Manufacturing USA
Manufacturing USA is a national network of 18 innovation institutes focused on advancing cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and workforce development through collaboration among the industry, academia, and government sectors.
Each institute within the network focuses on a specialized area of technology, working collaboratively to drive innovation, strengthen domestic supply chains, and cultivate a highly skilled workforce. Georgia Tech is a member of 10 Manufacturing USA institutes. See below for the list of memberships.
Manufacturing USA at Georgia Tech
Member Access
Members of the Georgia Tech community are eligible to establish an account (username and password) with all our member institutes. Through these memberships, GT faculty and staff may access information on funding opportunities and other institute news. Each institute has a different process for gaining access; please see links below.
America Makes
America Makes is the national accelerator for additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing, uniting industry, academia, and government to drive innovation and U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. Its research focuses on advancing AM design, materials, processes, and value chain integration, guided by a comprehensive technology roadmap.
Member Access: To request access, email membership@americamakes.us.
Lead PI: Kyle Saleeby | kylesaleeby@gatech.edu
Focus Areas: Additive Manufacturing, Design for AM, Value Chain, Process Development, AM Genome, Materials Development, Polymers, Ceramics, Metals, Qualification, Certification, Castings, Forgings, High speed applications, Aerospace, Defense
ARM Institute
The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute conducts applied research focused on advancing robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to strengthen U.S. manufacturing. Its projects target key industrial sectors—such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, and textiles—by developing, scaling, and commercializing robotics solutions that are typically at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4–7.
Member Access: To request access, email membership@arminstitute.org
Lead PI: Shreyes Melkote | shreyes.melkote@me.gatech.edu
Focus Areas: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Human-Robot Collaboration, Digital Manufacturing, Smart Sensors, Cybersecurity, Advanced Materials, Machine Vision
ARMI BioFab USA
The Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI), through its BioFabUSA program, leads U.S. efforts in developing scalable, secure, and cost-effective regenerative medicine technologies. It focuses on manufacturing cells, tissues, and organs by integrating science, engineering, and advanced biomanufacturing.
Member Access: Please click here for member access.
Lead PI: Woonhong Yeo | whyeo@gatech.edu
Focus Areas: Regenerative Medicine, Biomanufacturing, Tissue Engineering, Cell Therapy, Organ Fabrication, Biofabrication, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Security, Dual-Use Technologies
BIOMADE
BioMADE (Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem) is a U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored innovation institute focused on advancing bioindustrial manufacturing. It supports the development and scaling of biomanufacturing technologies that convert agricultural feedstocks and waste into high-value products like chemicals, materials, fuels, and bioplastics.
Member Access: Please click here for member access.
Lead PI: Kishor Gupta | kishor@gatech.edu
Focus Areas: Bioindustrial Manufacturing, Biomanufacturing, Synthetic Biology, Metabolic Engineering, Microbial Fermentation, Agricultural Feedstocks, Bioplastics, Sustainable Materials, Defense Applications
CyManII
CyManII conducts applied research at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 2–6 to develop secure, energy-efficient, and cyber-resilient manufacturing systems. Its core research areas include cybersecurity for industrial control systems, secure architectures, emissions quantification, and coordinated vulnerability awareness.
Member Access: Membership access is forthcoming, in the meantime you may sign up for their newsletter here.
Lead PI: Kyle Saleeby | kylesaleeby@gatech.edu
Focus Areas: Cybersecurity, Secure Manufacturing, Industrial Control Systems, Secure Defense Architecture, Emissions Quantification, Vulnerability Awareness, Cyber-Physical Systems, Energy Efficiency, TRL 2–6 Research, Research-to-Deployment Pilots
MxD
MxD is the nation’s digital manufacturing and cybersecurity institute, focused on transforming U.S. manufacturing through the adoption of digital technologies. It conducts applied research in areas such as cybersecurity for manufacturing, digital twin development, AI integration, and data-driven production systems. MxD also partners with the Department of Defense and industry leaders to co-invest in R&D, pilot projects, and workforce development initiatives that enhance national security and economic competitiveness.
Member Access: Please click here for member access.
Lead PI: Tom Kurfess | kurfess@gatech.edu
Focus Areas: Digital Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Smart Factories, Industrial IoT, Predictive Maintenance, Supply Chain Security
NextFlex
NextFlex is a U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored manufacturing innovation institute focused on advancing hybrid electronics through collaborative R&D and commercialization. Its research emphasizes flexible, printed, and additive electronics, integrating traditional silicon-based systems with new materials and form factors.
Member Access: Please click here for member access.
Lead PI: Suresh Sitaraman | suresh.sitaraman@me.gatech.edu
Focus Areas: Hybrid Electronics, Flexible Electronics, Printed Electronics, Additive Manufacturing, Electronics Packaging, Materials Integration, Wearable Sensors, Embedded Systems, Technology Commercialization
NIIMBL
NIIMBL accelerates innovation in biopharmaceutical manufacturing by supporting the development of advanced technologies and standards that improve efficiency, scalability, and responsiveness. Its research focuses on enabling faster, more reliable production of life-saving medicines and medical countermeasures, while also addressing national health and economic security.
Member Access: To request access, email communications@niimbl.org.
Lead PI: Andy Bommarious | andreas.bommarius@chbe.gatech.edu
Focus Areas: Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing, Process Intensification, Viral Vectors, Advanced Analytics, Quality by Design, Continuous Manufacturing, Cell and Gene Therapy, Regulatory Science
RAPID
RAPID (Rapid Advancement in Process Intensification Deployment) is a Manufacturing USA institute led by AIChE, focused on transforming the process industries through modular chemical process intensification (MCPI). Its research targets the development of smaller, more energy-efficient, and cost-effective chemical manufacturing systems by integrating advanced modeling, simulation, and novel reactor technologies. RAPID also supports projects that scale up emerging technologies—such as electromagnetic reactors and continuous processing—to accelerate commercialization and reduce environmental impact.
Member Access: Please click here for member access.
Lead PI: Sankar Nair | sankar.nair@chbe.gatech.edu
Focus Areas: Process Intensification, Modular Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Continuous Processing, Electromagnetic Reactors, Energy Efficiency, Modeling and Simulation, Cost Reduction, Advanced Reactors, Technology Scale-Up
REMADE
The REMADE Institute (Reducing EMbodied-energy And Decreasing Emissions) is a U.S. Department of Energy-sponsored innovation institute focused on accelerating the circular economy through applied R&D in reuse, remanufacturing, recycling, and recovery of energy-intensive materials. Its research targets the development of technologies that reduce lifecycle energy consumption and emissions in materials manufacturing, with emphasis on metals, polymers, fibers, and electronic waste.
Member Access: Please click here for member access.
Lead PI: Bert Bras | bert.bras@me.gatech.edu
Focus Areas: Circular Economy, Remanufacturing, Recycling, Materials Recovery, Sustainable Manufacturing, Lifecycle Energy Reduction, Digital Remanufacturing, Design for Reuse, Techno-Economic Modeling, Supply Chain Resilience
Need Further Information?
- Please contact Tyler Gammon, Program Manager for Manufacturing USA at Georgia Tech at tyler.gammon@gatech.edu
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