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Manufacturing Innovation Blog

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Illuminating Possibilities to Achieve ISO Certification

November 7, 2023

Enova Illumination, a client of Enterprise Minnesota (Minnesota MEP), is a leading provider of LED surgical headlights, magnification systems, and other

Infographic – Integrating Cybersecurity With Industry 4.0: What It Means for Manufacturing

October 26, 2023

Katie Rapp

Did you know that manufacturing is now the most targeted industry for cyber attacks? The average cost of a data breach for a small business is $105,000. Can

Quality inspector measuring products made by CNC machine operator

10 Ways TWI Supports Employee Engagement and Retention

October 18, 2023

Phil Chadderdon

Workforce challenges these days are never-ending, not just for manufacturers but across the business spectrum. You have to be on top of your game to be

One senior man explaining students 3d printing

Find Unique Workforce Solutions for Your Firm: A New Interactive Map Showcases MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

October 12, 2023

Katie Rapp

How can small firms without in-house expertise help their staff learn new skills? It’s not easy when resources are tight and staff are pulled in a million

Teaching youth about robotics in manufacturing

Building the Future Workforce on Manufacturing Day, Oct. 6

October 6, 2023

Jennifer Rosa

Young adults have many choices when it comes to their future careers. Some have a clear career path in mind, whether it’s pursuing a college degree, enlisting

Cost Containment Review Will Save Money, Provide Supply Chain Resiliency

September 19, 2023

Michael Womack

Like many manufacturers, you may feel you are paying fair prices to your suppliers. Maybe you have a strong procurement team, great relationships with your

Video: Heroes of American Manufacturing – ZAGO Manufacturing

September 13, 2023

Katie Rapp

ZAGO Manufacturing is an award-winning, woman-owned business that began in 1993 at the New Jersey Institute of Technology Enterprise Development Center small

Want to Replicate the German Apprenticeship Model? Look No Farther Than Cleveland for Inspiration

August 24, 2023

Matt Fieldman

When I first started at MAGNET (part of the Ohio MEP) in 2015, I walked into my new office, and there was a whitepaper sitting on my desk. In it, our former

Manufacturing Day: Changing People’s Perceptions

August 15, 2023

Manufacturing Day, or MFG Day, has grown to mean many things since it was officially proclaimed in 2012. Some celebrate on the first Friday in October with an

Adrianne Kroll: Be Open to Opportunities That Take You in New Directions

August 9, 2023

This blog is part of a series to celebrate and share the stories of Black American manufacturing leaders. Adrianne Kroll says she kind of stumbled into

Fireworks – The MEP National Workforce Conference

“The Creativity was Just Bursting!” – Recapping FireWorks 2023

July 31, 2023

Matt Fieldman

When America Works started and I was charged with creating the MEP National Network’s first-ever workforce conference, I set for myself one simple goal: create

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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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