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Jun 10, 2022
The Secret to Improving Your Leadership … Really
By: Katie Rapp of NIST MEP Why do so few leadership improvement efforts produce the results that leaders and business sponsors want? What is in the way? Through decades of experience helping manufacturers improve their companies and leadership, Keith Gammill […]
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May 17, 2022
Cybersecurity and Industry 4.0 – What You Need to Know
By: Pat Toth of NIST MEP This blog is part one of a series on cybersecurity and Industry 4.0. This morning my favorite local morning news program had an interesting segment on new slang words and what they mean. While […]
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May 06, 2022
Be Prepared for the Upcoming Hurricane Season!
During Hurricane Preparedness Week and Hurricane Season quickly approaching in less than a month with 19 named storms expected, the LCTCS Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEP of LA) wants your company to be ready for potential issues with our […]
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Aug 06, 2019
NIST Machinery Maintenance Cost Study
We Need Your Help Efficient machinery maintenance methods can mean the difference between a thriving profitable firm and one that loses money and sales (e.g., imagine a firm that has machines that are frequently down or one that has numerous […]
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Mar 29, 2019
5 Frequently Asked Questions Among Manufacturers about Government Cybersecurity Requirements
This article originally appeared on Industry Today. Guest blog post by Jennifer Kurtz, the Cyber Program Director at Manufacturer’s Edge, an NIST MEP Center in Colorado and a representative of the MEP National NetworkTM. According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, […]
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Mar 06, 2019
Competitiveness Review Takes Business to Next Level
Written by the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana (MEPOL) Machine Tech uses the most technologically advanced equipment in the machine shop industry to manufacture a wide range of products, from simple to highly complex machine-tooled parts. The company creates more than […]
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Feb 15, 2019
5 Manufacturing Technology Trends to Watch in 2019
Written by Doug Devereaux of MEP Steady industry growth was a trend for manufacturers in 2018. According to a recent Forbes report, U.S. manufacturing has rebounded since the Great Recession, with a gain of 1.1 million jobs over the last eight […]
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Dec 13, 2018
30 Years of Advancing U.S. Manufacturing: An MEP National Network Infographic
Written by Nico Thomas of NIST MEP As you may have heard, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program is commemorating its 30th anniversary this year. It’s got me thinking about that milestone in light of the MEP National Network’s mission to […]
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Nov 14, 2018
What Manufacturers Need to Know About Cybersecurity Right Now — An Interview with Pat Toth
Written by Samm Bowman of NIST MEP The number of cyber attacks continues to rise, and cyber criminals are getting more determined. Companies are left trying to navigate confusing technical guidance in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Small manufacturers often […]
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Oct 05, 2018
Cybersecurity Starts with Your Employees
by Pat Toth of NIST MEP We’re all familiar with Smokey the Bear and the “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” slogan. In 2015, Smokey got an update and the new “Receive a Bear Hug” ads ran nationwide. In the ad, […]
