The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM) are proud supporters of the Central Community College (CCC) Summer Mechatronics Professional Development 2026 sessions, which are designed to improve educators' skills and knowledge in manufacturing and mechatronics. This initiative is significant to the NCNGM's mission as it aligns with the growing demand for skilled workers in advanced manufacturing and automation technologies. The Summer...

The photograph is titled "Austin, Texas Cityscape Evening Skyline" and is credited to Panoramic Images. The National Science Foundation (NSF) funded National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM) is proud to be an Executive-Level Producer of the HI-TEC (High Impact Technology Exchange) Conference, taking place in Austin, TX, this year. Our Director and Principal Investigator, Karen Wosczyna-Birch, will be present at various activities, including preconference workshops and special...

The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM), funded by the National Science Foundation, is excited to reveal the panelists for our upcoming joint community of practice: Erika Guerra, Mehrdäd Fäézi, and Bryan Sellars. This Community of Practice is working in partnership with the National Applied Artificial Intelligence Consortium (NAAIC), and the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Collaborative (AMTEC), both also funded by the National Science Foundation. Dr. Ann...