

The Summit also highlighted the importance of industry standards to a fair and competitive trading system. producers looking to expand to new markets or break into global operations. In February, NEMA hosted an Advanced Manufacturing Summit, where ITA experts in these four markets gave presentations to U.S. producers of advanced manufacturing systems with vetted potential partners in these countries that will employ these newer, more efficient technologies. Together, our organizations are finding ways to connect U.S.

exporters: Mexico, India, Turkey, and Indonesia. Through funding and support from ITA’s Market Development Cooperator Program (MCDP), NEMA researched four markets that that have untapped potential for U.S. The International Trade Administration (ITA) has partnered with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to do just that. manufacturing and requires investing in the workforce and creating strategies to help American producers compete at home and abroad. For instance, sensors can now collect and analyze all sorts of data to help producers use less energy and create less waste. They not only support supply chain transparency and resiliency, but they also allow manufacturers to create products with a greener climate footprint. For example: companies that normally produced alcohol began making hand sanitizer car manufacturers started producing medical respirators and some non-medical manufacturers were even able to design and create 3D-printed face masks.Īdvanced manufacturing systems – also referred to as “Smart Manufacturing” – are essential in keeping manufacturing on the cutting edge. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the benefits of advanced manufacturing systems became exponentially more apparent, enabling manufacturers to change their processes to make new products and fill in supply chain gaps. Advanced manufacturing integrates machinery with digital and cloud-based technologies like artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and augmented reality that allow workers to quickly adapt production to changing supply needs.
