Website Serves as a Hub for Federal Government Manufacturing Resources

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched an enhanced manufacturing.gov website, a primary hub for information about federal manufacturing programs, funding opportunities, U.S. manufacturing-related announcements from the White House and federal agencies, and other valuable resources. 

The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program and the MEP National Network serve small and medium-sized manufacturers in every state and 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. As vital components of the manufacturing ecosystem, many agencies offer programs, funding opportunities, and other tools to assist manufacturers with various challenges, such as implementing advanced technologies on the shop floor, mitigating cybersecurity risks, managing their supply chain, and reshoring operations. Managed by NIST, manufacturing.gov provides a breadth of federal resources for manufacturers, whether they are a new start-up or a well-established company. 

The updates to manufacturing.gov and planned future enhancements fulfill requirements set forth in Division BB, TITLE I of Public Law 117-328, H.R.2617 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, authored by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (MI). These efforts play an important role in strengthening the manufacturing industry and empowering U.S. manufacturers to succeed.