The Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI) stands as one of Georgia Tech's premier interdisciplinary research institutes, contributing to the university's broader research enterprise. GTMI spearheads research and development initiatives focused on designing and advancing advanced manufacturing systems, with a particular emphasis on secure digital manufacturing, additive and subtractive processes, and large-scale production enterprises. Moreover, GTMI is dedicated to the scale-up of manufacturing capabilities, transitioning from laboratory and benchtop scales to pilot plant operations. Collaborating with various entities including Georgia Tech's colleges, the Enterprise Innovation Institute (EI2), the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP), and other interdisciplinary research institutes, GTMI employs a cross-disciplinary approach to leverage the university's strengths and resources fully.