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Manufacturing Innovation Blog

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Acting Fast to Slow Machinist Turnover

November 5, 2018

Linda Wechsler

Although the company had been steadily growing and adding employees, it continued to experience high turnover, especially among entry-level employees. A.R.E

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Workforce Training Improves Quality, Boosts Sales

October 24, 2018

Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP)

Through a Workforce Training Grant provided by the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP), part of the MEP National Network TM, Blount

5 Questions to Ask Your Cybersecurity Professional

October 18, 2018

Kathleen Martin

Almost weekly we hear about another company or organization that has fallen victim to a cyber-attack. We know cybercriminals are more persistent and we need to

Military Tent Manufacturer Gains Long-Term Sustainability

October 16, 2018

Advantage Kentucky Alliance (AKA)

Based in Stearns, Kentucky, with 250 employees, Outdoor Venture Corporation (OVC) develops, designs, and manufactures commercial tent systems, military tent

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Cybersecurity Starts with Your Employees

October 4, 2018

Pat Toth

We’re all familiar with Smokey the Bear and the “ Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” slogan. In 2015, Smokey got an update and the new “Receive a Bear Hug” ads ran

Preparing for Manufacturing Day 2018

October 1, 2018

Mark Schmit

Another productive (I do believe that manufacturing productivity is on the rise) year has flown by and it is once again time for Manufacturing Day. This year

Marine Welding Training Program Grows Skilled Workforce

September 25, 2018

Impact Washington

Armstrong Marine manufactures custom-designed aluminum boats. Based in Port Angeles, Washington, the company has around 50 employees. Located in the north

Puerto Rico Company Leads the Way in Quality

September 18, 2018

Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension (PRiMEX)

Opti Manufacturing Corporation is a family-owned company based in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. Opti’s feature product is a unique cable tensiometer, and it also

Two Engineers Using CAD Programming Software On Laptop

It's Cool to Be a Manufacturing Engineering Major Again

September 6, 2018

Mary Ann Pacelli

The number of individuals earning degrees in engineering has increased steadily over the past decade, and those numbers will only continue to grow. In

We Have Liftoff

August 29, 2018

Michael Lobsinger

This article originally appeared on Industry Week. Guest blog post by Michael Lobsinger, the Director of Business Growth Solutions and Manufacturing Extension

MEP at 30 — Looking Back at the Four Eras of Manufacturing

August 23, 2018

Dave Cranmer

Time is a brisk wind, for each hour it brings something new...but who can understand and measure its sharp breath, its mystery and its design? —Paracelsus Today

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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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