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The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program has tapped the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center to lead a national effort to prepare MEP centers to roll out cybersecurity services to small and medium-size manufac...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/The-Center-to-Manage-National-Cybersecurity-Initia
Last modified - May 02, 2022

For small businesses in today’s global and technologically advanced market, it is crucial to maintain competitiveness and stay aligned with larger organizations. Generally speaking, small and medium sized manufacturers, those categorized with less than 250 employees, are ...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/October-2016/Small-Medium-Sized-Manufacturers-Take-Advantage
Last modified - April 25, 2019

BY: ROGER TOMLINSON A manufacturer’s focus each day must revolve around increasing production, reducing costs and generating profits—while simultaneously minimizing the risk of errors. This can be a delicate balance for manufacturers to achieve. That’s why implementin...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/August-2017/Improving-Your-Value-Implementing-Lean-Manufactur
Last modified - April 24, 2019

C: 269.491.3219 mgettel@the-center.org Mark Gettel is a Business Solutions Manager for the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center’s southwest region. Mark’s responsibilities include supporting small to medium-sized Michigan manufacturers by providing them with assistan...

https://www.the-center.org/About-The-Center/Our-Team/Business-Solutions/Mark-Gettel
Last modified - July 16, 2021

  drive MANUFACTURING innovation and growth with STC grant funding The Global Epicenter of Mobility (GEM) initiative is working to expand Michigan’s mobility capacity and boost our economy. The STC Grant is a targeted funding program helping Michigan companies purs...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/STC-Grant
Last modified - July 30, 2025

  In recent years, manufacturers around the globe have had to adapt to new challenges with the workforce, technology evolutions, changing economy and tariffs, among others. However, none of these challenges could prepare manufacturers for the crisis they would endure with t...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/July-2020/How-Have-Michigan-Manufacturers-Fared-During-COVID
Last modified - July 16, 2020

With the first quarter of 2015 under our belt, several aspects of the manufacturing industry have gained momentum. These trends are expected to continue and rapidly impact 21 st   century manufacturing around the globe.   Industry Growth for the U.S. & Mic...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/April-2015/Industry-Update-Four-Hot-Trends-in-U-S-Manufactu
Last modified - May 29, 2019

BY: REBEKAH MCCARTER Recently, manufacturers have been tasked with managing new challenges related to supply chains and talent shortages in addition to dealing with long-standing problems like optimizing efficiency and profitability. For some, an answer to these challeng...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/June-2021/Microfactories-The-Future-of-Manufacturing-or-Just
Last modified - July 28, 2021

As costs continue to rise and customers repeatedly seek price reductions, it’s no surprise that manufacturing profits are feeling the pinch. That’s why it’s critical for businesses to look into environmental performance as a means to save money. Read the full article provide...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Use-Green-Manufacturing-and-Sustainability-to-Redu
Last modified - May 05, 2022

The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) has announced the addition of Chuck Werner and Andy Nichols to its Lean/Six Sigma and Quality teams. Werner was named Lean Program Manager while Nichols joined as a Quality Program Manager. 

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/The-Center-Adds-Lean-Six-Sigma-and-Quality-Experts
Last modified - May 05, 2022