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Manufacturer's Edge

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Manufacturer’s Edge is a statewide manufacturing assistance center, partially funded by the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). Manufacturer’s Edge encourages the strength and competitiveness of Colorado manufacturers through onsite technical assistance through coaching, training, and consulting, collaboration-focused industry programs, and leveraging government, university and economic development partnerships. 

Through onsite support and technical assistance, Manufacturer’s Edge works to boost the competitiveness of Colorado manufacturers. The Manufacturer’s Edge’s experienced engineers and business professionals have skills in manufacturing, management, process improvements and technology acceleration and work closely with manufacturers to provide company assessments and customized solutions including hands-on facilitation and implementation. Manufacturer’s Edge is committed to maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and providing results that improve a company’s bottom line.

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Success Stories

Chalking Up Success: Friction Labs’ Lean Manufacturing Evolution

Reported Year
2024
In the early days, Friction Labs relied on co-packers for manufacturing, allowing Kevin and Keah to focus on sales and marketing, areas where they had extensive experience. They soon realized, however, that taking control of the manufacturing process could lead to cost savings and higher product quality.

A Century of Excellence: Best Signs and the Power of Lean

Reported Year
2024
About a decade ago, Best Signs engaged with the Manufacturer's Edge (ME) team, part of the MEP National Network™, and utilized state funding through the Skills Advance Grant to implement lean practices at their Montrose facility. Recently, they sought to replicate that significant success at their Lakewood campus and contacted ME for help once

Forging New Paths: Vforge’s Digital Transformation

Reported Year
2024
Vforge sought to grow by entering new markets, particularly the automotive sector. While the company had previously worked with Manufacturer’s Edge, part of the MEP National Network™, for workforce training, it wasn’t until a conversation with Regional Director Eric Seedman that they realized the full range of services available to support their
Created March 18, 2019, Updated October 30, 2024