Our Purpose

The US Center for Advanced Manufacturing is a non-profit organization founded in 2022 and headquartered in Troy, Michigan. 

We are a primary source and host for industry insights – particularly in the Fourth Industrial Revolution – and diverse voices and collaborations focused on Advanced Manufacturing in the United States.

The Center is the first US entity to operate in partnership with the World Economic Forum to advance and strengthen its global manufacturing initiatives and is one of 16 World Economic Forum Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 

Our Mission:

The US Center for Advanced Manufacturing drives state, regional and national initiatives that accelerate and strengthen advanced manufacturing in the US, while helping to inform the global manufacturing agenda.

As a community, we ignite potential by harnessing the power of the people and technology through our work. We strive to build an ecosystem that accelerates change to transform manufacturing as a whole by fostering global action borne from local identity.

We are an innovative voice for change in advanced manufacturing for the United States.

What We Do:

At our core, we emphasize community engagement, bridging gaps from the industrial sector to academia and policy-making.

Our collaboration with the World Economic Forum’s Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains Platform enables us to:

to strategically elevating advanced manufacturing within the US

Commit

Harness

the unique synergy between people and innovative technology

Foster

impactful global initiatives deeply rooted in local identity

We are dedicated to leading the forefront of advanced manufacturing in the US, with a focus on navigating and resolving pressing issues and challenges that arise from unpredictability or unforeseen circumstances. 

At the core of our mission is our commitment to strengthen the American manufacturing infrastructure and generate abundance for all. This includes making strides towards economic growth, job creation and innovation, and ultimately a more prosperous and resilient national economy. 

A collaborative effort between the State of Michigan and the World Economic Forum, our initiative is grounded in a shared vision of global transformative impact.

“Embrace the unpredictable; navigate the now. Our mission is to steer US manufacturing through challenges towards a transformative horizon that echoes globally.”

Our Why:

Our vision at the US Center is to help manufacturers, leaders, and the workforce navigate these obstacles. This is tied to our strategic intent to catalyze long-lasting, far-reaching transformations in the US manufacturing environment  – spanning and worldwide.

What Sets Us Apart?

INCLUSIVITY

Championing inclusivity
as the cornerstone of manufacturing excellence.

UNITY

Fostering a unified front of politicians, academics, and industry leaders.

IMPACT

Creating impactful initiatives
that prioritize innovation, sustainability, and ethics.

SYNERGY

Promoting synergy to navigate critical industry challenges through impartial collaboration.

Our Contribution

The core benefits of our commitment extend to:

• The strengthening of the US manufacturing industry's global standing

• The positive transformation of our domestic production centers

• An inclusive and collaborative environment of American collaborators

• The cultivation of a resilient and globally competitive manufacturing sector within the US


Our offerings are designed with a strong commitment to tackling the unexpected and
distinct challenges of the manufacturing industry, driven by our role to generate
forward-thinking solutions and 4IR-adaptive progress.

Join the Pulse of Innovation

Looking to get involved? We welcome thinkers, innovators, and visionaries like you to collaborate and drive progress with us.

If you're ready to be a part of groundbreaking projects or engage in dynamic events that shape the future of manufacturing, please fill out our form or contact us.

Members

  • Accenture

  • Divergent

  • DMSCA

  • Everstream

  • Fanuc

  • GE Healthcare

  • ITA

  • Novacare

  • Oakland Uni

  • Tulip

  • Schneider Electric

  • Western Digital