Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (ENG). This program supports fundamental research to revitalize American manufacturing, grow national prosperity and workforce, and reshape strategic industries.

ENG Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation - Directorate for Engineering (ENG) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation ENG Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation View image credit & caption Directorate for Engineering (ENG) The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Engineering (NSF ENG) invests in fundamental research and education to drive advances in manufacturing and materials, robotics and intelligent systems, and the built environment.

These investments lead to resilient civil infrastructure, spur emerging and critical technologies, and fuel the nation's economy, while advancing artificial intelligence and quantum technologies. They help prepare students across the U.S. to lead at the forefront of civil engineering, industrial engineering, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, operations engineering, structural engineering and other fields.

NSF ENG investments in civil, mechanical and manufacturing research expand what's possible through engineering and address national needs. Advances in fundamental engineering are essential for the future manufacturing of semiconductor and quantum technologies; structures that survive earthquakes, storm surge and tornadoes; and intelligent systems that assist people and improve lives.

Disaster risk and resilience Quantum information science and technology Semiconductors and microelectronics ENG invests in fundamental engineering research and education through core programs. These core programs support individual researchers, small teams and interdisciplinary research spanning multiple programs. The following ENG core programs advance civil, mechanical and manufacturing innovation.

Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Operations Supports research on advanced manufacturing, materials and service processes; their integration into facilities, supply chains, and other systems; and the optimal operation and design of these systems.

Engineering for the Built Environment Supports research on civil infrastructure and civil infrastructure systems, from materials to global networks, for prosperous, resilient and safe communities. Foundational Research in Robotics Supports research to develop robotic systems that exhibit significant levels of both computational capability and physical complexity.

Intelligent and Interactive Dynamic Systems Supports research to advance the science and engineering of intelligent dynamic systems, including engineered systems that interact with people. Mechanics of Advanced Materials Systems Supports research on deformation and failure in engineered and biological materials or materials systems.

Centers and research infrastructure ENG supports multidisciplinary research centers that bring together cutting-edge engineering, industry expertise and workforce development to address complex national challenges. These long-term partnerships allow new ideas to be developed, integrated and tested to make real, beneficial impacts on society.

The NSF AI Institute for Advances in Optimization is revolutionizing decision-making by fusing AI and mathematical optimization into intelligent systems for agriculture, energy, healthcare, manufacturing and supply chains, and other uses.

The NSF Science and Technology Center for Engineering MechanoBiology is advancing the understanding, technologies and practices to control, recover, reuse and manage phosphorus, an element essential to food production. See more engineering centers ENG-supported research infrastructure enables groundbreaking discoveries, technologies, and solutions that address societal challenges.

These shared-use experimental facilities, foundries and tools are accessible to researchers and students across the nation, serving as training grounds for the next generation of scientists and engineers. The NSF National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) provides state-of-the-art resources for the nanotechnology revolution.

The network's university-based sites provide leading-edge tools, training and expertise within all disciplines of nanoscale science, engineering and technology. The NSF Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI) allows researchers to investigate the effects of earthquakes, wind and coastal hazards and test groundbreaking ways to protect communities and critical infrastructure.

NHERI provides experimental laboratories, field equipment, cyberinfrastructure, computational modeling and simulation tools, datasets and a network of experts.

See more engineering research infrastructure Education and workforce development ENG provides opportunities to improve engineering education and expand engineering workforce development to prepare engineers for rewarding careers in industries ranging from manufacturing and supply chains to construction and robotics.

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