Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers collaborate with universities for outreach to manufacturers, service delivery, and getting new technology into companies. As MEP Centers move aggressively to support companies in their efforts to innovate their products and processes, to sell to new customers and enter new markets, these partnerships are more important than ever. This session will describe several of these “Next Generation Strategies” and new initiatives for MEP and how MEP centers are working with universities to implement them. They present opportunities for university engagement in economic development and job creation, and deeper partnerships between MEP centers and universities.

1. MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
Technology Acceleration, Job
Creation, and University Engagement:
Partnering with MEP Centers
for Mutual Benefit
October 23, 2012
Mark Troppe, NIST MEP mtroppe@nist.gov
Alex Folk, NIST MEP alex.folk@nist.gov
Paul Jennings, Tennessee MEP
paul.jennings@tennessee.edu

2. MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
VISION
NIST MEP is a catalyst for strengthening American manufacturing –
accelerating its ongoing transformation into a more efficient and powerful
engine of innovation driving economic growth and job creation.
MISSION
To act as a strategic advisor to promote business growth and connect
manufacturers to public and private resources essential for increased
competitiveness and profitability.
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3. MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
The NIST MEP Program in Short . .
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 Program started in 1988, with at least one center in all 50 states by
1996
 59 centers with over 370 field locations
 System wide, Non-Federal staff is over 1,450
 Contracting with over 2,190 third party service providers
 Partnership Model – Federal/State/Industry
 NIST MEP System budget ~ $300M
 1/3 Federal, 2/3 State and Industry (fees for services)
 Program started because of “market failures” in terms of access to
information, technical expertise and cost. Subsequent study in 2003
by NAPA reconfirmed the continued existence of these market
failures.
 Emphasis on performance – program and center – measured based
upon impact of center services on client firms.
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4. MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
What NIST MEP Does
 Focus on meeting manufacturer’s short term needs, but in context of overall
company strategy
 NIST MEP Center areas of common strength:
 Engineering Services for products and processes
 Growth Services – new or expanded market opportunities
 Lean Manufacturing
 Quality Systems
 Environmental Services
 Workforce Development
 Reach nearly 33,000 manufacturing firms and complete over 10,000 projects
per year*
*Based on FY2009 NIST MEP Center reported performance data.
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5. MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
MEP Centers Across the U.S.
800.MEP.4MFG
www.mep.nist.gov
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6. MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
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7. MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
Technology Acceleration Approach
MEP is accelerating technology
deployment and utilization by
Technology
based growth
getting the needs of U.S.
& competitive- manufacturers to Technology
U.S. ness needs
Manufacturers Sources and getting new
technologies translated into
real-world product concepts by:
 Connecting manufacturers
with solutions & opportunities
 Providing development &
commercialization assistance
 Leveraging 3rd party partners
Technologies
available for
commercialization
from the nation’s
research laboratories
(universities, Federal
labs, private sources
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8. MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
Supplier Scouting
 Purpose: Enhance business opportunities for U.S.
manufacturers by connecting their capabilities, capacities
with supply needs of government agencies and OEMs
 Pilot Initiative Began 2009
 Partners – VA/NavAir, DOE, DOT, NIST, DLA
 Scouted over 150 items, identifying almost 300 capable
and interested U.S. manufacturers for $20 million of an
estimated $48 million total Buy America/n opportunities
 Next Steps: Review and analyze pilot results and
consider expanding and scaling up nationwide capacity
and opportunity
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9. MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
Technology Scouting (TS) / Technology
Driven Market Intelligence (TDMI)
 Purpose: Help companies find and/or sell products based on new technologies
 Technology Scouting - Identifies enabling technologies for specific target
applications
 Technology-Driven Market Intelligence - Analyzes technology-specific
perspective of industry/adoption and market requirements
 Initial Program Development began in 2008
 Impacts / Data
 NIST MEP Center Capability: 38 Centers
 Next Steps: Combination of Train, Mentor and Deliver model is being
implemented to fortify system capacity and business model for Centers, Partners
and Industry.
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10. MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
Lean Product Development
 Purpose: Lean Product Development provides a step-by-step methodology for integrating
the powerful waste-eliminating tools of lean product development into any product
development process.
 Lean Product Development methods and principles target:
- time to market,
- portfolio management,
- design and development resources,
- new product cost challenges.
 Began January 2007
 135 Client projects
 NIST MEP Center Capability: 38 Centers
 50% reduction in launch schedules, dramatic improvements in gross margin and
enhanced customer satisfaction.
 Next Steps: Combination of Train, Mentor and Deliver model is being implemented
to fortify system capacity and business model for Centers, Partners and Industry.
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11. MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP
E3 — Economy, Energy, and
Environment
 Purpose: A coordinated federal and local technical assistance initiative among U.S. federal
agencies, State partners and communities to grow sustainability, productivity, and
innovation for manufacturers and the communities that they serve.
 Five Agency MOU Signed October 20, 2010 (DOC, DOE, DoL, EPA and SBA) – USDA
became sixth partner in 2012.
 To date, E3 efforts across the nation have identified:
 $20.3 Million in Lean Savings
 $10.0 Million in Environmental Savings
 $9.1 Million in Energy Savings
 200 Jobs Created or Retained
 Next Steps: E3 engagements are currently underway at 13 MEP Centers, with discussions
and planning underway among 7 more.
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12. University of Tennessee
Center for Industrial Services
October 23, 2012
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13. UT Institute for Public Service
Connecting people and solutions to
improve efficiency and performance of
government and business and increase the
prosperity and competitiveness of
Tennessee.
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14. CIS History
– The Center for Industrial Services
was established through
legislation by the Tennessee
General Assembly on October 8,
1963 to provide services to
Tennessee business and industry.
– CIS is one of the oldest industrial
extension services nationwide and
serves as the state’s NIST
Manufacturing Extension
Partnership program.
– CIS also houses a University
Economic Development Center,
OSHA Training Institute,
Procurement Technical
Assistance Center, and other
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15. CIS Vision
A better Tennessee…with sustainable economic
growth, innovative and prosperous businesses,
high quality jobs, and a safe and healthy workplace
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16. CIS Mission
Deliver solutions that help Tennessee
businesses succeed, grow and create high quality
jobs
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17. University-Based Solutions
Health & Safety
Emergency Preparedness
Energy Efficiency Quality
Lean Manufacturing
Economic
Business Growth Development
Environmental Compliance
Six Sigma
Government Contracting
Leadership & Supervision
Technology and Innovation
Business
Transformation Funding Solutions

18. Innovation Partners
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19. CIS Initiatives
• Growth and innovation
• Technology acceleration and
related services
• University and laboratory
partnerships
• Jobs Accelerator and other
regional partnerships
• Partnerships with regional
technology focused groups
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20. Thank You!!!
QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION
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