Department of Energy Selects 10 Projects to Receive Nearly $5 Million for Manufacturing Cybersecurity Innovation

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII), announced the selection of 10 projects with a combined total of $4.8 million in research and development funding to enhance the cybersecurity landscape within American manufacturing. These projects will advance cybersecure, energy efficient manufacturing, aligning with the missions of DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and EERE’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) to drive U.S. manufacturing and supporting the nation’s collective push for a competitive, clean, and decarbonized economy.

“Each of these projects represents a significant investment into American manufacturing resiliency,” said AMMTO director Christopher Saldana “By working with CyManII and each of our project partners to build secure and sustainable process that evolve with new innovations, we can help ensure a robust and cybersecure manufacturing sector here in the United States.”

These 10 projects were selected within three critical industry use cases:

1. Industrial Control Systems: These projects will explore industry-relevant security controls for the production and supply chain of Industrial Control Systems (ICS). The goal is to ensure digital integrity, supply chain traceability, and resilience to cyber events.
2. Secure Industrial Digitalization: These projects will help small and medium-sized manufacturers to secure the digital transformations of their companies by identifying and developing effective digitalization practices without introducing new cyber risks.
3. Industrial Additive Manufacturing: These projects will demonstrate how additive manufacturers can secure product integrity and supply chain traceability, reducing costs by securely tracking the digital histories of their products.

View a list of selected projects here

CyManII is one of DOE’s seven Clean Energy Manufacturing Innovation Institutes and is managed by EERE’s AMMTO, which funds the institute in consultation with the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response. CyManII is also a part of Manufacturing USA®, a network of federally funded institutes that have a specialized technology focus to increase U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and promote a robust and sustainable national manufacturing R&D infrastructure.

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Taiwanese Battery Manufacturer Selects Liberal for New U.S. Facility

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced Apogee Power, a Taiwan-based energy technology and advanced battery manufacturer, has selected Liberal as the location for its new U.S. manufacturing and assembly facility. The company will invest almost $16 million over the next three to five years and create 80 new jobs.

“In Kansas, we have a strong advanced battery ecosystem, talented workforce and central location that companies from around the world are eagerly looking to access,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Apogee’s decision to expand their work into Liberal highlights the strength of our rural communities and Kansas’ ability to compete on a global scale.”

The facility, located in Liberal’s industrial corridor, will support the assembly, testing and distribution of Apogee’s lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery systems and related energy storage technologies for commercial, industrial and grid-scale applications across the United States. The company anticipates hiring 30 employees in the initial phase — with additional positions coming online as production ramps up.

Apogee is currently preparing the Liberal facility for production and expects to begin operations this summer. The facility represents Apogee’s first U.S. manufacturing presence and reflects their long-term commitment to serving customers from a centralized and cost-competitive location.

Apogee Power CEO Wen Lin, Apogee Energy CEO George Shen and other stakeholders were in Topeka recently to discuss the company’s investment and their desire to recruit additional suppliers from Taiwan to the Liberal area and other possible locations in Kansas. This followed a trade mission to Taiwan in September 2025, when Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland and other state and local officials visited Apogee Power’s headquarters in Taipei to meet their team and finalize the project details.

“Establishing a U.S. manufacturing footprint is a critical step in Apogee’s global growth strategy,” Apogee Power CEO Wen Lin said. “Liberal offers the infrastructure, workforce and community partnership we were looking for — along with a strong understanding of energy-intensive manufacturing. This location allows us to serve U.S. customers more efficiently while building a durable, long-term presence in the American market.”

Local leaders emphasized the collaborative approach that helped secure the project.

“We’re excited to welcome Apogee to Liberal,” Seward County Development Corporation Executive Director Eli Svaty said. “This investment builds on our region’s strengths in energy, logistics and advanced manufacturing. It also signals that global technology companies see value in smaller, execution-focused communities that can move quickly and deliver.”

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Japanese manufacturer selects San Antonio for first U.S. facility, headquarters

Sanko Texas Corporation will break ground on its first U.S. plant in San Antonio, highlighting the city’s economic growth and strengthening U.S.-Japan trade ties.

SAN ANTONIO — Sanko Texas Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer, will break ground Wednesday on its first U.S. manufacturing facility, marking the company’s initial expansion into the United States and the establishment of its U.S. headquarters in San Antonio.

The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at the Sanko Texas Corporation site at 16586 Watson Road in southern Bexar County.

Local and regional officials said the investment reflects San Antonio’s strengths in workforce talent, infrastructure and business climate, which have helped attract global manufacturers. By choosing San Antonio, Sanko joins a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing sector in Texas that plays a significant role in regional economic growth.

The project also highlights economic ties between the region and Japan, while reflecting coordinated efforts by local and regional partners to attract international investment.

Expected to attend the ceremony are Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai; San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones; Bexar County Commissioner Rebecca Clay-Flores of Precinct 1; San Antonio City Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran of District 3; members of Sanko leadership and local business leaders.

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