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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
How Toyota Kata Can Keep Your Organization On the Road of Continuous Improvement
“Kata'' is the Japenese word for “form”, this word is used mostly when talking about martial arts and describing the detailed way a group of people practice choreographed movements in unison in an effort to perfect them. Like martial arts, manufacturing techniques can...
NC State Researchers Create Alternative to Crucial Aircraft Part
Researchers at NC State College of Engineering have created an alternative to the current aluminum leading edges of aircraft wings. It’s a hybrid material they call, infused composite metal foam (CMF). Afsaneh Rabiei, the author of a paper on the work and a professor...
FMEA Revision – AIAG VDA FMEA 1st Edition
Automotive suppliers to both German and North American Automotive OEMs will find it easier to meet FMEA customer requirements in the future with a new industry handbook that combines the best practices of both into one guide. That’s right! Creating an AIAG FMEA 4th...
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