Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute

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Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute
Type:	Public-Private Partnerships
Parent organization:	Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office
Top organization:
Employees:
Executive:	Chief Executive Officer
Budget:	$6M initial funding (FY 2025)
Address:	405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
Website:	https://www.cesmii.org
Creation Legislation:
Wikipedia:	Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute

Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute

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Mission
CESMII transforms U.S. manufacturing with smart solutions to boost productivity, quality, and energy efficiency, advancing sustainability through tech and collaboration.

Services
Smart Manufacturing Platform; Education and Workforce Development; Project Funding;

Regulations

Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII) is a national institute focused on accelerating the adoption of smart manufacturing across the United States to improve manufacturing performance, energy efficiency, and competitiveness. It operates under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office.

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Mission

CESMII's mission is to lead the transformation of U.S. manufacturing through smart manufacturing technologies, fostering innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness. It seeks to radically improve manufacturing by integrating advanced sensors, data analytics, platforms, and controls to enhance areas like quality, throughput, costs, safety, asset reliability, and energy productivity[1].

Parent organization

CESMII is part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), specifically under the Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO). The DOE supports CESMII as part of its broader initiative to enhance clean energy manufacturing practices[2].

Legislation

CESMII was not created by specific legislation but through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy, which funds and supports its operations[3].

Partners

CESMII collaborates with:

Various federal, state, and local government agencies[4]
Academic institutions like UCLA, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Texas A&M University for research and development[5]
Industry partners across multiple sectors for technology deployment[6]

Number of employees

CESMII does not publicly detail the exact number of its employees, but it operates with a significant network of member organizations and staff to fulfill its mission.

Organization structure

CESMII's structure includes:

**Smart Manufacturing Innovation Centers** across the U.S., which serve as regional hubs for technology demonstration and training.
**Education and Workforce Development** programs to upskill the manufacturing workforce.

Leader

CESMII is headed by a **Chief Executive Officer**[7].

Divisions

The institute's divisions include:

**Smart Manufacturing Innovation Platform** for developing and deploying smart manufacturing solutions.
**Education and Workforce Development** for training and education programs.
**Project Management** for overseeing funded research and development projects[8].

List of programs

Smart Manufacturing Innovation Platform[9]
Education Initiatives[10]
Funded Research Projects[11]

Last total enacted budget

In FY 2025, CESMII received an initial $6 million from the U.S. Department of Energy with potential for additional funding across subsequent fiscal years[12].

Staff

Details on staff numbers are not specified, but CESMII engages with over 181 member organizations as of 2025, indicating a broad collaborative workforce[13].

Funding

CESMII has been funded through the DOE with a $140 million investment since its inception in 2016, including the recent renewal for $6 million in FY 2025[14].

Services provided

CESMII provides services including the development of smart manufacturing platforms, educational programs to train the future workforce, and funding for projects that advance smart manufacturing technologies[15].

Regulations overseen

As CESMII is not a regulatory body, it does not oversee specific regulations but works within the framework of DOE guidelines and standards for manufacturing[16].

Headquarters address

405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA

History

Established in 2016, CESMII was created to accelerate the adoption of smart manufacturing technologies nationwide. It's headquartered at UCLA, leveraging the university's research capabilities to drive innovation in manufacturing. Over the years, CESMII has developed a network of innovation centers and educational programs to promote smart manufacturing across various industries[17].

External links

References

[1] CESMII. "About CESMII". CESMII, https://www.cesmii.org/about/ (accessed February 3, 2025). [2] U.S. Department of Energy. "Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute". U.S. Department of Energy, https://www.energy.gov/eere/ammto/cesmii (accessed February 3, 2025). [3] UCLA Newsroom. "UCLA named home of DOE-sponsored Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute". UCLA, https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/cesmii-ucla-smart-manufacturing-energy (accessed February 3, 2025). [4] CESMII. "Partners". CESMII, https://www.cesmii.org/partners/ (accessed February 3, 2025). [5] CESMII. "Education and Workforce Development". CESMII, https://www.cesmii.org/education/ (accessed February 3, 2025). [6] CESMII. "Industry Members". CESMII, https://www.cesmii.org/industry-members/ (accessed February 3, 2025). [7] CESMII. "Leadership". CESMII, https://www.cesmii.org/leadership/ (accessed February 3, 2025). [8] CESMII. "CESMII Programs". CESMII, https://www.cesmii.org/programs/ (accessed February 3, 2025). [9] CESMII. "Smart Manufacturing Innovation Platform". CESMII, https://www.cesmii.org/smart-manufacturing-innovation-platform/ (accessed February 3, 2025). [10] CESMII. "Education Initiatives". CESMII, https://www.cesmii.org/education/ (accessed February 3, 2025). [11] CESMII. "Funded Projects". CESMII, https://www.cesmii.org/projects/ (accessed February 3, 2025). [12] U.S. Department of Energy. "DOE Continues Commitment to Smart Manufacturing Innovation by Renewing UCLA's CESMII". U.S. Department of Energy, https://www.energy.gov/articles/department-energy-continues-commitment-smart-manufacturing-innovation-renewing-uclas (accessed February 3, 2025). [13] CESMII. "About CESMII". CESMII, https://www.cesmii.org/about/ (accessed February 3, 2025). [14] U.S. Department of Energy. "CESMII Funding". U.S. Department of Energy, https://www.energy.gov/eere/ammto/cesmii-funding (accessed February 3, 2025). [15] CESMII. "Services". CESMII, https://www.cesmii.org/services/ (accessed February 3, 2025). [16] U.S. Department of Energy. "DOE Regulations". U.S. Department of Energy, https://www.energy.gov/oe/services/electricity-policy-coordination-and-implementation/transmission-planning/oe-regulations (accessed February 3, 2025). [17] CESMII. "History". CESMII, https://www.cesmii.org/history/ (accessed February 3, 2025).