Modeling and Simulation Spurs a “New Age of U.S. Manufacturing”

From a guest post on http://nistmep.blogs.govdelivery.com/ by Rich Markham, Polymer Ohio (part of Ohio MEP, a NIST MEP affiliate)

American manufacturing is at a noteworthy and exciting convergence of three powerful trends that provide the opportunity for growth of American industry into next-generation manufacturing.

• While “traditional manufacturing” as we’ve known it is may be fading, there remains a legacy of innovation that can be the basis for future growth.
• Post- recession companies are now growing again with renewed energy. The resulting profitability will provide the resources for industry to innovate and stretch its capabilities.
• The Digital Age brings methods and approaches that are having unprecedented impact on the efficiency and profitability of companies that apply digital tools wisely.

If American manufacturers continue to adopt new technologies and approaches, our industry can assure the continuation of its manufacturing leadership.

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