The Manufacturing Collaborative is a non-profit committed to empowering U.S. manufacturers through industry solutions that apply the latest technology and expertise to accelerate ideas from inception through validation and production.
We bring together renowned industry experts and leading-edge technologies. Our fabrication and talent development center at the Vermont State University in Randolph serves as a hub for collaborating on real-world manufacturing challenges.
Our History
Rooted in Resilience
The Manufacturing Collaborative began in 2020 with original funding through an award from the Department of Defense’s Industrial Base Assessment and Sustainment (IBAS) program. The IBAS program’s mission is to “forge and sustain a robust, secure, and resilient industrial base . . .”
The Manufacturing Collaborative is a continuing extension of that mission. Through our holistic approach, we support resilience across the manufacturing supply chain.
Promoting operational resilience with services and guidance for manufacturers engaged in national security.
Building capacity across the industry, ensuring that all manufacturers have the resilience to thrive.
Providing training and facilitating connections for learners entering manufacturing careers to foster individual resilience.
Helping sustain future resilience by inspiring the next generation to choose advanced manufacturing as a career pathway.
Our Team
Committed Collaborators
We are a group of technology-loving problem solvers passionate about building collaboration. We thrive on solving the hardest challenges in manufacturing. Our goal is to empower manufacturers and inspire future talent. If you’re committed to that same goal...Welcome to The Collaborative.