NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)
Funds state manufacturing centers delivering advisory, training, and technology adoption services to small and medium manufacturers.
United Stateswww.nist.gov
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About
The NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) is the federal program that funds a national network of 51 state-designated MEP Centers serving small and medium-sized U.S. manufacturers. Federal appropriations cover about half the operating cost, with the balance coming from state and local government, private entities, and client fees. The centers deliver advisory, training, and technolog…