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title: "Manufacturing Universities: A Catalytic Step Toward Revitalizing American Manufacturing"
summary: |-
  A new cadre of “manufacturing universities” can significantly boost U.S. competitiveness.
date: "2014-08-05"
issues: ["Manufacturing"]
authors: ["Robert D. Atkinson"]
content_type: "Op-Eds & Contributed Articles"
canonical_url: "https://itif.org/publications/2014/08/05/manufacturing-universities-catalytic-step-toward-revitalizing-american/"
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# Manufacturing Universities: A Catalytic Step Toward Revitalizing American Manufacturing

A key component for reviving American manufacturing should be the creation of a national system of “manufacturing universities.” This effort would incentivize post-secondary university programs to focus more on advanced manufacturing, while producing graduates better equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for careers in emerging, innovation-based industries.

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*Source: Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF)*
*URL: https://itif.org/publications/2014/08/05/manufacturing-universities-catalytic-step-toward-revitalizing-american/*