NIST Manufacturing

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of the U.S. GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has published a new interactive map to help manufacturers find workforce

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NIST

MARCH 11, 2022

The 2022 MEP Workforce Survey conducted by America Works asked for just one response from each MEP Center and their subrecipients. MEP Centers represent a diverse group, with 58% incorporated as independent nonprofits, 29% working as part of a university, and 12% working either as part of a state or community college.

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NIST Manufacturing

AUGUST 29, 2023

Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has made one cooperative agreement award totaling $1,000,000 as part of its 2021-NIST-MEP-CAP-01 Notice of Funding

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Fastener News Desk

MAY 3, 2023

-based manufacturer of sustainable sealing fasteners and components, has been recognized by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and MEP (Manufacturing Extension Partnership) as one of its Heroes of American Manufacturing. NIST MEP recognizes US-based ZAGO Manufacturing Co. ZAGO Manufacturing Co.

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NIST

JULY 6, 2022

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) is, as you might expect from the name, always looking for more and better ways to work with manufacturers across the U.S. The MEP National Network™, whose mission is to strengthen and empower U.S. The Network

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NIST Manufacturing

AUGUST 24, 2023

Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has made one cooperative agreement award to the Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension Inc. PRiMEX) under the NIST MEP Notice

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E&T

APRIL 17, 2023

TEN-T is up for renewal though, and MEPs will have their say on the updated rules. MEPs say that all intermodal transportation should be carried out by train, inland waterway or shipping, and that roads should only be used for the last mile or when other transport options are not possible. “It

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WMEP

JUNE 6, 2022

from Technology Transfer Acceleration by the MEP National Network. The post Technology Transfer Acceleration by the MEP National Network appeared first on WMEP Manufacturing Solutions. NIST researchers have an ally that makes technology transfer [.].

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E&T

JANUARY 20, 2023

MEPs are keen to draw a line in the sand as a result. This is something that can particularly affect younger gamers,” said Adriana Maldonado López, the MEP who wrote the report. MEPs want to set up an annual European online video game award, to reward the industry’s most innovative and exciting developers.

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NIST

OCTOBER 19, 2022

FloridaMakes, part of the MEP National NetworkTM, received an urgent request in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which hit Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Sept. The storm destroyed buildings and roads, and left many people without power and water.

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NIST

AUGUST 10, 2021

This is the first in a series of blogs examining the sectoral composition of the MEP National NetworkTM client project activity. The MEP National Network has assisted over 26,800 unique manufacturing clients in every U.S. 1 That’s a lot of manufacturers, a lot of projects, a lot of impact, and a lot of jobs!

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Design World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

and EU are implementing new minimum efficiency performance standards (MEPS) for electric motors—here’s the lowdown on the standards and how next-generation motor CAD can power compliance. Brian Casey CEO ECM PCB Stator Technology Global electronics manufacturers face an ever-present challenge.

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NIST

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The 51 Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers that make up the MEP National Network™ work to enhance the competitiveness of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) within the United States.

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NIST Manufacturing

APRIL 5, 2022

The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of the U.S. GAITHERSBURG, Md. — Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has announced the results of its fiscal year 2021 manufacturing client

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NIST Manufacturing

AUGUST 24, 2022

Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has made one cooperative agreement award totaling $500,000 as part of its 2021-NIST-MEP-CAP-01 Notice of Funding

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NIST

JANUARY 24, 2024

This is one of the many workforce-related programs offered across the MEP National Network ™ by MEP Centers in every state and Puerto Rico. Small and medium-sized manufacturers may find it challenging to

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NIST

JANUARY 3, 2024

As CEO of Manex Consulting , I work with many SMMs through California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) , which is part of the MEP National Network ™. Your local MEP Center offers a powerful combination of knowledge and resources As a former manufacturer myself, I understand how SMMs impact the way we live, work and play.

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NIST

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Triangle Precision contacted FastLane , part of the Ohio MEP and the MEP National Network™ , to see how it could leverage automation to improve efficiency and provide more capabilities to new and existing clients in the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) supply chain.

