By: Brian Lagas “Why are our changeovers taking so long?” If you’ve asked this question on the shop floor, more than likely you were met with blank stares by your employees. Open-ended questions...
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NIST Machinery Maintenance Cost Study: Making the Business Case – We Need Your Help
By: Douglas Thomas Efficient machinery maintenance methods can mean the difference between a thriving profitable firm and one that loses money and sales (e.g., imagine a firm that has machines that...
5 Manufacturing Technology Trends to Watch in 2019
This article was originally published on the Manufacturing Innovation Blog by NIST MEP. Below is a partial article. Read the full article here. Steady industry growth was a trend for manufacturers...
Understanding Manufacturer’s Challenges Entering the New Year
Over the last few months, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program has been commemorating our 30th anniversary. The Program has enjoyed taking a step back to look at our beginnings, the...