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Services and Solutions
Enhance growth, improve productivity, reduce costs, lower risk and expand capacity.
Industries
Find a solution designed and customized to suit your unique industry needs.
Training and Courses
Unparalleled training and educational programs with multiple ways to learn and grow.
Who We Are
Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) is the engineering-based, solutions-driven, client-focused extension unit of NC State's College of Engineering. Our broad portfolio of solutions and deep industry expertise help organizations grow, innovate and prosper. Our extensive partnerships with business, industry, education and government generate a unique culture of collaboration that provides access to cutting-edge expertise, research, and technology.
We serve clients at every level of their organization, no matter what the challenge. We focus on delivering practical and enduring results and equipping our clients to grow and lead. Since 2000, IES-led NCMEP efforts have resulted in $2.9 billion in economic benefit to the State of North Carolina.
IES offers a broad range of assessments, a portfolio of solutions and expertise in many industry sectors. We can also tailor our solutions to your individual requirements. If you don't find your industry listed in our solutions, contact us to see how we can design a solution customized to your organization's particular needs.
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NEWS & UPDATES
IES Awarded Research Project by NCDOT
Raleigh, N.C., August 5, 2019 –NC State Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) today announced it has been awarded $94K for a research project funded by the Research & Development Unit of the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The project, titled...
Focus On… UV and Heat Safety
In North Carolina, heat and humidity go together like biscuits and gravy. These intense conditions make people working outside more susceptible to heat-related illness and UV damage. Exposure to UV rays and extreme heat can have various negative impacts on your...
Appreciating the Simple Things in Life
Her name is Margaret. We call her Maggie—a black lab mix adopted from the local shelter. Maggie is a simple dog which is what I love most about her because life is complicated. Yesterday, in the waiting area at my daughter’s orthodontist, I overheard a conversation...
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