In order to jumpstart the economy, "Made in the U.S.A." needs to be synonymous with in-demand, high-quality products sold throughout the world. Recognizing the importance of the manufacturing industry and its connection to a healthy economy, President Obama addressed Carnegie Mellon University and launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) earlier this summer. Though the manufacturing field has taken a battering in the dour economy, initiatives like President Obama's Advanced Manufacturing Partnership may help revive a field that has in the past been integral to the nation's prosperity.