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Manufacturing Innovation Blog

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Understanding Federal and State Child Labor Laws

September 12, 2024

Patty Davidson

This blog is part of a series on compliance with federal child labor laws in manufacturing. Our nation’s foundational child labor laws – provisions of the Fair

Marketing Strategies for Manufacturers: How Building Community Helps Build Your Business

August 27, 2024

Megan Militello

Networking and community building should be part of your mix when marketing for manufacturers. Read our blog to learn why.

Building the Quantum Technology Supply Chain With MATTR

August 6, 2024

Marlon Walker and David Boulay

How do you build the supply chain for the emerging field of quantum technology? Look to NIST’s MATTR service, which can determine the capabilities needed.

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Child Labor Law Compliance in the Manufacturing Industry

July 5, 2024

Patty Davidson

For the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, protecting children in the workplace is our top priority. The Division is responsible for enforcing

Digitalization of modern business process

Industry 4.0 and cybersecurity – How to protect your investment

June 18, 2024

Pat Toth

Digital transformations are notoriously difficult for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). SMMs need to meet production goals, recruit and retain talent

Tap into a new talent pool to fill your workforce gaps: Second chance citizens

June 5, 2024

Joseph (Joe) T. McMurry

Learn how Purdue MEP's Manufacturing Skills for Success (MS4S) program equips second chance citizens with vital manufacturing skills to transition into the

The MEP National Network’s Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network: Helping Manufacturers Bridge Gaps

May 31, 2024

Joe Edmondson, Nathan Ginty and Mark Schmit

When a foreign company wants to manufacture goods in the U.S., it needs new domestic suppliers for just about everything. When such an initiative involves new

Leading the MEP Program – and Giving Back to this Land of Hope and Promise

May 29, 2024

G. Nagesh Rao

This blog is part of a series celebrating and sharing the stories of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander manufacturing leaders. As Acting

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NIST Explores AI-Enhanced Monitoring in Manufacturing Processes

April 3, 2024

Michael Sharp

American manufacturing is associated with high-quality standards meant to ensure both the reliability and longevity of the products produced. Manufacturers

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If You Build It, They Will Come – Opening Day Musings From a Baseball Fan

March 28, 2024

Andrew Nobleman

Baseball’s Opening Day brings with it both nostalgia and excitement. You don’t have to be a die-hard fan to appreciate the dedicated folks who leave work early

When a Friendly Check-In Call Changes Your Career Path

February 21, 2024

Karen Watson

As CEO of International Filter Manufacturing Corporation (IFM), I lead an air filtration manufacturing and distribution company that serves customers worldwide

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Manufacturing Innovation, the blog of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), is a resource for manufacturers, industry experts and the public on key U.S. manufacturing topics. There are articles for those looking to dive into new strategies emerging in manufacturing as well as useful information on tools and opportunities for manufacturers.

The views presented here are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or policies of NIST.

If you have any questions about our blog, please contact us at mfg [at] nist.gov (mfg[at]nist[dot]gov).