Manufacturing is the backbone of the U.S. economy. From the cars we drive to the electronics we use daily, almost everything we rely on is made in factories across the country. The connected nature of manufacturing creates jobs, supports local economies, and strengthens the nation’s security, helping the U.S. remain a leader in innovation and economic dominance. The Manufacturing Extension ...
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program and the MEP National Network serve small and medium-sized manufacturers across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico through tailored services for every corner of business. Other federal government agencies have similar goals and interests to help manufacturers thrive and excel.
Numerous provisions in federal law are intended to support manufacturing in the United States. Almost without exception, these provisions define manufacturing as the process of physically transforming goods. Physical transformation involves what might be thought of as traditional manufacturing activities such as molding, cutting, and assembly. These laws establish a variety of potential ...
The U.S. manufacturing industry is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by new technologies, smarter supply chains, and an increasingly dynamic workforce.
Agentic AI for Manufacturing: As manufacturing shifts from traditional automation to autonomous intelligence, "Agentic AI" has emerged as a critical frontier for engineering and operations. Unlike static models, AI agents can reason, plan, and act independently to solve complex shop-floor disruptions. However, wide-scale adoption remains stalled by concerns over reliability, safety, and a lack ...
The largest manufacturing subsector in the U.S. is chemical products followed by computer and electronic products, as seen in Figure 2.12 of NIST AMS 100-76 . Food, beverage, and tobacco products is third.