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NIST

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Technology-driven market intelligence ( TDMI ) is a technology acceleration service developed for the MEP National Network ™ by RTI International to help small and medium-sized manufacturers refine their strategic direction and market validation. Your local MEP This helps firms stay competitive and grow their businesses.

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E&T

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Nevertheless, MEPs have now voted for the aforementioned targets to cut truck emissions, as well as an interim 70 per cent target for 2035, which was higher than the 65 per cent initially proposed by the Commission. The MEPs said trailer manufacturers should improve the emissions performance of truck trailers by 12.5

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Industry Week

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

MEP National Network discusses automation and technology in manufacturing

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NIST Manufacturing

OCTOBER 20, 2023

MxD, the digital manufacturing and cybersecurity institute, announced a new partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) to advance digital adoption by small and

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NIST

APRIL 27, 2023

As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies, this series focuses on innovative approaches and uncovering the latest trends in manufacturing workforce development. This blog is part of a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative.

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Industry Week

DECEMBER 11, 2023

MEP National Network discusses automation and technology in manufacturing

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NIST

MAY 18, 2023

George Chao first learned about the MEP National NetworkTM when he had his own clean technology startup company that focused on renewable energy and energy storage. As Director of Strategic Partnerships at Manex, part of the California MEP, for more than 10 years, he helps companies find capital resources

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NIST

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

With MEP Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico dedicated to serving small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs), the MEP National Network™ has published more than 1,200 success stories during the past five years. As I stated in a previous blog, one of my hobbies is to visit breweries, distilleries and wineries.

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NIST

JULY 25, 2023

It takes a village Hope & Main works with Polaris MEP (Rhode Island MEP) and other organizations to make this happen. The hero of this story is actually a trio of partners,” said Matt Watson, Polaris MEP Center Director. “It It reflects

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NIST

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Take a look at these clients of the MEP National NetworkTM and learn how each company’s local MEP Center played a role in their growth and success. You can delight even the most finicky person on your list, while also introducing loved ones (and yourself) to local manufacturers across the country.

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NIST

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Director Pravina Raghavan recently appeared on Government Matters TV, where she discussed how MEP National NetworkTM experts around the country are working with small manufacturers to revolutionize U.S. manufacturing.

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WMEP

OCTOBER 6, 2023

the southwest regional partner of the Ohio MEP, part of the MEP National NetworkTM. October 22, 2019 By: Traci Spencer This article originally appeared on IndustryWeek. Guest blog post by Traci Spencer, Grant Program Manager for TechSolve, Inc., ” These recommendations [.]

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NIST

MARCH 22, 2023

And she’s managed to excel at it all, including her 18 years of climbing the career ladder at Impact Washington, the Washington state MEP Center and part of the MEP National NetworkTM. Jessica Ingle is like a lot of women who are juggling work, family and life.

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NIST Manufacturing

JUNE 30, 2022

Read the CARES ACT Summary Report Read the CARES Act State-by-State Report CARES Act Authorization and Funding On March 27, 2020, the president signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to address the economic

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MAY 24, 2023

That’s right: during the past 10 years, What’s So Cool has created a process, templates, and materials that simply work, driving new connections between MEP Centers, their local school districts, and their clients. That’s exactly what Pennsylvania’s What’s So Cool About Manufacturing® program offers. The goal of What’s So Cool is simple

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NIST Manufacturing

AUGUST 17, 2022

Mahoney began her MEP career at MassMEP. MassMEP and Board Chair Dennis Leonard announced the hiring of Kathie Mahoney to serve as the next President/CEO of MassMEP. She had several positions culminating as the Center Director in 2017 until she

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WMEP

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Director Pravina Raghavan recently appeared on Government Matters TV, where she discussed how MEP National NetworkTM experts around the country are working with small manufacturers to revolutionize U.S. manufacturing. [.]

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NIST

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

For more than 20 years, Rodney Reddic has been with Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), the Texas Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center. This blog is part of a series for Black History Month to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders.

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NIST Manufacturing

AUGUST 1, 2023

In a June 2023 presentation, NIST Networked Control Systems Group Leader, Keith Stouffer, described resources that could aid the Cybersecurity Workgroup supporting the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), which serves small and medium-sized

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