Manufacturing converts a wide range of raw materials, components, and parts into finished goods that meet market expectations. The Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) partners with industry, small business, universities, and other stakeholders to identify and invest in emerging technologies with the potential to create high-quality domestic manufacturing jobs and enhance the global competitiveness of the United States.
AMO invests in innovative technology, shared infrastructure and facilities, and education and workforce development in support of the President's Advanced Manufacturing Partnership. Learn more about the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) as well as this interagency partnership between the Energy Department, and the Departments of Defense, Labor, Homeland Security, Education, and The National Institute of Standards and Technology, The National Science Foundation, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the Small Business Administration.
Our Program
Manufacturers in diverse industries reap the energy and cost benefits of the energy-efficient processes and materials developed with AMO support.
Recent Initiatives
Manufacturers use the AMO Energy Resource Center to deploy advanced technologies and energy management best practices. Learn how to conform with ISO 50001 or gain recognition as a Better Plant Partner.
This site is under revision. Please check back for updates. AMO was formerly known as the Industrial Technologies Program.
The President Announces the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (selected excerpts)
"To help businesses operate at less cost, the Energy Department will develop new manufacturing processes and materials that use half as much energy."
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Manufacturing Matters
U.S. Manufacturing Sector
- Contributes about 12% of gross domestic product (GDP)
- Directly employs ~12 million people
- Accounts for 60% of U.S. engineering and science jobs
- Supplies about 57% of U.S. exports
- Produces nearly 20% of the world's manufacturing output
Manufacturing is the most diverse end-use sector —in terms of energy services required, sources of energy used, technologies needed, and product output.
AMO Activities by State 
Corporate Commitments to Save Energy 
Incentives & Resources by State 
