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Manufacturing Innovation Blog

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Why You Know More About Industry 4.0 Than You Think

December 2, 2019

Aaron Fox

If industrial manufacturing had a buzzword of the decade, it might be “Industry 4.0.” The concept is inescapable, yet it can be hard to define, especially for

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The MEP National Network™ Connects with Minority Owned Manufacturers

November 19, 2019

Nico Thomas

Earlier this year, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, celebrated its 50th anniversary . The recognition

How to Respond to a Cyber Attack

November 14, 2019

Traci Spencer

This article originally appeared on IndustryWeek . Guest blog post by Traci Spencer, Grant Program Manager for TechSolve, Inc., the southwest regional partner

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How to Detect a Cyber Attack Against Your Company

November 7, 2019

Traci Spencer

If your manufacturing facility was targeted by a cyber criminal, would you be able to recognize the threat? Or, if an employee was doing something malicious

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The Importance of Productivity

November 1, 2019

Ken Voytek

Productivity matters. It matters a lot. Yet it often seems that folks talk about productivity, but don’t do anything about it. At least, it feels that way to me

How to Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks

October 22, 2019

Traci Spencer

In part one of the MEP National Network five-part series on “Cybersecurity for Manufacturers,” we covered how to spot infrastructure weaknesses that open the

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The Food Safety Modernization Act in a Nutshell

October 17, 2019

Dileep Thatte

According to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year 48 million people in the U.S. get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized

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How to Identify Your Company’s Cybersecurity Risks

October 10, 2019

Traci Spencer

According to a 2018 IBM-sponsored study by the Ponemon Institute , the global average for a data breach is $3.86 million. That breaks down to almost $150 per

What Is the NIST SP 800-171 and Who Needs to Follow It?

October 8, 2019

Traci Spencer

Manufacturers involved in supply chains tied to government contracts can anticipate those awards bringing in additional revenue at levels that might not be

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The 5 Most Common Cybersecurity Threats to Manufacturers

October 3, 2019

Elliot Forsyth

Manufacturers are increasingly under threat from cyberattacks. This is a real concern not just because of the typical business vulnerabilities (e.g., stolen

How to Make the Most of Your Manufacturing Day Event

September 27, 2019

Mark Schmit

I was five years old in December of 1974, and thanks to the magic of the holiday season I was also in joyful possession of an Evel Knievel Stunt Cycle (with

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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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