NIST MEP Publications

The unique relationship and work of the MEP National Network™ with smaller manufacturers has had enormous impacts. Through our partnerships with SMMs, we have created jobs, saved businesses, secured financial stability, bolstered communities, been a supply chain lifeline to large manufacturers, and sustained a way of life in America.

This white paper describes the ways the MEP National Network works to strengthen and empower U.S. manufacturers, and what you can do to help your company and the manufacturing industry thrive in the global economy.

 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 Network^TM 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 Network^TM 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. 

A state-by-state listing of selected projects and initiatives made possible by CARES Act funding.

NIST MEP expedited the internal review and award process to disburse the emergency CARES Act funding. The National Network was activated quickly to make the best possible use of the appropriated funds.

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 Network^TM 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.

For over thirty years, the MEP program has focused on bridging the manufacturing productivity gap, identifying opportunities for growth and encouraging technology deployment. The 51 MEP Centers are an integral part of the MEP National Network, providing manufacturing clients with a wide array of fundamental services in manufacturing, business and process improvements.

For over thirty years, the MEP program has focused on bridging the manufacturing productivity gap, identifying opportunities for growth and encouraging technology deployment.

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 Network^TM 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 NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board collaborates to prepare annual reports about U.S. manufacturing and the impacts manufacturing has on overall U.S. economy. Click on the links below to read annual reports. 

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 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.

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 Network^TM 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 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.

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 Network^TM 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 Network^TM 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.

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 Network^TM 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.

This report provides information on project updates for these ten awards through the third quarter of Year One.

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.

The MEP Collaboration Document defines the range of tools and services that help manufacturers identify opportunities, strengthen their growth and competitiveness, and commercialize technologies.

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 Network^TM 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 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.

This report provides information on project updates for these ten awards through the third quarter of Year One.

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 Network^TM provides access to a range of resources meeting the critical and often unique needs of America's manufacturers. This document shows the MEP Program's economic impact.

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.

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 Network^TM provides access to a range of resources meeting the critical and often unique needs of America's manufacturers. This document shows the MEP Program's economic impact.

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.