends on how quickly we adopt AI, embrace automation, and modernize

You use it. You rely on it. But have you ever asked – how was it made? Advanced manufacturing is where ideas become real, where people design, build, and improve the products we depend on every day. It’s a playground for technical skill, creativity, and tomorrow’s innovations.

Manufacturing doesn’t have to be seen as “boring” or too industrial to matter. When we reframe overlooked ideas (like energy efficiency) not as burdens but as competitive tools, we change the game. In a recent episode of the Barclays Climate Tech Podcast, Lauren Dunford

Long-held ideas of tenure and linear career paths are being redefined by the next generation: #GenZ. With a fluid approach to skill-building, rapid feedback expectations, and a desire for meaningful impact, this generation brings new energy, and new challenges, for

When Terran 1, the world’s first 3D-printed rocket, lifted off last year, it proved that large-scale printed structures could handle the real stresses of spaceflight. That’s a major leap for additive manufacturing, and a glimpse at what’s possible when speed, sustainability, and

American manufacturing continues to lead in productivity, yet the global landscape is shifting as other nations advance automation, grow output, and invest for the long term. 🌐 To strengthen our position, we must build on what we do best: developing talent, applying technology

Big investments in technology only go so far without the people to bring them to life. Local training, workforce strategies, and regional policy support are what turn infrastructure into impact. But that raises the real questions: 🔹 What’s actually happening on the ground

Flexibility in manufacturing is now a core requirement in the design process, and modular frameworks make it possible. We’re moving toward innovative shifts that allow facilities to adapt layouts, integrate new technologies, and adjust processes without costly overhauls. As

Most manufacturing systems are built for consistency… but that strength can become a weakness when conditions change. Modular designs offer a better path forward, enabling teams to adapt and reorganize without the delays and costs of a full rebuild. It’s an approach that

Transformation in manufacturing doesn’t happen in silos – it’s only possible when the right people come together to solve real problems. This is precisely why the US Center for Advanced Manufacturing unites manufacturers, technologists, academic researchers, and policymakers to

We’ve always been proud of Michigan’s bold manufacturing legacy. Today, Michigan’s leading the nation in tech innovation and reshoring efforts, starting where progress needs to be amplified – the curriculum. Programs like The Michigander Scholars by the Michigan Technological

When tech is designed to elevate people and strengthen operations, it becomes a force multiplier. To truly drive transformation, it must serve people, products, and processes in equal measure. That means building systems that are flexible, data-driven, and human-centered: 🔹

Building a sustainable workforce is a global challenge that demands an “all hands on deck” approach. 🙌🏗️ The US Center’s workforce community has identified key strategies to tackle this urgent issue – strategies that go beyond individual organizations or industries to create

The most future-ready businesses don’t treat well-being and progress like an afterthought. They make it part of how they work – every day. That means building real trust, letting values guide decisions, and treating emotional intelligence like a skill. This shift to becoming a