NIST MEP E-Blast: August 1, 2016

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

August 1, 2016 - View this as a web page - View eblast from July 25, 2015

In This Issue:
 

Robots in Manufacturing Environments Manufacturing Innovation Institute (RIME-MII)

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, on behalf of the Office of Secretary of Defense, seeks proposals from U.S. non-profit organizations interested in entering into a Technology Investment Agreement for the purpose of establishing a state-of-the-art, end-to-end, sustainable Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) in support of Robots in Manufacturing Environments. For details, click here.

 
There will be two Proposers’ Days on August 10th and 12th to familiarize interested proposers with the concept and vision for the Robots in Manufacturing Environments Manufacturing Innovation Institute and the associated technology needs. Further details on this event can be found on www.manufacturing.gov.

 

Contact Clara Asmail for questions. To join the LinkedIn group, click here.

Partnerships for Innovation: Accelerating Innovation Research- Technology Transfer (PFI:AIR-TT)

MEP Centers can partner with local universities to help commercialize their research.  The National Science Foundation is soliciting the PFI:AIR-TT program that supports research to overcome technology barriers or knowledge gaps in the transformation of fundamental science and engineering discoveries into market-valued solutions.  Researchers are expected to develop a proof of concept, prototype, or scale-up of the prototype that addresses real-world constraints and provides a competitive value in a potential application space. AIR-TT awards provide $200k for 18 months. For more information click here. 

MilTech Department of Defense Partnership

MilTech, a Department of Defense Partnership Intermediary located at Montana State University, is searching for organizations who have intrathoracic pressure regulation therapy (IPRT) technology, that work like the Zoll IPRT.

 

Please contact Todd Daniels or 406-994-6055 with any questions or to submit information on a company that has intrathoracic pressure regulation therapy (IPRT) technology. Miltech will offer $3,000 to each participating center. All submissions are due to Todd no later than August 19, 2016.

MFG DAY Updates

To assist hosts and organizers to make this year’s Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY) even better, the national team is in the process of creating some new resources.  Stay tuned for the rollout of a new video and Endorser Toolkit. In the meantime, check out the new Educational Resources  and the Social Media Playbook with sample messages to share.  Thanks for all you do to get the word out and help organize MFG DAY in your regions!

 

Contact Zara Brunner or Mark Schmit 

Vacancy Announcements

  •  The Alliance for Manufacturing & Technology (AM&T), a Regional MEP Center in the Southern Tier of NYS, is looking for a Business Development Manager/Principal Consultant. This position combines responsibilities in sales, business development and consulting. For more information, please contact Jim Cunningham, Executive Director, jcunningham@amt-mep.org, 607-725-1225.
  • NIST is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist for the Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office (AMNPO). Responsibilities focus on establishing and maintaining strong two-way communications between AMNPO and its stakeholders through websites, exhibits, publications, social media, and other written products.  View Vacancy
  • Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS), the Iowa MEP, is looking for a Manufacturing Project Engineer to help implement advanced technologies with Iowa manufacturers. View Vacancy
  • Impact Dakota is looking for a Business Development Officer to manage sales and business development with manufacturing clients as develops partnership and stakeholder relationships. View Vacancy

MEP Learning Organization

 The Foundation for Manufacturing Excellence is sponsoring a survey seeking input on MEP Learning Organization needs.  Please click here to respond to the MEP Learning Organization Survey by August 4, 2016.

Video of the Week

vid of week 8/1  

Check out Utah MEP's Video: Helping manufacturers understand who they are and what they do. Click on the image to view the video.

MEP Events

CRM Roundtable Discussion – Recording Available

On July 27th, the Marketing Working Group and MAGNET, an Ohio MEP affiliate, hosted a webinar roundtable CRM discussion, specifically on Salesforce, to discuss best practices along with issues and concerns Centers deal with every day. The Recording is now available. Click Here. We are still taking questions and comments, please provide your input to Stephen Herron at Stephen.Herron@magnetwork.org

 

AUGUST

August 1-2, 2016. Midwest Craft Brewers Conference (Event Link) The second annual Midwest Craft Brewers Conference will be hosted by University of Wisconsin-Stout Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 1-2, 2016, welcoming craft brewers, home brewers and brewing industry representatives from throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Nebraska.

August 9 & 11, 2016.  NIST MEP Webinar: MEP New Employee Orientation Part 1& Part II

 

MEP presents an Orientation webinar series for those new and interested to learn about the MEP program and the MEP system.  The webinar will be a two-part series:

  

Part I provides a high-level synopsis of the MEP program. It is highly recommended for those who recently joined the MEP center, or for those who have been in the system and need a refresher of the program and what’s new. 

Part I  Aug 9 @ 3:00 pm EST Webinar link join the meeting | Password: Welcome1234!

 

Part II will provide a more in-depth look on the mission and strategy of the MEP program.  Topics will include: MEP Evolution, Strategy, Challenges, Advisory Board, Services & Initiatives, Leadership Programs, and Competitions.

Part II Aug 11 @ 3:00 pm EST. Webinar link join the meeting | Password: Welcome1234!  

