Research, Innovation and Technology
AI’s Rising Power in Manufacturing Spurs Call for Smarter AI Policy Solutions
New Report from the Manufacturing Leadership Council Shows More Than Half of Manufacturers Expect Investment in AI to Increase in the Next Two Years
Washington, D.C. – The Manufacturing Leadership Council, the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers, today released a groundbreaking report, “
Manufacturing Wins: J&J Invests More Than $55 Billion
according to the company; and More investment aimed at speeding drug discovery and development, supporting workforce training and improving business operations. Common goal: The Wilson site demonstrates the power of collaboration, Johnson & Johnson Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Operations & Risk Officer and NAM Board Chair Kathy Wengel said at the groundbreaking. “Today …
Critical Minerals Executive Order Strengthens U.S. Manufacturing
dominates the global market for critical minerals, which are vital in the manufacture of everyday goods from cell phones and computers to advanced energy and defense technologies. Increasing American production of these crucial substances “can create jobs, fuel prosperity and significantly reduce our reliance on foreign nations,” according to the EO. “Transportation, infrastructure, defense capabilities …
New House AI, Energy Working Group Issues RFI
POLITICO Pro, subscription). What’s going on: Group lead Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R-ND)—who was North Dakota’s head utility regulator for more than a decade prior to being elected to Congress last year—discussed the new working group with us Tuesday at NAM headquarters. Rep. Fedorchak spoke at an request for information on Monday, “invit[ing] stakeholders to provide …
Survey: Trade Policies Shake Up Manufacturers’ Economic Outlook
Q1 2025 NAM Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. What’s going on: In the most recent survey, conducted from Feb. 11 to Feb. 28, trade uncertainties moved to the top of the list of manufacturers’ concerns—with 76.2% of respondents citing them as their primary worry. Increased raw material costs came in second, cited by 62.3% of those surveyed. …
