The W.E. Upjohn Institute released a new study that found the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program generates a substantial economic and financial return of 14.5:1 for the $128 million annually invested by the…
While ransomware is not new, the Wannacry attack has been so widespread that many small-business owners, manufacturers among them, have likely lost some sleep wondering if they’ve done enough to protect their systems. Could a ransomware attack be the end…
Quality is the top priority for any serious manufacturing entity. Companies must implement reliable quality systems in every area of the manufacturing operation if it expects to produce superior, long-lasting goods that meet their customers’ expectations. The top manufacturers in…
The Fourth Industrial Revolution Over history, we have experienced 3 Industrial Revolutions. The connections through the Internet have set the stage for the greatest revolution yet. Industry 4.0 involves a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital,…
Written by Ed Edwards, Director of Content at Thomas. There is a widening skills gap in manufacturing, with projections showing that as many as 2 million jobs may go unfilled in the decade from 2015 – 2025. The reasons behind…
Written by Bruce Morey, Contributing Editor of AdvancedManufacturing.org The next “dynamic duo” may not involve humans at all. “Machine vision and robots make for a perfect marriage,” stated Klas Bengtsson, global product manager, vision systems for ABB Robotics (Auburn Hills, MI). This…
MANTEC held the 6th Annual Business Growth Conference on March 22, 2018. The conference started as an idea to combine smaller training programs into a single day event. The conference continues to evolve based on the needs of the manufacturers…
As anyone who has worked in the manufacturing field for the past two decades will surely agree, the industry never stays the same for long. New procedures, technologies and practices are being introduced on almost a daily basis, which makes…
An innovative program in Pennsylvania leveraged stimulus funds to drive broadband deployment, adoption and use. Small and mid-sized businesses flourished. Below is a snippet that mentions MANTEC's success. MANUFACTURING IS COOL One of the technical assistance partners was MANTEC, an…
Partner Training… Selling your business: How to think like a private equity firm- February 20 State of the Ports Address- February 22 Preparing to Buy? Topics and Tips for Buying a Business Webinar - February 22 Energy Efficiency Workshop for…