MEP System Webcast: November 6th
Prior to the November Update Meeting in Nashville we will be hosting a system webcast on Thursday, November 6th at 2:00pm EST. The purpose of this webcast is to share important information with those that cannot attend the meeting, discuss any prep work in advance of the meeting and review final Nashville meeting logistics. If you are interested in joining us on November 6th please find log-in information below.
Webcast Details: Webcast Link | Call-in toll-free number: 1-866-218-2764 | Conference Code: 166 932 9007
If you have any questions, please contact Kari Reidy at kari.reidy@nist.gov or 301-975-4919.
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MEP Update Meeting: Room Block and Agenda
The MEP System Update Meeting is being held next month in Nashville, TN November 18-19th. Please make sure to register and book hotels as soon as possible! The agenda for the meeting is now up on our event site. We have heard that the hotel room block is almost full and we are trying to add additional rooms. In the event we are unable to add anymore rooms you can either (1) try booking at the Nashville Airport Marriott outside of our room block, but please note the rate will be significantly higher or (2) try other nearby hotels. You can find a list of alternate hotels on our website in the hotel information tab.
If you have any questions, please contact Kari Reidy at kari.reidy@nist.gov or 301-975-4919.
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Update: Opportunity To Apply for Membership on the Department of Commerce Manufacturing Council
The deadline for nominations has been extended to November 14th.
The Department of Commerce is currently seeking applications for appointment of up to 30 members of the Manufacturing Council for a two-year term to begin in December 2014. The purpose of the Council is to advise the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the U.S. manufacturing sector and to provide regular communication between Government and the manufacturing sector.
Please submit applications via email mc@trade.gov. Fore more information, visit the Manufacturing Council website.
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MEP in the News
- CONNSTEP Client Recognized by Mayor and State Representatives in a Made in CT Featured Ceremony. Read More
- Monroe Cable Gains ISO 9001:2008 Certification in Record Time Utilizing HVTDC Services. Read More
- Chicago Metro Metal Consortium and IMEC announce Manufacturing Matchmaking events to connect manufacturing suppliers and end users in the Chicago region. Read More
- Buckley Brinkman, executive director of the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership was highlighted in an article by the Wisconsin Business titled "Job growth coming in areas that don’t require four-year degree." Read More
- Georgia Tech’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) working hard to bring manufacturing back to the U.S. Read More
Send us your News Clips! Email us at mepeblast@nist.gov
NEW!! October 28, 2014 from 9:00 PDT- 10:00AM PDT
Webinar: Biomedical Accelerator Mass Spectrometry, Measurement at incredibly small concentrations
This webinar will illustrate one of the many technologies that is available from the Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL) for commercialization. Manufacturing companies and MEP centers may benefit from knowing that this technology exists and can gain a better understanding the federal labs.
Join us to hear about LLNL's unique facilities and capabilities in BioAMS. Biological AMS is a technique in which carbon-14 is used as a tag to study with extreme precision and sensitivity complex biological processes, such as cancer, molecular damage, drug and toxin behavior, nutrition and other areas. To register, click here.
October 28-30, 2014
GaMEP Lean and Safe: Safety-Integrated Process Improvement Course
This 3-day course provides an opportunity for participants to explore an integrated approach for improving both production processes and safety outcomes collaboratively. Participants with either process improvement or safety and health backgrounds will benefit from this integrated, simulation-based learning experience.
For more information, click here.
November 5, 2014
Reshoring and the Total Cost of Ownership System
Learn why reshoring and the creation of regional supply chains are on the rise. See how businesses can make better sourcing decisions with a Total Cost of Ownership (or TCO) analysis. Hosted by NEPIRC, these sessions will also provide you with information about the supplier scouting assistance available when you reshore and about the new Reshore2PA website, a platform for connecting manufacturers that want to reshore with capable Pennsylvania suppliers. Click on the links below for more information about the sessions.
Wilkes-Barre, PA: November 5
Allentown, hosted by MRC: November 5
Towanda, PA: November 18
Pottsville, PA: December 5
Williamsport, PA: December 12
For more information,contact Colleen Reardon at colleen@nepirc.com.
NEW!! November 12, 2014
Collaborative Robots in Manufacturing Innovation Web Conference
See how robots work in both food and non-food specific manufacturing environments, actively engage with industry experts and robotics suppliers, and learn about robotic tax incentives.
Areas of focus will include:
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Application ares – The latest advances and technology applications
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Business cases – Fast ROI, increased efficiencies, improved quality, lower operating costs
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Differentiation – High efficiency, low maintenance, long useful life, low total cost of ownership
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A full range of technologies – From new, emerging ideas to vetted and efficient existing systems
Web Conference details: 10:00AM to 12:00PM EST. Click here to register.
For more questions,contact Laura Cox at laura.cox@etaccelerator.com.
NEW!! November 19, 2014
Food Manufacturing Industry Roundtable
The Hudson Valley Technology Development Center and the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute invite Hudson Valley food and beverage producers to participate in a roundtable on business growth through sustainability. Learn about programs supporting the food business, hear from top New York State food processors, network with your peers, and discuss industry opportunities. Topics of discussion will include: growth, waste reduction, business expansion, and much more. If you are a food processor, farmer, baker, distiller, or brewer, you are the perfect fit for this roundtable event that includes a complimentary breakfast featuring Crown Maple’s pure maple syrup. Click here to register.
For more information,contact Phyllis Levine at phyllis.levine@hvtdc.org.com.
November 20-21, 2014
Galliard Group Family Business Advisor Certification Training – Nashville, TN
Are you prepared to respond to the urgent need to work with the dramatic number of companies that will change ownership in the next 5-10 years? Family Business Advisors bring focus and helps owners realize successful transitions, business growth and innovation. This program can expand your market and easily move you to C-Level conversations about long-term growth.
The Family Business Advisor Certification Program will be offered in Nashville, directly following the MEP Update Meeting. The program will be delivered by Lisë Stewart of the Galliard Family Business Advisor Institute on November 20 and 21. Certification cost for the two-day training is $1,695. Questions or for further information contact lstewart@galliardgroup.com or go to the Galliard Group website to learn more and register.
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"Make it in America" Manufacturer of the Week!
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“The Lean Manufacturing and Growth Management System consults with Scott Broughton and his team at Advantage Kentucky Alliance (AKA) has been of invaluable assistance to our company in terms of our transition from tribal knowledge to institutionalized knowledge and enhancing our ability to sustain the growth of our company for many, many years to come.”
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Setting standards since 1902. Hercules, a client of Advantage Kentucky Alliance, is America’s oldest family owned & operated truck body manufacturer. Since the innovation of our first mechanically refrigerated insulated truck body in 1930 we’ve seen it as our mission to understand each customer’s business & provide solutions to address the issues & challenges they face, offering value added options which minimize operating expense & promote equipment longevity over the long haul.
Visit the NIST MEP public site to learn more about this company and how the center is helping them grow.
For more information about NIST MEP's "Make it in America" Manufacturer of the Week, please contact Cindy Orellana (cindy.orellana@nist.gov | 301-975-4269).
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