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All 30 Edison Nation® “Made in America” Supplier Scouting Opportunities Now Available
Edison Nation®, an idea-to-shelf product developer and innovation platform has partnered once again with the NIST MEP on their Made in America Program. This program, featured on Industry Week, gives U.S.-based manufacturers the first chance to bid on producing new products for large, established companies. The companies and brands participating in this program are Belk, Bob Timberlake, Snapware, Pyrex, Chicago Cutlery, Corelle, Worx, and ToyQuest.
This is a great opportunity for U.S. based manufacturers to bid on making products with a guaranteed large distribution channel. The product requests for quotes (RFQs) that are currently available include:
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Belk Bob, Timberlake Due by Friday April 19,2013
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Snapware, Pyrex, Chicago Cutlery, Corelle Due by Friday April 26, 2013
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WORX, ToyQUEST Due by May 1, 2013
To request a copy of the current Edison Nation RFQ's or for questions, please contact Dave Cranmer (David.Cranmer@nist.gov | 301-975-5753 or Caroline Ranghel Ashley (Ranghel@rti.org | 919- 541-6822
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The Make it In America Challenge
The Make it in America Challenge will allow applicants to submit one application to support the development and implementation of a regional economic development strategy accelerating job creation by encouraging re-shoring by U.S. firms, fostering Foreign Direct Investment, encouraging U.S. companies to keep or expand their businesses in the United States, and training local workers. The challenge will award up to $40 million in federal funds from DOC’s EDA and NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP), DOL’s ETA, and the DRA.
NIST is making up to $6 million available through the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) as part of this challenge. MEP expects to issue new cooperative agreements of up to $125,000 per year over three years to up to 15 existing MEP Centers as part of selected Make it in America Challenge projects, subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. MEP Center participation could include providing market intelligence and analysis, outreach to existing firms, and technical assistance to businesses looking to relocate or expand in the U.S. More information and resources are also available at http://manufacturing.gov/make_it_in_america.html
Supply Chain Optimiation Initiative and the Make it in America Challenge
MEP Supply Chain Optimization services offer companies a unique way of quickly focusing in the critical area of the supply chain with a strategic approach. The tools and resources developed by the Supply Chain Optimization Initiative (supply chain tCAR) support the objectives of the Make it in America FFO as built-in flexibility provides MEP centers an access point to the the top-tier and supplier levels of the chain. MEP centers quantify strategic supply chain needs and then focus on improving the points in the process impeding growth, thereby improving performance. Possible methods for improving throughput include implementation of system-wide growth, lean, supplier/ technology scouting, product development and process improvement tools and methodologies.Additionally, MEP Centers can draw upon initiative- developed tools such as:
- Risk Management Workshops
- Total Cost of Ownership Workshops, and
- Total Cost of Ownership Calculators
Applying for the Make it in America Challenge For more information and to apply visit the Grants Opportunity page at Grants.gov ( www.grants.gov) under Funding Opportunity Number MIIA2013. All applications are due on May 31, 2013.
Contact Mark Troppe at mark.troppe@nist.gov, (301)975-5745 or Megean Blum at Megean.blum@nist.gov, (301)975-3160 with any questions.
For additional information about the Supply Chain Optimization Initiative and its relevance to the Make it in America FFO, contact Mark Schmit at mark.schmit@nist.gov, (301)975-3255.
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MEP in the NEWS
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Have an Idea? Let’s Manufacture It In the U.S. What does the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have in common with the Pep Boys and Bed Bath and Beyond? They all want to see more products manufactured in the U.S. and are willing to join together to make that happen. Read Article
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Shawsheen Tech Program Trains Veterans for Manufacturing Careers Joe Downs of Tewksbury, along with seven other veterans, recently completed a two-week program on-site at Shawsheen Regional Vocational Technical High School in Billerica. This opportunity, to help veterans prepare for a career in manufacturing, is part of a statewide program created and run by the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Read Article
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Florida MEP Mobile Classrooms Give New Aircraft Maker, Employees a Leg Up Arthur Burns is an Air Force veteran who worked on helicopter gunships. Nicole Mutton is a young and eager graduate of an aviation academy. Larry O'Dell has an extensive background in manufacturing. For the last two weeks, Burns, Mutton, O'Dell and 14 other new hires have been training for their jobs in a high-tech mobile classroom. Read Article
Calendar of Events 
April 10, 2013 at 1:30 p.m.
