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Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) Wins Achievement Award
The North Carolina Awards for Excellence (NCAfE) announced today that Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority (CIHA) will receive the 2024 NCAfE Level 3 Advanced Award. Organizations recognized with this award exhibit a strong command of performance improvement principles...
Shurtape Technologies: A Transformative Journey in Process Development and Training
Overview of Shurtape Technologies Headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, Shurtape Technologies, LLC, is a fifth-generation, family-owned business and one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of adhesive tape and home and office products....
Smart Manufacturing Adoption to Realize Transformative Energy Reductions in North Carolina
Through a federal grant from the Department of Energy, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions can provide financial assistance for small-to-medium sized manufacturers to offset some of the expenses of non-equipment costs to adopt and integrate...
Industry Expansion Solutions’ 2025 Webinar Schedule Announced!
NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions produces a full range of informative and educational webinar topics each year. The 2025 schedule is now published: Free Supplier Matching Services January 9, 2025 | 10-11 a.m. | Register to Attend The webinar...
Hire a NC State University Engineering Intern for $15 per Hour This Summer
NC State University’s Rural Works! internship program connects students to rural communities through paid summer internships. The Rural Works! Internship Program The Rural Works! Internship Program is affordable for the company and provides competitive...
Industry Expansion Solutions Presents A Cybersecurity Lunch + Learn
Written by: Steven Hughes Director of Business Development & Management NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions hosted a Lunch and Learn session on Cyber Security Awareness at the Polymers Center in Charlotte on Thursday, October 24, 2024. The...
Manufacturing Day is Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 – Get Involved!
Are you ready, willing, and able to inspire the next generation of the workforce and shift perceptions about the manufacturing industry? Join thousands of manufacturers nationwide on Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) who are hosting an open house and tour of their...
Steps for Communicating Evaluation Design to PIs
We’re excited to share a new blog post by Leressa Suber, Ph.D., titled "Steps for Communicating Evaluation Design to PIs." In this post, Leressa provides a step-by-step guide to effectively engage with ATE PIs, from designing an evaluation plan to refining it...
The Secret Weakness the CrowdStrike Disaster Revealed
On July 19, 2024, one of the largest computer outages ever occurred. Details are still trickliang in, and the impact is still being felt particularly at airports where a single plane malfunction can cause a ripple effect of delays and cancellations.
Transforming Tradition: How Jenkins Electric Integrates Lean Principles and Leadership Training to Enhance Efficiency and Foster Collaboration
Balancing traditional manufacturing methods with modern ones is essential for companies seeking to thrive in a competitive and rapidly evolving market. Rooted in craftsmanship and precision, traditional techniques offer unmatched quality and authenticity,...