NIST MEP E-Blast: December 4, 2015

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sent this bulletin at 12/04/2015 10:16 AM EST

The very latest news and opportunities from the NIST MEP - Making an impact on U.S. Manufacturing
MEP E-Blast
 

December 4, 2015 - View this as a web page - View eblast from November 25, 2015

In This Issue:
 

Perception study from Deloitte for MFG Day

Manufacturing Day 2015 has far exceeded expectations of scale and impact, reaching more than 400,000 participants and improving the public’s perception of manufacturing.

 

Teachers, students, parents/influencers, and employers shared their perspective on MFG DAY using the new Deloitte perception survey developed in collaboration with The Manufacturing Institute. The survey was distributed to more than 2,500 manufacturing hosts across the United States to gather national data from teachers, students and parents on how MFG DAY events truly make a difference in local communities. The survey found after attending Manufacturing Day events, eighty one percent of student respondents are more convinced manufacturing provides careers that are both interesting and rewarding and seventy-one percent are more likely to tell friends, family, parents or colleagues about manufacturing. 

 

MFG Day Deloitte Infographic

An infographic summarizing the results of the 2015 survey can be found here. To see the interactive dashboard that provides the ability to analyze results in more detail, follow this link. To read the Press release click here.

Upcoming NIST MEP Webinars and Events

Webinar, December 10th at 2:00 PM EST: Framing TDMI and Tech Scouting Projects for Impact

Don't miss the next MEP Perspectives: Tech Scouting and TDMI Community of Practice where Peter Athanas and Doug Waterman from the California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) will be discussing how to work with clients to ensure that both they and MEP Centers derive the most impact from TDMI and Tech Scouting projects. Please come with your own questions, experiences, and ideas to enhance the discussion.

 

Webinar Link | Audio: 1-866-244-8525 | Participant Code: 646772.

 

The recordings of the past four MEP Perspective Webinars are also available for viewing on MEP Connect.

Lastly save the date for the Technology Scouting and TDMI workshop on February 16-19 in Bloomington, IL. For questions about the registration or the workshop, please contact Amanda Hawley (309-677-3933) or Caroline Ashley (919-541-6822).

Webinar, December 15th at 3:00 PM EST: MEP Process and Financial Reporting Updates

The MEP Progress Reporting structure and submission timeline for base awards will be changing with reports due in January 2016. Changes include a new format that aligns with the NIST MEP strategy, reporting semi-annually for Progress and Financial Reporting (versus quarterly) and additional financial reporting details.

 

Two webcasts are being conducted to explain the changes. The first is scheduled for Dec 15th and will cover the Progress Narrative. The second is scheduled for Jan 6th and will cover Financial Reporting and ASAP. These webcasts are intended to provide training and education on how to complete the new reporting in January. Each will be recorded for later listening.

 

No registration required. Webinar Link | Audio: 1-866-218-2764 | Conference Code: 936 109 8215. Contact Tab Wilkins with questions.

Data as a Service Webinar Update

The Manufacturing Policy and Research team of MEP would like to thank everyone who attended the Data As A Service webinar on December 2nd. There was a great turnout for both webinars (over 150 registered), and we hope that you were able to understand the many data resources MEP has to offer. The slides and recording have been posted in the communities section of MEIS. Moving forward, as we continue to focus on improving the access to our resources, we would like to hear your feedback. If there are any questions or comments feel free to e-mail Nico Thomas.

MEP In the News

CMTC MFG Day 2015 Video.

On MFG Day, CMTC visited three different types of manufacturers from machinery to a makers space. The video highlights the perceptions of a young student thinking about their future and career options. CMTC will use the video next year as an outreach tool to local area high schools to motivate teachers to conduct field trips such as the ones highlighted in the video.

CMTC Video

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U.S. Congressman Glenn Thompson Shares Recipe for Manufacturing Growth.

U.S. Congressman Glenn ThompsonU.S. Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson provided insight on manufacturing at an industry luncheon in St Marys PA yesterday, November 24. The luncheon was hosted by Northwest Industrial Resource Center and St Marys Area Chamber of Commerce. Thompson shared his recipe for growing manufacturing which focuses on 4 ingredients...

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WMEP manufacturing partnership leader to head statewide group.

Buckley Brinkman, currently the executive director and CEO of the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership, will become head of a new statewide Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing & Productivity Inc., which represents the merger of WMEP and the University of Wisconsin-Stout Manufacturing Outreach Center. READ MORE>>

Norfolk Announces first ExporTech graduates.

Five companies in Hampton Roads became the first gradates of Norfolk’s ExportTech program on Tuesday, December 1st. Norfolk is the first city in Virginia to offer the 10-week program, where executives from companies develop an export plan into a specific marketplace. READ MORE>>

New Center Director for South Carolina MEP

Chuck Spangler is the new president of the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP), a nonprofit organization that provides services such as consulting, courses, seminars and training for manufacturing facilities throughout the Palmetto State. READ MORE>>

MEP Events

**Two new items added below **

 

December 7: Certified Energy Manager Training (Event Link)

December 11, 2015: FuzeHub Evolution of Fashion Manufacturing in Hudson Valley (Event Link)

This event will bring together local apparel designers and manufacturers to increase industry connections, provide business to business networking and connection opportunities, and educate attendees on current and future trends in the industry.

NEW!!! December 16, 2015 at 11 AM EST: Export.gov- How to capitalize on pre-show marketing to reach your customers in Germany and beyond. (Webinar Link)

Join this complimentary webinar to discover the benefits of exhibiting at Hannover Messe, the world's leading industrial equipment trade show. Learn how to use pre-show marketing to gain market share in Germany and other key Hannover Messe markets.

NEW!!! December 16, 2015 at 1PM EST: U.S. Census Bureau - Investigating Economic Indicators webinar series: Manufacturing, Products, and Goods Across Indicators. (Webinar Link)

Do you want to learn more about the relationship between Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories, and Orders (M3), International Trade, and Quarterly Financial Report statistics? Are you interested in how manufacturing indicators relate to other federal data? In this webinar, the U.S. Census Bureau will explore the relationships between the different manufacturing-related Economic Indicators.

December 15-17, 2015: Supply Chain Optimization Train the Trainer

The MEP SCO initiative is delivering hands-on learning sessions for MEP center staff at locations across the U.S.

Track Two - Open to Participants of Track One

Dec 15-17: Kansas City

Jan 12-14, 2016: Los Angeles, CA

Feb 9-10-11, 2016: Austin, TX

Contact: Amy Fitzgerald for more information.

January 25-28, 2016: Applied Lean Leadership Conference (Event Link)

Tupelo, MS

In collaboration with Alabama Technology Network, Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions,Innovate MEP Mississippi, the University of Tennessee CIS and other partners, this conference will feature internationally recognized and proven lean leaders who have what it takes to create and sustain a lean culture.

March 17, 2016: Ohio Food Industry Summit (Event Link)
The Ohio Food Industry Summit will be held where food manufacturers and auxiliary service providers can convene to discover new techniques, learn of industry trends, and identify valuable resources that will strengthen the already sizable industry of more than 1,000 food manufacturers in Ohio.
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