### Question
How is the "advanced manufacturing technology" defined?


### Answer
The term **advanced manufacturing technology** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 13506* as follows -

> processes, equipment, techniques, practices, and capabilities that are applied for the purpose of—


(A) improving the productivity, quality, or energy efficiency of the design, development, testing, or manufacture of a product

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13506*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY > SUBCHAPTER X-ENERGY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH**

