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Manufacturing Innovation Blog

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Smaller Manufacturers Get Lean with Artificial Intelligence

March 6, 2019

Doug Devereaux

Artificial intelligence is widely acknowledged as a crucial aspect of what is broadly referred to as Industry 4.0. While no one knows yet how artificial

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Competitiveness Review Takes Business to Next Level

March 1, 2019

Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL)

Machine Tech uses the most technologically advanced equipment in the machine shop industry to manufacture a wide range of products, from simple to highly

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Working and Growing with Collaborative Robots

February 22, 2019

Marlon Walker

Robots have been a part of industry longer than you might think. The patent for the first industrial robot , Unimate, was granted in 1961. While robots were

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Generation YouTube Gets Some Love (of Manufacturing)

February 12, 2019

Jack E. Pfunder

The manufacturing industry has drastically changed in recent years, yet the public’s perception has not. Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC), part of the

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5 Manufacturing Technology Trends to Watch in 2019

February 7, 2019

Doug Devereaux

Steady industry growth was a trend for manufacturers in 2018. According to a recent Forbes report, U.S. manufacturing has rebounded since the Great Recession

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Manufacturing Brightens Your Holidays in So Many Ways

December 21, 2018

Ben Vickery

It’s true that there is “no place like home for the holidays,” but during these months of sweater weather, family gatherings, seasonal celebrations, and

Understanding Manufacturer’s Challenges Entering the New Year

December 19, 2018

Nico Thomas

Over the last few months, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program has been commemorating our 30 th anniversary. The Program has enjoyed taking a

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30 Years of Advancing U.S. Manufacturing: An MEP National Network Infographic

December 10, 2018

Nico Thomas

As you may have heard, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program is commemorating its 30th anniversary this year . It’s got me thinking about that

Thinking About Manufacturing and Its Future

November 27, 2018

Mark Schmit and Ken Voytek

Manufacturers throughout the United States are facing a new set of challenges and exciting growth opportunities. Given the manufacturing industry’s important

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What Happens in Georgia...

November 19, 2018

Ken Voytek

…Should not stay in Georgia. Every two years, the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP) program and Kennesaw State

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What Manufacturers Need to Know About Cybersecurity Right Now — An Interview with Pat Toth

November 9, 2018

Samm Webb

The number of cyber attacks continues to rise, and cyber criminals are getting more determined. Companies are left trying to navigate confusing technical

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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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