Manufacturing Update July 2023

IES News & Events

Timeout for Safety

July 19, 2023, 2-2:30 p.m. | Join the discussion

Everyone is encouraged to bring questions and ideas to discuss with fellow safety professionals in an informal but informative session.

Automation… Safety Assumed… Webinar

August 9, 2023, 9-10 a.m., Virtual, No-cost | Register to Attend

This webinar is for any small-medium size company that is considering automation for the first time or is looking at Industry 4.0 technologies and still determining the safety implications of such a journey.

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The Importance of Understanding the Process Approach Before Implementing ISO 9001 QMS Webinar

August 16, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m., Virtual, No-cost | Register to Attend

From this webinar, participants will gain an understanding of the importance of defining processes correctly and the difference between processes, procedures, and areas/functions.

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Women Business Leaders Forum

August 21, 2023, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | R egister to Attend

The mission of Defense Alliance of North Carolina Women Business Leaders Forum is simple: EMPOWER Women Business Leaders in the Defense Industry.

Defense Manufacturing Summit + Exhibition

September 7, 2023, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Register

Join us at the Emerging Technology Institute, 16824 NC- 211, Red Springs, NC 28377 for an exciting event focused on defense manufacturing.

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Celebrate Manufacturing Day – Friday, Oct. 6, 2023

Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) is an annual celebration on the first Friday in October, organized nationally by the Manufacturing Institute. It is a day dedicated to highlighting the manufacturing industry. It is an opportunity for manufacturers to inspire the next generation, positively shift perceptions about our industry, and build the foundation for the manufacturing workforce of the future by hosting an event for school children, educators, and the local community.

Learn how you can host a MFG Day event with the MFG Day 2023 Host Toolkit »

Register with the Manufacturing Institute to host a Manufacturing Day event »

Would you like to attend an MFG Day event?

Find an MFG Day event near you »

NCMEP News

New Episode: NCMEP Clocking In – Voices of North Carolina Manufacturing

In the July episode of Clocking In, NCMEP director Phil Mintz sits down with the president and owner of machining manufacturer Ketchie Inc., Courtney Silver. Phil and Courtney discuss Ketchie’s evolution, the company’s innovative mentorship program and more. Listen to the episode »

New NIST MEP Facebook Group

NIST MEP has created a manufacturing-focused Facebook group for those interested in US manufacturing news and resources. The group provides resources from NIST MEP and the MEP National Network, MEP National Network success stories, MEP Center and NIST MEP-related news articles, events and other Network related highlights can be found on the page.

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Workplace Health and Safety

In Case You Missed It: All About Workplace Safety

Although June, National Safety Month, has passed, that doesn’t mean the safety and health of your organization should take a backseat. Check out our National Safety Month blogs!

Upcoming Courses

Featured Courses

Arc Flash Awareness
September 7 | Virtual

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge to understand the specific hazards associated with electrical energy, possible injuries from exposure to those hazards and emphasis on safety-related work practices and procedures to provide them protection associated with their respective jobs and task assignments.