National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing

National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (NCNGM) addresses the need for highly skilled workers in the new manufacturing workplace.

Funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (RCNGM) addresses the need for highly skilled workers in the manufacturing workplace by building programs that provide resources to educators and students interested in learning new technologies in manufacturing.

05/19/2026

Thank you everyone for a successful National Science Foundation (NSF) funded joint Community of Practice held last week, May 14th, 2026! This was a collaborative event between the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, the National Applied AI Consortium, and the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Education Collaborative

This panel was moderated by the NCNGM's Industry Engagement Director, Dr. Ann Beheler, who strategically leads the Business Industry Leadership Team (BILT).

We would like to extend a special thank you to our panelists for taking time out of their busy schedules to inform the broader community about how artificial intelligence is affecting their organizations and the manufacturing sector.

Paul S. Lavoie, Vice President of Innovation & Applied Technology at the University of New Haven.

Dr. T. Ryan Hall, Ed.D., the Innovation and Artificial Intelligence Lead at Owensboro Community and Technical College.

Dr. Sachin Koshy, MBA, PhD(c), CCSGB, CSSLS, the Artificial Intelligence & Automation Practice Lead at World Wide Technology.

Register for the next Community of Practice. Agenda and speaker(s) to be announced.

July 10th, 2026, 1-2 pm EST

Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bxP2XWy7QXakbyupkNUysw #/registration

The recording of the May 14th Community of Practice is now available at: https://www.nextgenmfg.org/cop-archive

05/13/2026

⏰ Last chance! Don’t forget to register today and join us tomorrow for our Community of Practice session! We’ve teamed up with the National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing and the National Applied AI Consortium to host an exciting panel on AI in Manufacturing 🤖🏭
✨ This is Part 1—and you won’t want to miss what’s next! Go ahead and save the date for Part 2 on July 10 at 12 PM (CT) (more details coming soon!).
👉 Grab your spot now and check out more sessions from the AMTEC Institute for Industry 4.0 Innovation: https://amtecworkforce.org/amtec-institute-for-industry-4-0-innovation-ai3/community-of-practice-sessions/
Tag a colleague who should join you! 👇

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. DUE 2350012. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author (s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

05/13/2026

Huge congrats to these folks for earning their Plastics Engineering Technology certificates from Central Community College; all while balancing work and life! 💪

Thanks to our industry partners for supporting this program—we’re excited to see these graduates grow in plastics manufacturing and to welcome the next class soon!

05/12/2026

Future Engineers: your ideas could take flight- literally. What if your next project could leave Earth? Aerospace engineers design rockets, satellites, and aircraft that change how we explore the world- and beyond.

Engineering is a career that has big payoffs, and we are committed to helping students learn more about the many fields of careers that they can explore. Learn more about aerospace engineers and 15 other engineering career paths at DiscoverE.org/stem-careers

A very special thanks to our partners BAE Systems, Inc. for their support in the mission to transform student futures by introducing them to engineering!

05/12/2026

We are excited to share that Dr. Amy Thompson, Chief Technology Officer at CCAT, will be speaking at Shaping CT’s Future: Workforce Development Velocity.

Dr. Thompson will take part in the panel Preparing the Next Generation Workforce, where leaders from across Connecticut will explore how education, technology, and industry can work together to help people move faster from learning to earning and into sustainable careers.

This event brings together voices from business, education, policy, and community organizations to focus on how Connecticut can strengthen its talent economy and support long‑term growth for workers and employers alike.

📍 Southern Connecticut State University
🗓 May 15, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

We are proud to contribute CCAT’s perspective to this important statewide conversation and look forward to connecting with others who are shaping the future of work in Connecticut.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) funded National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing is highlighting the acco...
05/12/2026

The National Science Foundation (NSF) funded National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing is highlighting the accomplishments of the 2026 Mechanical Engineering Technologies and Manufacturing Engineering Technologies (MET²) Cohort. These students worked all semester on their projects that included concepts and technical applications of Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for predictive maintenance.

The final presentation took place at Central Connecticut State University for the University Research and Creative Achievement Day. We thank you for the opportunity to have our students present their hard work on campus.

This year's projects would not be possible without: Karen Wosczyna Birch Steven Longpre, Sean Belleau TriMech Haoyu Wang John Birch, and the many faculty and staff across institutions who guided our students along the way.

Learn more about the projects at www.met2program.org

Special thanks to the Connecticut College of Technology partners:

Connecticut State Community College Central Connecticut State University Charter Oak State College University of Bridgeport University of New Haven University of Hartford Eastern Connecticut State University Southern Connecticut State University UConn Sacred Heart University Fairfield University Connecticut State Colleges & Universities

05/08/2026

Another national achievement for CTECS welding students. 🔥Please join us in congratulating Colby Judson, who earned 2nd place in the Project MFG National Maritime Welding Competition in San Diego - bringing home a $5,000 prize and national recognition for his skills.

This marks the third consecutive year that a Howell Cheney Technical High School welding student has been invited to compete at the national maritime competition, an incredible accomplishment for the program and for Welding Department Head Ms. Norell.

As part of his achievement, Workshops for Warriors awarded Colby a full scholarship to its 16-week accelerated welding certification program after graduation.

Congratulations, Colby! 👏

05/07/2026

Present and past League Excellence Award Recipients. Front row (l-r): Mike Sobota, environmental health and safety coordinator; Amy Mancini, dean of art, science and business; and Mary Young, CCC athletics director. Back row (l-r): Dan Davidchik, associate dean, training and development; Michelle Bentz, sociology instructor; Jeff Kitson, choral music instructor; Karin Rieger, associate dean of CWE and training; Bryce Standley, welding instructor; and Landon Hunt, welding instructor.

05/07/2026

New Britain, CT — Students at E.C. Goodwin Technical High School are gaining hands-on experience with cutting-edge HVAC technology thanks to a new industry-supported training system unveiled during an event held on Wednesday, May 6. The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS), in...

The first "Evening of Innovation" was held at the Artificial Intelligence Center at Miami Dade College in downtown Miam...
05/05/2026

The first "Evening of Innovation" was held at the Artificial Intelligence Center at Miami Dade College in downtown Miami on May 1st, coinciding with the F1 weekend. It brought together a close-knit group from industry, education, government, and motorsports, creating a warm environment for collaboration. The event highlighted the exciting ways advanced technology, manufacturing, and motorsports are coming together to shape the future of artificial intelligence across fields such as engineering, technology, and technician training.

Intel served as the keynote speaker, sharing insights on "Artificial Intelligence in Performance Analytics." Levil Technology and FANUC America Corporation showcased a user-friendly desktop CNC machine, making manufacturing education more accessible. The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing participated in a fireside chat with Katherine Solomon, Head of Education at the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, who shared inspiring new STEM education initiatives. Additionally, the NCNGM presented on "Upskilling Technicians through Technology" with our Assistant Director, Wendy Robicheau.

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