A Vision for the Manufacturing USA Program in 2030 and 2035

American manufacturing is at a crossroads. Over the past 15 years, the United States has experienced declining manufacturing productivity growth while key competitor nations have strengthened their manufacturing capabilities. Established more than a decade ago, the Manufacturing USA institutes provide a foundation for technology development, advanced manufacturing research and development, workforce education, and the growth of promising manufacturing sectors.

A new National Academies report, A Vision for the Manufacturing USA Program in 2030 and 2035, examines how the program can be strengthened to meet the nation's manufacturing challenges over the next decade and beyond. The report makes recommendations across four critical areas - technology transfer, interagency and cross-network collaboration, regional manufacturing ecosystems, and education and workforce development - that together outline a vision for Manufacturing USA's future role in advancing U.S. competitiveness.