Partners & Sponsors
Technology Partners
Mitutoyo America Corporation is a leading provider of precision measurement and metrology solutions since 1963.
Through our partnership, Mitutoyo will provide state-of-the-art hand tools to the MEERA (Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All) program, supercharging the program’s mission to inspire and train future engineers and manufacturers across the United States.
Mitutoyo precision hand tools, such as digital calipers and micrometers, that will be integrated into the MEERA curriculum. These tools will give students the experience and expertise needed to succeed in the manufacturing sector. With Mitutoyo’s leadership in precision measurement, calibration, and metrology, this collaboration will ensure students are well-prepared for the evolving manufacturing landscape.
By working together, Mitutoyo and MEERA are empowering future generations and strengthening career and technical education pipelines across the country.
Carbide 3D is a leading CNC machine builder based in Torrance, California, providing high-quality desktop manufacturing solutions since 2013.
Through our partnership, Carbide 3D will provide custom MEERA-branded Nomad Desktop CNC machines to the MEERA (Manufacturing and Engineering Education Reimagined for All) program, supporting its mission to inspire and train the next generation of engineers and manufacturers across the United States.
The Nomad Desktop CNC machines will be integrated into MEERA’s middle school curriculum, giving students early, hands-on experience with real-world manufacturing tools. Designed for precision, safety, and ease of use, these machines empower students to bring their ideas to life while developing critical skills for careers in advanced manufacturing.
With Carbide 3D’s innovation in desktop CNC technology and commitment to education, this collaboration ensures that students are prepared to thrive in the future of manufacturing. By working together, Carbide 3D and MEERA are equipping young learners with the tools and confidence they need to succeed—and helping to build a stronger manufacturing workforce nationwide.
Government Partners
The Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) office manages and executes the Department’s Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program element,
which aims to improve the readiness and competitiveness of the U.S. industrial base by establishing high priority domestic capabilities for new supply chains needed for national security and mitigating exposure to global supply chain risks.
The IBAS Program invests heavily in six priority industrial capability development areas. These are: Submarine and Shipbuilding Workforce, Kinetic Weapons, Microelectronics, Critical Chemicals, Castings and Forgings, and Energy Storage and Batteries. Each of these areas was identified in Executive Order 14017, America’s Supply Chains, as a center of gravity for America’s economic and national security.