Summary
The 2026 Manufacturing Blue Sky Competition will be held in conjunction with the Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference (MSEC) and North American Manufacturing Research Conference (NAMRC) at Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, 14-18 June 2026. This grant supports a national forum for identifying and discussing bold, forward-looking ideas that can shape the future of manufacturing research, education, and innovation in the United States. The competition focuses on early-stage concepts that address significant challenges and opportunities in advanced manufactu
