Overview of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership

On June 24, 2011 President Obama announced the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP). AMP is a national effort, recommended by the President’s Council of Advisers on Science and Technology (PCAST,) bringing together industry, universities, and the federal government to invest in the emerging technologies for the purpose of creating high quality manufacturing jobs and enhance our global competitiveness. The President’s quote in the announcement was, “Today I’m calling for all of us to come together – private sector industry, universities, and the government – to spark a renaissance in American manufacturing and help our manufacturers develop the cutting-edge tools they need to compete with anyone in the world.” From July 2011 through March 2012 representatives from twelve industrial companies, six universities, and numerous federal agencies met to investigate, analyze, and discuss issues and problems facing U.S. manufacturing today and in the future. This presentation will review AMP’s organization, findings, recommendations, and status.