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MEP Advisory Board on Technology Acceleration (ABCTA)
Over the last six months, the ABCTA and NIST MEP staff along with a Center Leadership team conducted research and analysis to inform ways to increase MEP Centers’ engagement with technology acceleration services for clients. At the Advisory Board meeting and the System Update meetings in Phoenix on May 19-20, Board members reported out on that research with a background report, and implementation plan which was presented and approved by the full Board. Both documents are posted on the MEP website, click here to view them. We will host a webinar for MEP Centers to discuss the Implementation Plan, focusing on the recommendations adopted and next steps. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, June 10 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM EDT, and it will be recorded and posted on MEIS.
Webinar details will be sent out shortly. If you have questions, please contact Clara Asmail (Clara.Asmail@nist.gov) or Ben Vickery (Ben.Vickery@nist.gov) for more information.
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Manufacturing Day Infographic
The infographic "What Manufacturing Really Looks Like" has been recently updated with the latest data. This infographic focuses on the importance of manufacturing and the need to have fundamental events like MFG day. Click on the image below to download the infographic and please share away!
To register, please click here. For more information, contact Zara Brunner at zara.brunner@nist.gov or Mark Schmit mark.schmit@nist.gov
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MEP Annual Report
The 2014 Annual Report is almost ready to launch. The report will present MEP's most notable achievements, development, and facts of the past year. We wanted to give you a sneak peak and ask for your feedback, specifically the National Network portion at the end of the report. Please make sure your Center's information is accurate. If you have any questions, or would like to update your Center's information contact Cindy Orellana at cindy.orellana@nist.gov.
The report has been uploaded to MEP Connect. Click here to view the report.
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MEP Success Story
FuzeHub Farm to Fork Forum Yields Results for NYS Food Manufacturers and Growers
In October of 2014, FuzeHub in collaboration with High Tech Rochester (Finger Lakes Region NYMEP Center) held a Farm to Fork Solutions for food and beverage manufacturers. Solutions Forums are half-day events held across the NYS - free to manufacturing companies. The forums have a proven track record of providing in-person meeting opportunities with a select group of business and technical experts to analyze, problem solve and identify solutions to meet specific company needs.
The Forum attracted aspiring food entrepreneurs, small-business wanting to launch a food product, food manufacturers who want to grow their businesses, and growers/producers. Leveraging FuzeHub’s extensive expertise and resource network, four companies have been highlighted as success stories from the forum. These companies were connected to NYS resources and reported several growth outcomes as a result of the forum. FuzeHub’s on-line portal and tracking system was able to monitor, analyze and report the following successful connections that resulted in funding of equipment, supply chain and business growth impacts:
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MEP in the News
- Q&A talks with Bonnie Del Conte, president of CONNSTEP, a Rocky Hill-based manufacturing consultant that recently secured federal funding to expand its lean training programs to more Connecticut companies.. Read More
- Jack Healy, the President & CEO of MassMEP discusses how the cost of energy could threaten manufacturing in Massachusetts. Read More
- MassMEP send 11 grads from their eight-week computer-controlled manufacturing program into the work force. Read More
- Tom Bugnitz, CEO of Manufacturer's Edge, recently led a panel on Leaning Your Supply Chain at the Colorado's World Trade Day in partnership with the Colorado World Trade Center. The panelist included international banking experts and Colorado business leaders. Read More
- Enterprise Minnesota Makes Stop In Mankato For State Of Manufacturing Tour. Read More
- Q&A with Susan Helper, Department of Commerce Chief Economist. Susan describes how MEP helps smaller manufacturing firms. Read More
Send us your news, events and activities! Email us at mepeblast@nist.gov
May 27 and 28, 2015
Toyota Kata Workshop
Impact Washington will be hosting a two-day Toyota Kata workshop. With Toyota Kata, Mike Rother, the Shingo Prize winning author of Learning to See has advanced the practice of lean, providing a systematic, scientific routine that can be applied to any goal. It has inspired a community of practitioners who are building a sustainable lean culture. Learn More
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NEW!!! June 2, 2015
DVIRC Upcoming Events
Investing in Growth
June 2, 2015
Marriott Courtyard Philadelphia
Learn More
Employee Engagement
June 2, 2015
DVIRC, Philadelphia
Learn More
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NEW!!! May 28, 2015
Recap of RAPID 2015, The Authority on 3D: Printing, Scanning and Additive Manufacturing
Tune in on Thursday, May 28 at noon ET to hear from Dave Pierson of MAGNET about the latest in Additive Manufacturing materials, equipment, processing, and scanning technologies. RAPID is the biggest US conference that brings together all participants in the AM value chain with lots of deep technical sessions and a terrific exhibitor floor. Dave Pierson, Senior Design Engineer at MAGNET will canvas the conference for the newest advances. He won’t settle for what the equipment or materials manufacturers state, rather, he’ll have designs in his pocket and ask for prints right then and there at the conference to see for himself. Dave has many years of experience in rapid prototyping, knows what questions to ask and will provide us with the highlights overview of RAPID.
