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Manufacturing Innovation Blog

Words Should Matter to Leaders

May 1, 2018

Chancy Lyford

In an exchange with a colleague the other day, I shared a phrase my grandmother often used to say, “nothing’s so bad it can’t get worse.” Throughout my life, I

A Smoother Future with Help from CIRAS

April 26, 2018

Iowa Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS)

Simply Soothing is a small, woman-owned business in rural Columbus Junction, Iowa that produces natural products with emphasis on high quality at a reasonable

Five Surprising Factoids About Metal Additive Manufacturing

April 20, 2018

Tab Wilkins and Marlon Walker

Recently, we learned five things that surprised us about additive manufacturing for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs). These insights came from a

Business Growth Collaborative Program Accelerates Success

April 17, 2018

New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership

RP Abrasives, located in Rochester, New Hampshire, began in 1996 as a business serving manufacturers needing metal deburring and surface finishing. Looking for

Success Story: 3D Printing Project Yields Quick Results

April 13, 2018

Mississippi Manufacturers Association Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Based in Jackson, Mississippi, United Plastic Molders (UPM) is a full-service custom injection molding and tooling provider with complete design and machining

How One Company is Closing the Skills Gap Through a Competency-Based Apprenticeship Program

April 11, 2018

Michael Kelleher

This article originally appeared on Industry Week . Guest blog post by Michael Kelleher, Executive Director of the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Success Story: Improvement Effort Reduces Changeover Time

April 6, 2018

Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center)

Brighton NC Machine Corporation is an industry leader in machining, grinding, and assembly services in Brighton, Michigan. Established in 1965, Brighton NC was

Smart Manufacturing Through a Lean Transformation Process

April 3, 2018

Tab Wilkins

As a small and medium-sized manufacturer (SMM), can you reasonably begin to adopt smart technologies through a lean transformation approach as part of your

Success Story: Device for Patients with Dysphagia Gains FDA Approval

March 30, 2018

TMAC

Ampcare develops therapeutic neuromuscular electrical stimulation technologies, including the Ampcare ESP™ (Effective Swallowing Protocol), an innovative

Small Manufacturers Make a Big Difference

March 28, 2018

Zara Brunner

How do we reach the next generation, change their perceptions about manufacturing, and let them know about available career opportunities? Manufacturing Day

Success Story: Lean Transformation Helps Growing Company Keep Up With Demand

March 22, 2018

South Dakota Manufacturing and Technology Solutions

Dakota Bodies develops and builds truck bodies for the service and industrial markets. Based in Watertown, South Dakota, the company has about 250 employees

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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.

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