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Enhanced Manufacturing.gov Website Launched on Manufacturing Day

October 4, 2024

In celebration of Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced the launch of

NIST Announces Award for Manufacturing Extension Center in Florida

September 26, 2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made a cooperative agreement award to operate a Manufacturing

Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology Visits New Mexico MEP Client Theta Plate Inc.

June 10, 2024

Dr. Laurie Locascio, the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Director, visited New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP

Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network Celebrates First Anniversary

May 29, 2024

June 1, 2024 marks the one-year anniversary of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Supply Chain

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New Video in the Heroes of American Manufacturing Series Features Gorilla Mill

May 14, 2024

The latest video in the Heroes of American Manufacturing series features Gorilla Mill, a client of the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP)

New Summit Consulting and W.E. Upjohn Institute Study finds MEP generates substantial 17.2:1 ROI among other positive findings

April 29, 2024

The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) commissioned a new study by Summit Consulting and the

MEP Economic Impacts Boost Business and Jobs

April 1, 2024

According to the MEP National Network TM Client Impact Survey, small and medium-sized manufacturers are saving money, increasing sales, and creating jobs as a

MxD Collaboration with NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Aims to Address Technology Needs of U.S. Manufacturing

October 20, 2023

MxD, the digital manufacturing and cybersecurity institute, announced a new partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST)

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New Interactive Map Details MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

October 12, 2023

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and

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MEP National Network Workforce Programs, Services and Trainings

September 8, 2023

The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

NIST Awards $1,000,000 to the MEP Center in Virginia

August 29, 2023

The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has made one cooperative

NIST Awards nearly $250,000 to the MEP Center in Puerto Rico

August 24, 2023

The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has made one cooperative

Biden-Harris Administration Awards $20 Million to Make Domestic Supply Chains More Resilient

June 9, 2023

NIST's Manufacturing Extension Partnership has awarded roughly $400,000 to each of its centers in every state and Puerto Rico.

Nevada Industry Excellence Has Rebranded as Manufacture Nevada

April 4, 2023

Nevada Industry Excellence (NVIE) is an Outreach Program of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Research & Innovation division. To better align with its vision and

NIST Announces Awards to Manufacturing Centers in Kentucky, Nebraska, Rhode Island and South Dakota

October 17, 2022

The centers will provide services to small and medium-sized manufacturers in their states.

SBA Administrator joins U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono for a tour of INNOVATE Hawaii’s Entrepreneurs Sandbox

August 26, 2022

Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Guzman joined U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono for a tour of Hawaii Technology Development Corporation-INNOVATE

NIST Awards $500,000 to the MEP Center in New York

August 24, 2022

The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has made one cooperative

MassMEP Appoints Kathie Mahoney As New President/CEO

August 17, 2022

MassMEP and Board Chair Dennis Leonard announced the hiring of Kathie Mahoney to serve as the next President/CEO of MassMEP. Ms. Mahoney began her MEP career at

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MEP National Network: Meeting the Challenges of 2020 and 2021

June 30, 2022

CARES Act Authorization and Funding On March 27, 2020, the president signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to

NIST MEP Helps Manufacturers Respond to the Pandemic and Thrive Despite It

April 5, 2022

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of the U.S. Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and

NIST Announces Funding Opportunity for Manufacturing Centers in Kentucky, Nebraska, Rhode Island and South Dakota

January 26, 2022

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is accepting applications from eligible

Pravina Raghavan poses with the American flag behind her.

NIST Names Pravina Raghavan New Director of Manufacturing Extension Partnership

December 7, 2021

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has selected Pravina Raghavan as the new director of

University of Texas at Arlington – TMAC Wins the 2020 TEEA Pollution Prevention Award

November 8, 2021

The University of Texas at Arlington’s TMAC (formerly the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center has served as

NIST MEP FY 2022 Virtual State Center Competition Information Forum

November 3, 2021

NIST MEP will host a virtual information forum about the fiscal year (FY) 2022 State Center Competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) scheduled to be

A Proclamation on National Manufacturing Day, 2021

September 30, 2021

On National Manufacturing Day, we celebrate all that is made in America and recognize the importance of our Nation’s manufacturers to every aspect of our lives

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