Manufacturing Innovation Blog

Video: Heroes of American Manufacturing – Mayville Engineering

November 22, 2023

Katie Rapp

Small and medium-sized manufacturers know that employees are their most important asset. Without employee commitment, no company can succeed. Mayville

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Start Your Market Scouting by Reviewing Your Value Proposition

November 14, 2023

Cindy Matsuki

Technology-driven market intelligence ( TDMI ) is a technology acceleration service developed for the MEP National Network ™ by RTI International to help small

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Illuminating Possibilities to Achieve ISO Certification

November 7, 2023

Enova Illumination, a client of Enterprise Minnesota (Minnesota MEP), is a leading provider of LED surgical headlights, magnification systems, and other

Infographic – Integrating Cybersecurity With Industry 4.0: What It Means for Manufacturing

October 26, 2023

Katie Rapp

Did you know that manufacturing is now the most targeted industry for cyber attacks? The average cost of a data breach for a small business is $105,000. Can

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10 Ways TWI Supports Employee Engagement and Retention

October 18, 2023

Phil Chadderdon

Workforce challenges these days are never-ending, not just for manufacturers but across the business spectrum. You have to be on top of your game to be

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Find Unique Workforce Solutions for Your Firm: A New Interactive Map Showcases MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

October 12, 2023

Katie Rapp

How can small firms without in-house expertise help their staff learn new skills? It’s not easy when resources are tight and staff are pulled in a million

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Building the Future Workforce on Manufacturing Day, Oct. 6

October 6, 2023

Jennifer Rosa

Young adults have many choices when it comes to their future careers. Some have a clear career path in mind, whether it’s pursuing a college degree, enlisting

Cost Containment Review Will Save Money, Provide Supply Chain Resiliency

September 19, 2023

Michael Womack

Like many manufacturers, you may feel you are paying fair prices to your suppliers. Maybe you have a strong procurement team, great relationships with your

Video: Heroes of American Manufacturing – ZAGO Manufacturing

September 13, 2023

Katie Rapp

ZAGO Manufacturing is an award-winning, woman-owned business that began in 1993 at the New Jersey Institute of Technology Enterprise Development Center small

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NEW GUIDE: MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

September 8, 2023

Katie Rapp

It’s no longer news that many manufacturers find it difficult to attract and retain enough skilled employees. The nationwide manufacturing talent shortage and

Want to Replicate the German Apprenticeship Model? Look No Farther Than Cleveland for Inspiration

August 24, 2023

Matt Fieldman

When I first started at MAGNET (part of the Ohio MEP ) in 2015, I walked into my new office, and there was a whitepaper sitting on my desk. In it, our former