U.S. Department of Energy Announces Expansion of Smart Manufacturing Innovation Centers
The centers will help U.S. manufacturers implement smart manufacturing technologies to optimize their use of energy and materials.
In partnership with the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Institute (CESMII), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced selections for four new Smart Manufacturing Innovation Centers (SMICs). Through specialized training and direct industry engagement, the centers will help U.S. manufacturers implement smart manufacturing technologies to optimize their use of energy and materials.
“Smart Manufacturing makes the American manufacturing sector more productive, energy efficient, and competitive on a global scale,” said Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Kelly Speakes-Backman. “DOE's investments in Smart Manufacturing will accelerate the adoption of these technologies and processes, while developing a highly skilled manufacturing workforce for the future.”