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Manufacturing Innovation Blog

Challenge Forecasting for Very Small Manufacturers

November 19, 2015

Nico Thomas

Recently there has been an increasing appetite for information and results around working with the smallest manufacturers. Not just the generally defined small

Workforce Tips for Manufacturers

November 12, 2015

Mary Ann Pacelli

This blog post is part one of a two part series. As a manufacturer, you don’t want workers – you want company ambassadors. Workers are individuals who show

So What Exactly is Smart Manufacturing?

November 6, 2015

Tab Wilkins

Recently I attended a technical conference that was actually invigorating—one on Smart Manufacturing. I learned in layman’s terms what Smart Manufacturing is

The Manufacturing Resurgence in Rochester

October 22, 2015

Steve Melito

This article originally appeared in the FuzeHub Blog. Guest blog post by Steve Melito, Owner, Thunderbolt Business Services. “Rochester, the future is here,”

Learning to Change

October 6, 2015

Ken Voytek

A few days ago I went back and re-read the book, Learning to Change, which I do every few years. It helps contribute to my sunny disposition and keeps me

Training the Next Generation for the Manufacturing Workforce

September 24, 2015

Marta Collier (Arkansas MEP)

Guest blog post by Marta Collier of Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions (AMS), an affiliate of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). The lazy days of

Five Benefits of Embracing Sustainability and Green Manufacturing

September 10, 2015

Brian Lagas

Embracing sustainable and green principles is not just a trend. Cultivating sustainable and green practices helps organizations become more efficient

Why National Manufacturing Day Matters: The Garden State’s Perspective

September 4, 2015

Lynore DeSantis

New Jersey isn’t just about great beaches, Bruce Springsteen and The Sopranos… the Garden State is home to some of the most innovative manufacturers in the

A Push for Making from NIST-MEP

August 25, 2015

Katy Stanton

This post originally appeared on the Urban Manufacturing Alliance Blog. Below is an interview with Mark Troppe and Heidi Sheppard of NIST-MEP. What is the

My Vision for MEP: Putting People First

August 20, 2015

Carroll Thomas

In April 2015, I had the honor of being named as the Director of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). Being a former small manufacturer and having

The Difference Between Ordinary and Extraordinary Manufacturers

August 5, 2015

Kari Reidy

Football legend Jimmy Johnson is credited with the phrase, “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is just that little extra.” If I were the CEO of a

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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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