Manufacturing Innovation Blog

Futuristic Design: Factory Digitalization with Information Lines Lying Through the High-Tech Modern Electronics Facility

Simulation is a Window Into the Future of Your Manufacturing Operation

January 21, 2022

Travis Hill

The National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council have identified enterprise modeling and simulation as a technological breakthrough that

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How to Translate Lean Principles Into Your Office Functions

January 14, 2022

Keith Groves

The lean manufacturing movement came out of a desire to reduce waste and inefficiencies and improve productivity in the operation. Many manufacturers have also

Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing: Real World Success Stories and Lessons Learned

January 7, 2022

Katie Rapp

For manufacturers, artificial intelligence (AI) can be a game changer. Greater efficiencies, lower costs, improved quality and reduced downtime are just some of

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Turn Work Into Play With “Ready or Not”

December 20, 2021

Matt Fieldman

This blog is part of a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of

Stock market And financial figures representing a global market

The Celebration Doesn’t End After Manufacturing Month

December 10, 2021

Anthony Diaz, Jane Lemons, Wendy Peebles, Pam Plagens, Eugene Uhm and Stephen Sullivan

Manufacturing Month may be over, but many federal agencies celebrate and support U.S. manufacturing and manufacturers year-round! If you couldn’t join the

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Stay on the Nice List with Gift Ideas from American Manufacturers

November 23, 2021

Phillip Wadsworth

Each year, the MEP National NetworkTM is fortunate to assist manufacturing companies across the nation that are operating at the cutting-edge of their

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It’s Not “The Great Resignation.” It’s Actually “The Great Recognition.”

November 19, 2021

Matt Fieldman

This blog is part of a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of

Engineering technology and industry 4.0 smart factory concept

Two Industry 4.0 Technologies Primed for the Food Manufacturing Industry

November 5, 2021

Matthew Inniger

This is an exciting time in the food manufacturing industry. The innovations and technology associated with Industry 4.0 are making it easier for small and

Nutrition science concept. Data analytics of foods.

Sensor Technology Empowers Food Manufacturer

October 29, 2021

Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership

At the root, Food For The Sole's philosophy is simple – make the best tasting and most healthy portable foods for people headed out on adventures. As avid

Five Workforce Lessons From the Mars Missions

October 20, 2021

Matt Fieldman

This blog is the eighth in a monthly series brought to you by the America Works initiative. As a part of the MEP National Network’s goal of supporting the

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What is Blockchain 2.0 and Why Food Manufacturers Should Care

October 15, 2021

Juliana Canale

Believe it or not, the technology that brought you Bitcoin is beginning to make waves in the food manufacturing industry. This technology, called blockchain, is