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Tab Wilkins

Five Manufacturing Observations From Montana

April 3, 2014

When people think of Montana, they likely think of hunting, fishing or skiing under the ever present Big Sky. I had the chance to recently present on

“Manufacturing” Our Recreational Passions

February 25, 2014

My backcountry skiing passion depends upon over 30 manufactured products for fun and safety. This small (perhaps a half million participants annually in the U.S

A Robot In Time Saves

February 20, 2014

Has robotics as a technology reached maturity and affordability for smaller manufacturers – it seems yes and no. Years ago future trends in manufacturing

Making Good Use of Some Downtime

November 14, 2013

In September I heard about Making in America – From Innovation to Market, a new book by Suzanne Berger and her colleagues at MIT. I finished the book with some

Foods’ Future

August 21, 2013

What do a McDonalds French fry supplier (J.R. Simplot Company), Starbucks Coffee, and Béquet Caramels have in common? Two things it turns out. First, they’re

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Manufacturing Innovation, the blog of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), is a resource for manufacturers, industry experts and the public on key U.S. manufacturing topics. There are articles for those looking to dive into new strategies emerging in manufacturing as well as useful information on tools and opportunities for manufacturers.

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