"We’re trying to take factories from the record player to the smartphone; it’s a huge leap, We're the place to go to learn what’s next in IoT, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in #manufacturing as well as equip workers with digital skills.” DMDII Executive Director

Partnerships like those created here at DMDII are crucial to building a 21st century economy and creating good-paying jobs. It was exciting to celebrate #5YearsDMDII today, and as governor, I will make sure Illinois stands for innovation in every part of our state.

I was happy to mark the 5th anniversary of @UILABS_ by announcing the @DeptofDefense is extending its partnership with @UILABS_ and DMDII

What a great day for American manufacturing!! Returned to my old office (@UILABS_) to celebrate new federal funding for advanced manufacturing research. Excited to bring innovation opportunities to #MI11.

Congrats to the entire team at @UILABS_ and DMDII for marking their five-year anniversary with this exciting announcement! The partnership between Dale David and @DeptofDefense is growing Illinois' role as an advanced manufacturing leader! chicagobusiness.com/john-pletz-tec… via Crain's Chicago Business

Proud to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of @DMDII and announce continued funding for both @UILABS_ and DMDII alongside Senator Dick Durbin, Governor JB Pritzker and Rep. Haley Stevens today. As a Veteran, I'm especially thankful DMDII is working to support our servicemembers.

Congratulations to #mHUB partner DMDII for securing $10M in federal funding from @DeptofDefense, and an additional $20M to $50M over the next five years. DMDII continues to make strides in developing #manufacturing solutions for the future.

5 years ago, I was proud to join leaders across Illinois and the country to launch DMDII. Today I am proud to congratulate the Digital Manufacturing & Design Innovation Institute on 5 years of success & look forward to many more years of your leadership in Chicago. #5YearsDMDII

The future of #manufacturing is being driven out of DMDII, which was awarded $10 million in federal funding from @DeptofDefense | @UILABS_ ow.ly/CgxW30nN67S #5YearsDMDII

The Department of Defense yesterday announced it would invest up to $60M – $10M this year & at least $20M more over the next 5yrs – in @DMDII Manufacturing USA Institute to promote research and development of advanced digital manufacturing technologies in the U.S. #mfg

News Release: @DeptofDefense has awarded $10 million in funding to @dmdii_ to continue the strategic partnership to reform DoD for greater performance and affordability in support of the National Defense Strategy. #DoDInnovates go.usa.gov/xEmer

“We are working together to develop cutting-edge digital technology and investing in a robust research and development infrastructure to promote global competitiveness on the part of US manufacturers” Robert Gold, @DeptofDefense Director Technology & Manufacturing Industrial Base

“American manufacturing must remain competitive since it underpins national and economic security” Tracy Frost, director of @DeptofDefense Manufacturing Institutes and Manufacturing Technology program

The digital transformation age is already here, and hackers aren’t going anywhere. Don’t wait for a breach to happen on your network to make a change. bit.ly/2U44BSu via Manufacturing.net #cybersecurity #manufacturers #digital

DMDII Awarded $10 Million in Federal Funding DMDII #Manufacturing bit.ly/2SlNkCQ

Lizabeth Stuck, Head of Engagement and Workforce at DMDII will be a guest speaker at the Forming Our Future Leadership Conference in San Antonio, TX Mar 6-9! Check out PMATalk for details on the event. bit.ly/2BSoKE5 #leadership #manufacturing

DMDII Awarded $10 Million in Federal Funding. Read the official press release here: bit.ly/2U48AP4

The #Chicago #Manufacturing community looks ahead. $20M Grant awarded to Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute DMDII to impact our future: bit.ly/2IG7IyQ