The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing team at the High Impact Technology Exchange Conference 2026 in Austin, TX. The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, funded by the National Science Foundation, served as an executive producer of the annual High Impact Technology Exchange Conference (HITEC), held in Austin, TX, this year. Highlights of the 2026 HITEC included a passionate keynote speech by Mark C. Perna, acknowledgments and insights from NSF Program Director...

The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM) is excited to announce our sponsorship of the upcoming Rhode Island Association for Career Technician Education (RIACTE) Summer Conference. This opportunity has been made possible through NCNGM's partnership with EdAdvance, an organization equally dedicated to enhancing educational practices and workforce readiness in our communities. For a second year in a row, RIACTE is honored to have Matt Mervis, Director of Skills21 and AI...

The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM) concluded the 2026 Summer Teachers' Workshop cohort, a virtual professional development initiative. This cohort of 16 educators from both secondary and higher education lasted four days, and participants in the program are eligible for a stipend and two certifications: Professional Skills and Technical Skills. The agenda was packed with skill-building activities, lectures, and hands-on technical introductory workshops. Each...