 

For questions or assistance, please contact Wiza Lequin at wiza.lequin@nist.gov.

August 10, 2016 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Partnering with Federal Labs Workshop, Elyria, OH

This workshop is sponsored by CIFT and MAGNET on behalf of the Ohio MEP.  Federal laboratories offer unique capabilities that businesses can utilize to solve technical issues. Different types of research agreements are available based on the extent of assistance required. Through 2016, the Department of Energy is providing up to $20 million in vouchers so that small businesses can request technical assistance from national labs to help bring the next generation of clean technologies to market.

 

For more information contact CIFT at info@ciftinnovation.org or click here to register.

August 16, 2016. Management Development Certification (Event Link) Every supervisor has untapped potential. Realizing and optimizing that potential is the challenge. The DVIRC Certification for Supervisors, First Level Managers, Team Leaders, and Group Leaders provides many of the tools needed to handle increasingly complex performance issues present in today’s organizations. 

NEW!!! August 18-19, 2016. Summit for Sustainability  in Materials and Manufacturing

 

Come and join a dialogue focused on environmental best practices, smart sustainability solutions, strategic resource management and innovative problem solving.


Registration is $99. Register today here or for more information call 256-824-6407 or email lynsey@alautoindustry.org

August 23,2016. RAPID Recap - Dave Pierson's overview of novel AM techs and apps, August 23, 2016 at 3:00 PM EDT

Dave Pierson of MAGNET will present the latest in Additive Manufacturing materials, equipment, processing, and scanning technologies.  Join Dave as he will summarize the highlights from RAPID, 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.

Webinar Details: Webinar Link | Call in number: 1.888.240.2560 (US Toll Free) | Meeting ID: 922679313

August 24, 2016. Training in Philadelphia, PA: Six Sigma Green Belt (Event Link) 

NEW!!! August 25, 2016.NIST MEP New Board Member Orientation

NIST MEP presents a New Board Member orientation webinar to introduce new Board members to the mission and history of the NIST MEP program, to the unique culture and attributes of the MEP program, and provide a context for understanding Board member roles and enhancing their impact and personal experience.

 

August 25, 2016 @ 3:00pm EST │ Join the meeting │Password: Orientation!1234

 

For questions or assistance, please contact Wiza Lequin at wiza.lequin@nist.gov

Tuesdays, August 30th - October 4th

8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Lean Specialist Certificate Program

This program covers the concepts and tools manufacturing professionals need to support Continuous Improvement efforts in today's challenging work environment.

Click here for more information and to register 

SEPTEMBER

Wednesday, September 7th

9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Total Cost of Ownership Supply Chain Strategy

Often purchase cost or landed cost is the only consideration when making purchase decisions. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) gives companies the ability to account financially for each activity along the supply chain.  TCO helps companies make strategic sourcing decisions and the TCO Calculator can facilitate side-by-side comparisons of up to 4 suppliers, analyzing multiple sourcing possibilities on a global scale.  

 

Click here for more information and to register  

September 14, 2016. System Update Meeting. NIST MEP will be hosting a System Update meeting immediately following the FME’s Center Best Practice Conference, in Detroit, Michigan.   The System Update Meeting will be held at the Marriott at the Renaissance Center for the full day, September 14, 2016, with the Advisory Board meeting on 9/15. Contact Cheryl Gendron with questions: Cheryl.Gendron@nist.gov  or 301-975-2785.

OCTOBER

NEW!!! October 12-13, 2016. Conference Registration Open: Impacting Manufacturing Conference to be held in Fargo, ND. Keynote speakers at the conference include, Dr. Jeffrey K. Liker, Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan and President of Liker Lean Advisors; Carroll Thomas, Director of the NIST MEP; and Tony Richards, President/CEO of Impact Dakota.

Other sessions covering the areas of People, Purpose, Process, and Performance include: Cyber Security, Process Approach and Risk Management, Leadership Skills, Innovation, Lean Process, Root Cause Analysis, Building Effective Teams, Strategic/Succession Planning, Exporting and more.

 

Early Bird Registration Deadline is August 15, 2016. More information here.

October 18-19,2016. The North Carolina MEP mfgCON 2016. North Carolina’s premier conference for manufacturing innovation, will take place in Greensboro, North Carolina October 18 and 19, 2016.  The event includes two full days of presentations and breakout sessions designed for maximum exposure to the newest ideas, and best tools and resources in manufacturing. Professionals from best-in-class companies – like large OEMs, small suppliers, and emerging makers – will weigh in on technology, sustainability, workforce development, market building, innovation and continuous improvement, and share practical advice and takeaway tips that promise to capture immediate results.

 

Registration is now open. Click here to register.

NOVEMBER

NEW!!! November 2, 2016. Join us for the 2016 South Carolina Lean Alliance annual event with speaker Jamie Flinchbaugh. He will be discussing, ‘Building your Lean Leadership Operating System.’ This workshop will help you explore key leadership beliefs and practices that are effective to engage in a lean transformation, and how to build a system of work around those practices to improve your chances of success.

 

 

Click here for more information and to register 
 
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