; (E) connect manufactured products in networks to monitor and optimize the performance of the networks, including automated network operations; and (F) digitally connect the supply chain network. (b) Expansion of Technical Assistance Programs The Secretary shall expand the scope of technologies covered by the Industrial Assessment Centers of the Department— (1) to include smart manufacturing technologies and practices; and (2) to equip the directors of the Industrial Assessment Centers with the training and tools necessary to provide technical assistance in smart manufacturing technologies and practices, including energy management systems, to manufacturers. (c) Funding The Secretary shall use unobligated funds of the Department to carry out this section. 1303. Leveraging smart manufacturing infrastructure at National Laboratories (a) Study (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study on ways in which the Department can increase access to existing high-performance computing resources in the National Laboratories, particularly for small and medium manufacturers. (2) Inclusions In identifying ways to increase access to National Laboratories under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall— (A) focus on increasing access to the computing facilities of the National Laboratories; and (B) ensure that— (i) the information from the manufacturer is protected