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Smart Manufacturing Adoption to Realize Transformative Energy Reductions for North Carolina
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Best Practice for Growing Manufacturing in North Carolina
Essentials for Success in Industry 4.0
A joint publication of the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the NC Manufacturing Extension Partnership at NC State University.
Upcoming Events
Industry Expansion Solutions: Cyber Awareness Month Lunch & Learn
October 16 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmWomen of Manufacturing Conference
October 24 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pmHow to Succeed as a Supplier in the Electric Vehicle Industry Webinar
October 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amIndustry Expansion Solutions: Cyber Awareness Month Lunch & Learn – Charlotte, NC
October 24 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTrenching and Excavation Basics – Webinar
November 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amSmart Sensors…Your Smart Manufacturing Journey Starts Here! – Webinar
November 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amOSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Basics – Webinar
December 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am2025 The NC Manufacturing Conference
April 29, 2025 - April 30, 2025
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- SBA Administrator Guzman announces transformation of customer experience for federal contracting certifications
- Luis Chia Appointed as New Director of NC State University Mineral Research Lab (MRL)
- NC State Industry Expansion Solutions Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program client, Nuream, wins North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech) Venture Challenge’s Southeastern division
- Industry Expansion Solutions NCDIDI client, Epsilon, Inc, partners with former Navy SEAL and a decorated Paralympic gold medalist, Dan Cnossen
- Phil Mintz, Director of NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions and the North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership Recognized on the Business North Carolina 2024 Power List
- NC Military Report Highlights FEDTEX Summit
- Business North Carolina’s Power List: The most influential business leaders in the state
- NC Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (NC DMCSP) participant, Erica Ford, has been named a NCSU University Faculty Scholar
- MSI Defense Solutions Awarded $24 Million Deal with US Navy
- NC Military Report highlights presentations from DMCSP Partners on the DEFTECH Coffee Call
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Industry Expansion Solutions supports industry sectors in all 100 counties in North Carolina:
- small-medium manufacturers
- educational and research institutions
- healthcare and pharmaceutical companies
- defense contractors and advanced textile entrepreneurs
- aerospace and energy sectors
- government agencies
To learn how we can help you, contact the Industry Expansion Solutions Manager in your region.
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