Association / Cluster
Marketing Partner

Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP) is a national network with hundreds of specialists who understand the needs of America's small manufacturers. Our national network consists of manufacturing extension partnership centers located in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. MEP provides companies with services and access to public and private resources to enhance growth, improve productivity, reduce costs, and expand capacity.
Mailing Address:
100 Bureau Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20899
United States of America
Tel: 301-975-2000
Website: https://www.nist.gov/mep/centers
Company Category: Engineering
Company Sector: Association / Cluster
Keywords: Data, manufacturing
Partner Status: Marketing Partner
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Using AI to Collect & Leverage Data
Data is the foundation of Industry 4.0. While skilled workers will always be essential, data is reshaping the manufacturing landscape, enabling automation of repetitive tasks, empowering smarter decision-making with AI assistance, and reducing defects and downtime. This shift allows small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) to compete more effectively on quality, speed, and cost. While AI and machine learning systems typically require around two years to collect enough data to reach their full potential, manufacturers can start seeing benefits almost immediately with basic analysis tools and dashboards. Our MEP National NetworkTM expert explains how in this Manufacturing Tomorrow article.
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The Rise of AI in Manufacturing to Collect and Use Data
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