Make it in America Supplier Scouting - MEP Connect Webinar training
Please join us in a webcast for MEP Center Supplier Scouts to learn more about how MEP Connect is being used in the conduct of MEP’s Make It In America Supplier Scouting efforts and to hear about what is happening in the overall space of MEP Make It In America Supplier Scouting.
Webinar Link
Password: Made!nAmerica1
Webinar Contact: Samm Bowman| (301) 975-5978 or Dave Stieren | (301) 975-3197
April 15 - December 13, 2013
MEP Innovation Services / Training – 2013
The Black Belt training schedule for 2013 is listed below. As you may remember, we sent out a communication at the end of December 2012 detailing some of the changes to the Innovation Engineering training. Please read the updated policies, procedures and FAQs that are posted on MEIS. This document explains the changes and updated policies to the Black Belt certification program.
Below are the dates for 2013 training.
- April 15 - 19 (FULL)
- May 13 - 17 (FULL)
- June 9 - 13 (location: University of Maine - open to all)
- July 22 - 26
- August 19 - 23
- September 23 - 27
- October 21 - 25
- November 11 - 15
- December 9 - 13
If you have any questions about the policies, about Black Belt certification, or to schedule training, please contact Kari Reidy at Kari.reidy@nist.gov| (301) 975-4919
April 16-17, 2013
Good Jobs, Green Jobs 2013 Conference
The 2013 Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference will bring together hundreds of industry partners, business people and experts from across the country to discuss how to build a cleaner, more efficient American Economy.
The conference will focus how to grow the clean economy to scale, the role of strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors in solving the country’s pressing economic and environmental challenges, creating new markets and how people in every part of the U.S. are working collaboratively to build an economy with good jobs.
The 2013 Good Jobs, Green Jobs conference has over 90 sessions. To get a glimpse of the agenda, attain more information, or to register please visit the Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference Website or contact Linda Nielson at lindan@bgafoundation.org
April 18, 2013
SBA Small Business Training Series: Bonding - Successful tips for small businesses
There are certain instances when small businesses are required to obtain bonding – this training session, hosted by LIFT, is designed to address many of the issues / questions that small businesses encounter.
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: The Morrelly Homeland Security Center, Bethpage, NY
Info: Event Details
Contact: Diane Muscarella at LIFT
April 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. EST
Trends in Additive Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing, an enabling technology, has the potential to fundamentally change manufacturing. Domestic and global, and near and long-term trends of additive manufacturing have been studied by the Institute for Defense Analyses and will be presented in this webinar.
Webinar Link
Password: Additiveman$$1
Meeting Number:735 700 685
Contact: Clara Asmail
April 19 - June 11, 2013
Lean Product Development Webinar Series
NIST MEP will host 6 webinars and you are encouraged to commit to attend all 6 sessions. Our presenter, Ron Mascitelli, will provide detailed coaching corresponding to specific chapters from the “Mastering Lean Product Development” textbook and recommend you procure a copy of the book in advance and read the appropriate chapters prior to each webinar. Copies of the book are available through the following link. www.techper.com/books
The schedule for the webinar series are listed below. Each webinar will start at 2:00pm EST and end at 3:30 p.m. EST. The webinar links for the first two sessions are located next to the date by its title.
- Friday, April 5 - Session 1: Building a Business Case Brief and Prioritizing Development Projects
- Friday, April 19 - Session 2: Managing Development Resources in a Multi-Project Environment (Reference: Chapter 2 in Mastering Lean Product Development)
- Friday, May 3 (2:00-3:30pm Eastern) Session 3: Visual Workflow Management / Visual Project Boards (Reference: Chapter 4 in Mastering Lean Product Development)
- Friday, May 17 (2:00-3:30pm Eastern) Session 4: Defining Market Requirements for a New Product (Reference: Chapter 5 in Mastering Lean Product Development)
- Friday, May 31 (2:00-3:30pm Eastern) Session 5: Visual Project Planning and Risk Management (Reference: Chapter 6 in Mastering Lean Product Development)
- Tuesday, June 11th (2:00-3:30pm Eastern) Session 6: LPD Sales process and implementation
For additional information, please contact Brian Lagas at Brian.Lagas@nist.gov, 301-9
May 1, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
Lean Certification Webinar: A Professional Credential
The Association of Manufacturing Excellence will be presenting a webinar for professionals interested in learning more about Lean Certification Process. Presenter, Mark Volesky, Senior Business Advisor with Dakota MEP, will give detailed information on the exams, experience portfolios and interviews. It will also provide the attendees with information on the differences between the bronze, silver and gold certification levels.
