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Manufacturing Innovation Blog

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How Automation and AI May Help Level the Playing Field for Women in Manufacturing

July 30, 2020

Nicole Ausherman

Women make up about 29 percent of the manufacturing workforce despite filling 47 percent of the positions in the overall workforce, according to the

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High-Mix/Low-Volume Manufacturers Are a Sweet Spot for Collaborative Robots

July 23, 2020

Andrew Peterson

Collaborative robots are increasingly attractive to manufacturers who require flexible solutions for their growing product mix but may not have the scale of

How to Host a Virtual Manufacturing Day Event

July 14, 2020

Anthony Diaz

Given the limitations with public gatherings and social distancing practices prompted by the current pandemic, it’s uncertain whether manufacturers will be

Infographic: The Defense Manufacturing Supply Chain

July 9, 2020

MEP National Network

The defense manufacturing supply chain is critical to both the U.S. economy and national security. Support is needed for emerging technologies such as directed

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7 Manufacturing Digitization Challenges — and How to Overcome Them

June 25, 2020

Celia Paulsen

Artificial intelligence ( AI)-powered robots, 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT)...there’s a whole world of advanced manufacturing technology and

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A Holistic Approach to Developing a Modern Manufacturing Workforce

June 18, 2020

Mary Ann Pacelli

In line with the continuous process improvement mindset the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) advocates, its Smart Talent methodology has

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Managing Productivity

June 12, 2020

Ken Voytek

I’ve made it my personal crusade to keep a focus on the fundamental importance of productivity to manufacturers, to the MEP Program, to the MEP Centers that do

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A Partnership to Support a New Era of Smarter Food Safety

June 10, 2020

Doug Devereaux and Dileep Thatte

We have all heard about recalls of many types of foods, from romaine lettuce and peanut butter to chicken and eggs. Food safety is one of the biggest issues

AS9100 and ISO9001 Certifications Provide a Competitive Edge

June 4, 2020

Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Gem City Metal Technologies, a subsidiary of Dynamic Aerospace and Defense, is recognized as a leader in close tolerance hand spinning, a metalworking process

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Dillman Equipment Makes Sustainable Culture Change

May 21, 2020

Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity (WCMP)

Dillman Equipment of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and its 150 employees supply the asphalt industry with a complete line of asphalt plant equipment including

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MATTR: A Timely Resource for Manufacturers

May 14, 2020

Marlon Walker

How can small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) gain insights into new technologies to incorporate into their businesses? Develop new applications of

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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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