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Feb 15, 2019
5 Manufacturing Technology Trends to Watch in 2019
Written by Doug Devereaux of MEP Steady industry growth was a trend for manufacturers in 2018. According to a recent Forbes report, U.S. manufacturing has rebounded since the Great Recession, with a gain of 1.1 million jobs over the last eight […]
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Jan 18, 2019
Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana Appoints Project Managers at Louisiana Delta Community College
News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Kayla Gentry or Darian Atkins January 18, 2019 […]
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Dec 20, 2018
Manufacturing Connection December Newsletter
A Letter from the Director Thank you for an amazing year! Bye, bye 2018 The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) is committed to supporting manufacturers. One of LCTCS’ initiatives is to train a successful workforce. The […]
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Dec 13, 2018
30 Years of Advancing U.S. Manufacturing: An MEP National Network Infographic
Written by Nico Thomas of NIST MEP As you may have heard, the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program is commemorating its 30th anniversary this year. It’s got me thinking about that milestone in light of the MEP National Network’s mission to […]
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Nov 14, 2018
What Manufacturers Need to Know About Cybersecurity Right Now — An Interview with Pat Toth
Written by Samm Bowman of NIST MEP The number of cyber attacks continues to rise, and cyber criminals are getting more determined. Companies are left trying to navigate confusing technical guidance in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Small manufacturers often […]
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Nov 06, 2018
Manufacturing Connection October Newsletter
A Letter from the Director Manufacturing Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) is committed to supporting manufacturers. One of LCTCS’ initiatives is to train a successful workforce. The system office works with each […]
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Oct 05, 2018
Cybersecurity Starts with Your Employees
by Pat Toth of NIST MEP We’re all familiar with Smokey the Bear and the “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” slogan. In 2015, Smokey got an update and the new “Receive a Bear Hug” ads ran nationwide. In the ad, […]
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Oct 01, 2018
Preparing for Manufacturing Day 2018
Written by Mark Schmit of NIST MEP Another productive (I do believe that manufacturing productivity is on the rise) year has flown by and it is once again time for Manufacturing Day. This year, Manufacturing Day, also known as MFG […]
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Sep 10, 2018
It’s Cool to Be a Manufacturing Engineering Major Again
by Mary Ann Pacelli of NIST MEP The number of individuals earning degrees in engineering has increased steadily over the past decade, and those numbers will only continue to grow. In particular, one subdiscipline of engineering is looking ever […]
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Aug 30, 2018
Manufacturing Connection August Newsletter
A Letter from the Director MEP at 30 – Thoughts from Louisiana August 23, 2018 marks a special day for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Thirty years ago, President […]