Industrial Technology Institute, doing business as Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), will use a $400,000 cooperative agreement award from the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program to implement projects expanding supply chain optimization capabilities through May 2025. MMTC will support the national supply chain initiative by focusing on five pillars of operation - supply chain management...
This $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program aims to enhance the competitiveness, productivity, and technological performance of small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) across the United States. The primary activities under this award include: 1) Establishing a National Advanced Manufacturing Tech Team (MATT) to assist MEP Centers in connecting SMMs with...
California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC) will provide $400,000 in supply chain optimization services under a cooperative agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership program. CMTC will gather supply chain intelligence for small and medium-sized manufacturers in California through supplier discoveries, mapping, and scouting to identify performance gaps and growth opportunities. Pilot workforce education events in the...
Maryland MEP Inc. received a $400,000 cooperative agreement award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program (CFDA 11.611) to establish a supply chain intelligence network and provide optimization services for Maryland manufacturers. The two-year award, issued on June 1, 2023 and set to conclude on May 31, 2025, will fund Maryland MEP to implement a statewide manufacturing database with linkages to regional and national...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $1,848,752 Cooperative Agreement under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program to the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NH MEP). The purpose of this 5-year award, effective July 1, 2025, is to support New Hampshire's small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) through workforce development, technical assistance, and consulting services to strengthen their competitiveness and innovation....
The Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership (Maine MEP) received a $400,000 cooperative agreement award from the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership program (CFDA 11.611). The funding will support Maine MEP's delivery of supply chain optimization and intelligence network services to small and medium-sized manufacturers in Maine through May 2025. Specifically, Maine MEP will establish expertise in...
The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership, Inc. (MassMEP) received a $400,000 cooperative agreement award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership federal grant program (CFDA 11.611) to expand national supply chain optimization and intelligence network capabilities from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2025. MassMEP will provide supplier scouting and optimization services for manufacturers through the Connex Marketplace database,...
This $5,000,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program seeks to address worker shortages in the manufacturing industry by developing and deploying new approaches to employee retention. The three-year project, led by Kansas Manufacturing Solutions, will involve a six-state MEP center collaboration to create a workforce retention toolkit that includes practical applications of the U.S....
This $2,013,200 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program will support the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program Inc. (NJMEP) and its sub-recipients in Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island to undertake the following key activities: Research and data collection to map the supply chains of critical manufacturing sectors. Develop outreach plans to strengthen...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded a $6,606,362 Cooperative Agreement under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (CFDA 11.611) program to Purdue University. The purpose of this 5-year award, effective July 1, 2025, is to sustain and expand Purdue's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program to support small and medium-sized manufacturers in Indiana. Through this funding, Purdue MEP will provide a range of strategic services to advance Indiana's...
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), a non-profit organization, was awarded a $14,273,120 Cooperative Agreement from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program (CFDA 11.611). The purpose of this 5-year award is to empower Michigan's small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) by providing essential resources, expert knowledge, and collaborative support. MMTC will undertake various initiatives, including consulting engagements, workforce training, leadership development, and peer group collaborations, to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of Michigan's manufacturing sector. A key subrecipient, The Right Place, will conduct outreach and deliver technical services, projects, and training tailored to the specific needs of manufacturers in West Michigan. The expected outcomes include increased sales and productivity for SMMs, job creation, cost savings, and enhanced operational efficiency, contributing to a stronger, more resilient manufacturing ecosystem in Michigan.