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Manufacturing Innovation Blog

Ready, Set, Jump

February 25, 2013

Stacey Wagner

Sometimes when I am in a conversation, I feel as if I must get a “running start” when I want to explain a complicated topic. What this means is, I want to

Manufacturing has a Home for Everyone

February 22, 2013

Roger Kilmer

“The way manufacturing is set-up, it welcomes so many people and can put so many people to work that, to me, it’s the place we want to invest and be strong in

"Making" Our Future

February 14, 2013

Megean Blum

As states work to improve their economic outlook, many are looking for opportunities to invigorate their manufacturing sectors. While there is no scripted, fail

A Glimpse of the Maker Movement

February 7, 2013

Clara Asmail

Imagine if you had had the chance to be in room in the mid-70’s attending presentations from the likes of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs? I believe that maybe 20

Got it Made

February 6, 2013

Mark Schmit

I have a white board in my office. Right now it is just that — a white board. Stark white. Pristine white. A 6’ x 4’ foot wall-mounted board of gleaming

Make it in America: A Video Interview with GPS Source

February 1, 2013

Dave Stieren

Manufacturing is such an important part of America...it has strong ties to our economy, history and even our culture. This is why we so strongly support

Management Matters to Manufacturers

January 30, 2013

Ken Voytek

The U.S. Census Bureau’s Center for Economic Studies released an initial report earlier this month that examines the effect of management practices on the

The 2012 Tax Bill has Some Benefits for U.S. Manufacturers

January 24, 2013

Doug Devereaux

The “fiscal cliff” tax bill passed by Congress on New Year’s Day (The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012) received tremendous attention for its effect on

What’s in Your (Corporate) Wallet?

January 18, 2013

Stacey Wagner

American employers spent $156.2B on training in 2011, states the 2012 State of the Industry Report by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

Can the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation revitalize U.S. Manufacturing?

January 16, 2013

Mandy Mallott

Innovation may be a hot buzzword right now, but it is also an established tool for making manufacturers more competitive. With US manufacturing still sluggish

Challenging Times

January 11, 2013

Ken Voytek

As part of the MEP client survey process, MEP clients are asked to identify the top 3 challenges their companies face over the next three years. We’ve been

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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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