Webinar Details & Registration
Contact: Lauri Schaffer, Dakota MEP
May 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Additive Manufacturing: An Overview for Manufacturers
Hutch Hutchison, NY MEP will provide a comprehensive picture of this rapidly growing industry, from stereolithography roots to metal object production. We will explore methods, tools, materials, machines, applications, and research in a variety of industries, including the 3-d printing of skin tissue. Manufacturers will leave this session with a clear understanding of how to enter this exciting field.
Webinar link
Password: Hutchtalk51!!
Meeting Number: 730 604 088
Contact: Clara Asmail
May 7-9, 2013
Tech Scouting and TDMI Workshop in Tennessee
The course provides MEP representatives with the instruction and tools needed to initiate 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.
May 7-9, 2013 | Tennessee Center for Industrial Services | Radisson Airport Hotel Nashville, TN
For questions, please contact Dave Cranmer (David.Cranmer@nist.gov | 301-975-5753) or Caroline Ranghel Ashley (Ranghel@rti.org | 919- 541-6822)
May 8 - September 19, 2013
Upcoming MEP System Update Meetings and Webinars
Below is a general schedule of upcoming MEP system-level meetings and webinars. We are still in the planning stage for many of these activities so final locations may change.
- May 8: MEP System Update Webinar, 2:00-3:30 EST
- May 21 – 23: Northeast / Mid Atlantic Regional meeting (tentative location in Philadelphia, PA)
- June 24: MEP Advisory Board Meeting (Denver, CO or Salt Lake City, UT)
- June 25 – 27: Pacific Northwest / Southwest Regional meeting (Denver, CO or Salt Lake City, UT)
- July 22 – 24: Midwest / Southeast Regional meeting (tentative location in Charlotte, NC)
- September 11: System Update Webinar, 2:00 – 3:30 EST
- September 18 –19: MEP System Update Meeting (tentative location in Portland, OR, to be held in conjunction with the SSTI meeting)
If you have any questions, please contact Kari Reidy at Kari.reidy@nist.gov| (301) 975-4919
May 9, 2013
NEW!! Export Regulation Course - Export Compliance Under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
LIFT, MEP Center of New York, is pleased to have Mr. Robert Imbriani, an experienced controls specialist from Team International Trade Service who will present a 1 day seminar designed for those who are involved in supporting their companies' compliance program or would like to know more about Export Compliance and ITAR.
Event Details
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST
Location: The Morrelly Homeland Security Center, Bethpage, NY
Contact: Lucy Lawl | (631) 846-2473
May 17, 2013
U.S. Commercial Service Trade Winds – Asia
Seoul, Korea and the dynamic cities of Hong Kong, Taipei, Tokyo and Manila offer global sales potential for U.S. businesses in a range of industry sectors. Learn how to increase profits and overcome barriers in the growing Asia-Pacific region and network with the region's leading industry and government officials and experienced U.S. and global companies. Meet one-on-one with top Asia business experts from the U.S. Embassies and Consulates from the region for the latest trade leads and market entry strategies. Find a partner or customer through screened business-to-business meetings in Korea, Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan.
Info: Register your interest to receive a complimentary market assessment at exportgov. For additional information, contact tradewindsasia@trade.gov, Leslie.drake@trade.gov or judy.kornfeld@trade.gov.
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NEW!! May 23, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. EST
Additive Manufacturing: Industrial Applications
Two Additive Manufacturing (AM) Equipment Manufacturers, EOS and ExOne, will discuss how their machines are designed for industrial applications. They'll present on types of applications and industries that are already using AM and specifications for final product including materials, dimensions, repeatability, mechanical properties, build strategies and so forth.
Webinar Link
Password: Additivem@n1
Meeting Number: 736 268 559
Contact: Clara Asmail
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Make it in America" Manufacturer of the Week!
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Mikhail Darafeev, a client of CMTC, is located in Chino, Ca and designs and manufactures luxury furniture in their two factories in Southern California. For over 50 years, Darafeev custom-made furniture has been known to be some of the world’s finest.
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 Karen Lellock (karen.lellock@nist.gov | 301-975-4269).
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