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Manufacturing Innovation Blog

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Rethinking Old Hiring Rules to Achieve a Diverse Workforce

June 14, 2022

Aarin B. Clemons and Lindsey Brickle

Many manufacturers have struggled for years to hire qualified workers. The outlook is for more of the same. With an aging workforce, emerging new technologies

Technology Transfer Acceleration by the MEP National Network

June 3, 2022

Brian A. Weiss

From my standpoint, technology transfer is not easy, especially when attempting to introduce a new capability or technology into the manufacturing sector

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Weathering the Storm: Workforce Insights from the Gulf Coast Shipbuilders Conference

May 26, 2022

Matt Fieldman

This blog is part of a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of

New Website Immediately Increases Leads

May 24, 2022

New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership

For more than 50 years, Quality Patterns, Inc., a family-owned and operated company in New York City, has serviced clothing designers with its marking, grading

The Secret to Improving Your Leadership … Really

May 19, 2022

Katie Rapp

Why do so few leadership improvement efforts produce the results that leaders and business sponsors want? What is in the way? Through decades of experience

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Cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 – What You Need to Know

May 11, 2022

Pat Toth

This blog is part one of a series on cybersecurity and Industry 4.0. This morning my favorite local morning news program had an interesting segment on new slang

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Realizing the Blazing Potential of Promising Workforce Programs

April 25, 2022

Matt Fieldman

This blog is part of a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of

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Cybersecurity for the Manufacturing Sector: Reduce Data Integrity Breaches with NIST SP 1800-10

April 21, 2022

Dr. Michael Powell

Industrial control systems (ICS) help manufacturers boost productivity, optimize efficiency and advance production lines. Historically, ICS networks were

Innovate Your Way to Growth While Minimizing Risks

April 14, 2022

Brandon Cornuke

Manufacturers work hard to minimize disruptions to their operations and invest significant resources to minimize production risk. They also are under constant

Alaskan Distillery Offers Local Options for Fermented Concoctions

April 5, 2022

Andrew Nobleman

The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network™ is a public-private partnership with Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico dedicated to

Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing: Manufacturing USA® and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership

March 24, 2022

Mike Simpson

The infographic, Strengthening U.S. Manufacturing: Manufacturing USA® and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership, highlights how Manufacturing USA and the

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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.

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