Manufacturing Innovation Blog

NIST glassblower demonstration for Take Your Child to Work Day

Take a Child to Work Day: Opening Doors and Minds to Manufacturing

April 1, 2025

Every year, employers across the United States open their doors to curious kids, inviting them to experience a day in the life of their parents at work. On

Challenges, Solutions, and Success Stories Across the MEP National Network

March 25, 2025

Megean Blum and Nico Thomas

The Manufacturing Extension Partnership National Network (MEPNN) advances U.S. manufacturing by helping small and medium-sized manufacturers grow, make

High angle view of a warehouse manager walking with foremen checking stock on racks

Building Resilient Supply Chains: Strategies and Successes for Manufacturers

March 18, 2025

Angelina Rivera

Manufacturing is a fast-paced, constantly evolving, and dynamic environment, and the supply chain is at its heart. For small and medium-sized manufacturers

Manufacturing in America – Contributing to Our Economy, Employment, and Innovation

March 4, 2025

Katie Rapp

Manufacturing is the backbone of the U.S. economy. From the cars we drive to the electronics we use daily, almost everything we rely on is made in factories

Cardboard boxes with text made in USA and American flag on the roller conveyor

What’s Coming for US Manufacturing in 2025

February 20, 2025

G. Nagesh Rao and Jyoti K. Malhotra

The U.S. manufacturing industry is evolving at a rapid pace, driven by new technologies, smarter supply chains, and an increasingly dynamic workforce. In 2025

Workers walking through a factory having a discussion

How Smaller Manufacturers Can Leverage Reshoring Opportunities for Growth

February 18, 2025

Nathan Ginty

In recent years, reshoring — the process of bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. — has gained momentum. Companies are reevaluating their offshore supply

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How to Find the Right Balance of Data for Your Industrial AI System

February 4, 2025

Michael Sharp

This blog is the second in a four-part series on the beginner’s guide to Industrial Artificial Intelligence applications. Understanding the inner workings of

Man using a digital tablet to check the stock inventory on shelves in a large warehouse

Rethink Your Supply Chain Strategy for Better Outcomes

January 15, 2025

Nathan Ginty

Traditional approaches to supply chain management, which often emphasize cost-per-unit, no longer provide the flexibility manufacturers need to create the

Robotics, people and engineer tablet with industrial collaboration and planning in warehouse

From the Garden State to the Magnolia State: Mississippi Polymer Institute Provides Solutions to Technology Challenges

November 22, 2024

As a manufacturer, you sometimes face technical challenges beyond the scope of your in-house expertise or experience. It is important to focus on finding the

Female Automotive Engineer Using Augmented Reality Tablet Computer to Scan Automated Robot Arm Assembly Line Manufacturing Electric Vehicles

Back to Basics: Simple Questions for Assessing Industrial Artificial Intelligence Applications

November 13, 2024

Michael Sharp

This blog is the first in a four-part series on the beginner’s guide to Industrial Artificial Intelligence applications. Welcome knowledge seeker! Do you feel

Manufacturing Day: Engaging Youth and the Young at Heart

September 24, 2024

Manufacturing Day is an opportunity to showcase the high-tech nature of manufacturing careers and inspire the next generation of talent.