M A N U F A C T U R I N G E X T E N S I O N P A R T N E R S H I P

Mark Troppe, NIST MEP mtroppe@nist.gov

Alex Folk, NIST MEP alex.folk@nist.gov

Paul Jennings, Tennessee MEP paul.jennings@tennessee.edu

Technology Acceleration, Job

Creation, and University Engagement:

Partnering with MEP Centers

for Mutual Benefit

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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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The NIST MEP Program in Short . . . 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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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.

What NIST MEP Does

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MEP Centers Across the U.S.

800.MEP.4MFG

www.mep.nist.gov

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Technology Acceleration Approach

U.S. Manufacturers

Technology

based growth

& competitive-

ness needs

Technologies

available for

commercialization

from the nation’s

research laboratories

(universities, Federal

labs, private sources

MEP is accelerating technology

deployment and utilization by

getting the needs of U.S.

manufacturers to Technology

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

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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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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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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.

Lean Product Development

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M A N U F A C T U R I N G E X T E N S I O N P A R T N E R S H I P

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.

E3 — Economy, Energy, and Environment

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University of Tennessee

Center for Industrial Services

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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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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

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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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CIS Mission

Deliver solutions that help Tennessee

businesses succeed, grow and create high quality

jobs

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Lean Manufacturing

Business Growth

Energy Efficiency

Government Contracting

Leadership & Supervision

Health & Safety

Quality

Technology and Innovation

University-Based Solutions

Environmental Compliance

Funding Solutions

EconomicDevelopment

Business Transformation

Six Sigma

Emergency Preparedness

Innovation Partners

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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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QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION

Thank You!!!

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