NREL's advanced manufacturing research aims to develop robust supply chains, cutting-edge materials, and novel processes to drive innovation and enable cost-effective energy solutions.
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Manufacturing Masterminds Q&A With Matt Ringer
In the latest Manufacturing Masterminds Q&A, Matt Ringer shares how he ended up in a people-centered role despite his shy childhood and why he joined NREL despite knowing nothing about the laboratory and its mission.
Explore Data and Tools
NREL develops data and tools, such as the Materials Flows through Industry tool and the Water treatment Technoeconomic Assessment Platform, to help manufacturers find the most energy-efficient solutions for their products and processes.
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Explore a virtual 360-degree tour that examines the tools and capabilities of NREL's advanced manufacturing facilities, especially with regard to power electronics fabrication, prototyping, validation, and application.
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April 28, 2025
The scientific and engineering research in NREL's Advanced Manufacturing Program is driving a more robust supply chain of abundant resources on the grid and accelerating process innovations for energy-intensive industries, like steel and concrete, to help the United States remain globally competitive. Researchers are also focused on developing new, innovative technologies that lower the cost of domestic manufacturing and energy generation.
NREL works collaboratively with academia, national laboratories, and industry partners, including utilities, state and local government, to bridge innovation gaps and drive advanced manufacturing technologies and processes to market. NREL also has facilities dedicated to the R&D needs of manufacturers and other facilities that have the flexibility to adapt to those needs.
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Last Updated June 24, 2025