The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded $1.2 million in grants to four organizations to develop technology roadmaps aimed at strengthening U.S. manufacturing capabilities across various industries. These projects, spanning 18 months, will focus on improving the nation’s resilience in the manufacturing supply chain through advanced technologies like heterogeneous integration, digital thread technology, and novel freeze-drying methods.
Key points:
– NIST awarded $1.2 million to four organizations for technology roadmapping projects
– Projects span 18 months and focus on improving U.S. manufacturing capabilities
– Awardees include universities, nonprofits, and consortia
– Projects aim to strengthen manufacturing supply chain resilience through advanced technologies
The grants will help build research infrastructure to sustain a healthy, innovative advanced manufacturing sector in the United States.
Keywords: technology roadmaps, manufacturing, innovation