Details: 12 Noon EDT | Webinar Link | Conference Number: 1-866-218-2764
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NEW!!! June 5, 2015
Skills on Purpose—Creating the Next Generation of Manufacturers
The Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) is hosting a series of “Skills on Purpose—Creating the Next Generation of Manufacturers,” panel discussions between national, state, and local leaders from government, businesses, colleges, and schools. In these live, interactive webinars, panel members will explore strategies for building partnerships toward a workforce-driven transformation of the manufacturing sector.
In the first webinar, “Employer-Centered Talent Development for Small- and Medium-Sized Firms,” representatives from small- to mid-sized companies will share their workforce development strategies to efficiently and effectively engage with training and education stakeholders and institutions. Such partnerships are critical in ensuring the quality and preparedness of incoming talent, and have become an essential part of growth strategies for many manufacturing firms.
When: June 5th, 2015: 1:00 - 2:00pm ET
To register for this discussion, click here.
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NEW!!! June 10, 2015
Technology Acceleration Showcase System - Now Open to All MEP Centers – Informational Web Discussion
Chris Scherer and his OMEP team are now making their successful M-TAC project available to all MEP Centers. On June 10, a 30-minute web conference explains how any MEP Center can offer the Innovation Showcase System, which facilitates technology acceleration for small to medium sized manufacturers, drives new business to MEP consultants, and reports success metrics automatically. Implementation of the Innovation Showcase can be accomplished without disrupting existing MEP service offerings and leverages current center consulting skill sets.
Learn how to take advantage of this new program in our informational web conference at 1:00 PM Eastern/10:00 AM Pacific, Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Open to all MEP personnel. No charge to attend. Please register here to reserve your place.
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June 12-13, 2014
National Maker Faire
On June 12th-13th, 2015, makers from across the United States will convene in Washington, DC—to celebrate Making at the inaugural National Maker Faire. A collaboration between NationOfMakers.org*, the DC Government, the University of the District of Columbia, and Maker Media, the National Maker Faire is bringing inventors, tinkerers, and makers of all ages to our Nation’s capital. Occurring at the beginning of the “Week of Making” on June 12-13, 2015, the celebration gives curious, inventive people a place to share what they love to make.
Please feel free to register any of your MEP clients to attend or, even better, to exhibit! View event website.
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June 16-18, 2015
Tech Scouting and TDMI Workshop in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
The course provides MEP representatives with the instruction and tools needed to perform Technology Scouting and TDMI services for MEP clients. This training is part of a larger collaboration between NIST MEP and RTI International to bring RTI practitioners’ new market research and scouting skills to MEP field agents.
Led by practitioners and mentors of Tech Scouting and TDMI services, participants will work in both large and small groups to learn the full process and methodology for both services. The course approach is interactive and involves participatory activities to practice the core skills involved in promoting and performing both services including: expert interviewing, technology and market based research, intelligence and project organization and needs based analysis. The training includes demonstrations and exercises based on real-world examples of MEP projects in Tech Scouting and TDMI.
For questions, please contact Dave Cranmer (301-975-5753) or Caroline Ashley (919-541-6822).
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June 24, 2015
Buy America Transit Supply Chain Forum
Salt Lake City, Utah
NIST MEP, Utah MEP, and the Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration will be hosting an upcoming Buy America Transit Supply Chain Forum in Salt Lake City, on June 24, 2015.
The objective of the Transit Supply Chain Connectivity Forum is to bring large transit OEMs and smaller, qualified and interested U.S. manufacturers together in an effort to facilitate the use of a higher percentage of domestic suppliers in transit products and systems. The Forum will offer a venue for smaller manufacturers to learn what products are needed and find out more about investments they need to consider when entering the transit industry.
As part of the Forum, time will be allocated for ten-minute introductory, private meetings between participating OEMs and prospective suppliers. Participating suppliers can include both current transit industry suppliers, and potential new suppliers. These are not intended to be deal negotiation meetings – these are private introductory meetings to discuss the basics of participating in OEM supply chains.
This event will be held in conjunction with the American Transportation Association’s Rail Conference at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT.
Registration is $25. Please click here to register.
For more information about Buy America Transit Supply Chain, please visit the Next Generation Transportation Supply Chain page or contact Samm Bowman (samm@nist.gov| 301-975-5978).
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June 26, 2015
Manufacturing Appreciation Night at the Phillies
DVIRC and the Philadelphia Phillies would like to honor our region’s manufacturers. Please join us at Citizens Bank Park on June 26th as the Phillies take on the Washington Nationals. Learn More
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NEW!!! July - August 2015
Save the Date - Supply Chain Optimization Train-the-Trainer Sessions
The MEP Supply Chain Optimization program will be conducting Train-the-Trainer sessions to develop MEP Center staff for supply chain service delivery in your state. The "Track One: Tools" sessions will include the SCO Leadership Overview, Total Cost of Ownership, and Risk Management.
The sessions will be held from approximately 8:00AM - 5:00PM each day at the following locations:
- July 14-16: Courtyard Chicago O'Hare
2950 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- July 28-30: SCMEP Offices
37 Villa Road, Suite 500, Greenville, SC 29615
- August 25-27: Kansas City Airport Marriott
775 Brasilia Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64153
If you're interested in attending one of the sessions, please contact Amy Fitzgerald at afitzgerald@mepsupplychain.org or call 309-677-2977.
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