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Smart Manufacturing Adoption to Realize Transformative Energy Reductions for North Carolina
Learn more about this federally funded program to assist small to medium-sized manufacturers
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.
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February 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amSmart Sensing II: From the Breadboard to the Dashboard – Webinar
March 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amEmergency Response – Webinar
March 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amGoing Green – Webinar
April 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Industry Events
Latest News / Blogs From IES
- Phil Mintz, Executive Director of NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions, participates on the 2025 Economic Forecast Roundtable
- North Carolina Ranked #1 Best State for Manufacturing
- Nuream named in Top Tech Startups to Watch
- 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
can help your business innovate, grow and prosper. We can help you identify the resources, tools and customized programs needed to increase your organization’s productivity, efficiency, quality and profit.
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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