The MEP National Network equips U.S. manufacturers with the tools and resources necessary to be competitive in today’s rapidly changing marketplace. With MEP Centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, U.S. manufacturers have easy access to comprehensive, proven solutions. In fiscal year (FY) 2023, the Network interacted with more than 36,000 manufacturers.
NIST MEP leverages over $100 million dollars of federal investment into a nearly $300 million dollar Program by teaming with industry as well as state and local organizations. The MEP National NetworkTM provides access to a range of resources meeting the critical and often unique needs of America's manufacturers. This overview shows the MEP Program's economic impact.
The MEP National NetworkTM focuses its expertise and knowledge as well as that of its partners (industry, educational institutions, state governments, NIST and other federal research laboratories and agencies) on providing U.S. manufacturers with information and tools they need to improve productivity, assure consistent quality, accelerate the transfer of manufacturing technology and infuse innovation into production processes and new products.
The NIST MEP Annual Report is designed to present the most notable achievements, development, and facts of the past year. It is meant to be a reference book for all those who are interested in American manufacturing and the MEP Program.