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Smart Manufacturing Adoption in North Carolina
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Industry Events
NCMS Sustainment Accelerator Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
August 25 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pmIntroduction to Government Proposals and Source Selection Tips
August 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am2026 Ergonomics Symposium
September 1 - September 2Test Flight Pitch Practice at First Flight (HYBRID)
September 1 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 amManufacturing Excellence Summit
September 2Legwear Development for Entrepreneurs
September 8 @ 9:00 am - September 9 @ 5:00 pmFall 2026 ISE/MEM Career Fair
September 8 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pmToyota Kata Overview: Problem Solving Through the Pit Crew Experience
September 9 @ 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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SAVE THE DATE
April 8-9, 2027
Call for Speakers by October 15, 2026
Latest News / Blogs From IES
- NSF awards 12 new Regional Innovation Engines to fuel research, jobs and economic growth nationwide
- NC State, Gaston College lead $480 million defense textile hub
- NC State, U.S. Army Establish New Strategic Partnership
- Wendy Lang, Assistant Executive Director of IES, Participates in a Business NC Roundtable Discussion
- MxD Awarded $67 Million from U.S. Department of War to Advance Ongoing Modernization of the Organic Industrial Base
- Wendy Lang, Assistant Executive Director of IES, participates in a panel discussion, “Manufacturing Revolution,” in the July issue of Business North Carolina.
- NC State’s Rural Works! Program Honored with UEDA Award of Excellence in Talent Development
- Celebrating American Manufacturing at 250 with MEP Leaders from New England!
- Nester wins $3.2 million annual contract to keep Army, Marines’ feet warm
- July 1, 2026, NC Military Business Report
- North Carolina Wins Platinum Shovel Award for Economic Development Excellence
- FEDTEX 2026 draws record crowd as defense textile sector focuses on resilience, innovation
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- Enhanced NCMBC Federal Opportunity Notification System
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Industry Extension Services 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 Extension Services Manager in your region.
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