New River Valley, VA – Business Facilities recently highlighted how Virginia’s New River Valley (NRV) has become a hub for advanced manufacturing. In their recent article, “Manufacturing Sector Reboot,” they pointed to the launch of the Virginia’s Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials (AM2) Tech Hub in 2023 as well as Christiansburg’s MELD Manufacturing.
With collaboration between the NRV and Southern Virginia regions, the AM2 Tech Hub brings together more than 50 partners across industry, research, and education. This collaboration was formed through a strategy development grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and is accelerating growth in additive manufacturing and advanced materials.
The article also noted how companies like MELD Manufacturing underscore the global impact of innovations emerging from Virginia’s New River Valley. MELD’s revolutionary technology allows for the production of large-scale components and equipment capable of printing in a variety of metals, drawing national attention and advancing critical applications.
Virginia’s New River Valley is proving to be a hotbed for advanced manufacturing solutions with the potential to solve some of the most pressing challenges facing the U.S. and the world. With strong partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and a highly skilled talent pipeline, the NRV is truly A Natural Fit for manufacturing innovation.
Read the Business Facilities article here.
Learn about doing business in the NRV here.
Onward NRV: Onward NRV is a public/private, regional economic development organization whose mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment, and talent in Virginia’s New River Valley. It’s also a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of the region.
