The SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference showcases excellence in career & technical education & we’re looking forward to being a part of it! Reps from the network will be at Booth # 859 in the Manufacturing Section of Hall C, 6/23-27 manufacturingusa.com/events/manufac…

Learn about exciting + rewarding careers in manufacturing from the Modern Makers. #ModernMakers are individuals whose sense of purpose embodies the #MFGUSA mission to secure the future of U.S. manufacturing through innovation, education, + collaboration. manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers?…

Reading science fiction allows #ModernMaker Michelle Lewis to step into different worlds + see life through different perspectives. As the Exec. Dir. of acphs_cbet, a NIIMBL member, Michelle is shaping biomanufacturing through vital training programs🧬 manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

Through reading fiction, #ModernMaker Cara Cranston gains value from diving into perspectives that are so different from her own. As the Dir. of Tech Programs @ @ARM_robotics, leading 120+ robotics projects, she is a champion for revolutionizing U.S. mfg🤖 manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

#ModernMaker Laura Kappler-Roberts is a 2nd-gen CEO of Kappler Inc. who grew up immersed in manufacturing. As an @AFFOA_rft member, she built bridges between AFFOA + public schools, giving students exposure to mfg + business experiences✏️ Meet Laura: manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

#ModernMaker Julie Huckaba, a Project Manager at Sinclair Community College, has used her passion to educate to help thousands of students realize a career in advanced manufacturing through the @NextFlex FlexFactor program! Meet Julie: manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

#ModernMakerMonday: Haley Marie Keith, CEO of @MITO_Material, leads with a clear vision: to revolutionize how industries use materials without sacrificing performance. Meet Haley: manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

#ModernMaker Ian Goodine, CEO + co-founder of @rStream, works to revolutionize the recycling + waste industries ♻️using advanced robotics & AI. If you're interested in robotics, sustainability, or starting your own company one day, check out Ian’s profile. manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

Meet #ModernMaker Paul Perkins, President + co-founder of Amatrol Inc., a @newsfromLIFT member + global leader in CTE training solutions. Amatrol bridges gaps between people + opportunities in manufacturing. Meet Paul: manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

#ModernMaker Cassandra Turgman is VP of Live Solutions, a process engineering firm & CESMII Smart Manufacturing & Innovation Institute member⚡ Cassandra leads a team of consultants who focus on improving operation efficiencies for manufacturing companies across the U.S. Meet Cassandra: manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

#ModernMaker Melvin White is a leader w/20+ years of empowering communities via workforce development. Through the EPIXC institute + its apprenticeship readiness program, Melvin is accelerating workforce training through the Beaumont, TX IBEW Local 479. manufacturingusa.com/modern?utm_cam…

#ModernMaker Gözde Şenel-Ayaz, President + co-founder of @TandemRepeatInc, @theBioMADE member, works @ the intersection of biology, sustainability & innovation🧬 W/ a background in bioengineering, her work in the textile space is anything but conventional. manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

#ModernMaker Katrina Wells is a Regulatory Affairs Specialist at ARMI | BioFabUSA | BioFabUSA. From ensuring therapies reach patients to FDA filings and shaping industry standards, she is a critical part of the team doing vital work 🧬 manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

David Henshall is the COO at SMART USA and a #ModernMaker. With a background in Materials Science, David connects government, education, and industry to advance innovations in semiconductors. manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

Courtney Taylor, Executive Director at AccelerateMS, drives Mississippi's workforce forward, bridging gaps between talent + vital industry needs. From career coaching to manufacturing program support, Courtney is a #ModernMaker. manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

Did you know that your vote will help determine the sessions at SXSW 2026? Manufacturing USA submitted a panel proposal for #SXSW2026. We need your help – and your vote – to add our voice to the conversation. manufacturingusa.com/pages/vote-man…

#ModernMaker Nate Acevedo is a force in cybersecurity + workforce development at @cymanii. Nate is building training programs to prepare +1M workers for careers in OT cybersecurity – safeguarding U.S. manufacturing’s digital future. manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

After an accelerated microelectronics boot camp + technical apprenticeship, #ModernMaker Alex Nop is a full-time Bioprocess Technician at ARMI | BioFabUSA. He supports stem cell work, process development, + data-driven operations in regen. medicine🧬 Meet Alex: manufacturingusa.com/modern-makers/…

Discover how AI and big data are driving a manufacturing revolution in the U.S. Vote for Manufacturing USA’s @SXSW 2026 panel, “Modernizing Manufacturing with AI” to learn more. participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw…

Vote for Manufacturing USA’s panel, “Modernizing Manufacturing with AI,” to take the stage at @SXSW 2026. Learn how AI can be used for generative design, predictive models, worker safety tech, and real-time monitoring to strengthen domestic supply chains. participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw…