The Past, Present and Future of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Bill Rafferty TMAC South Central Director

Southwest Research Institute Large Nonprofit Revenue from Contracts Applied Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation Services Physical Sciences & Engineering Broad Technological Base Capital-Intensive Operation Customers Across Nation and the Globe

Agenda Why Manufacturing Matters Trends over the Past 30 years Manufacturing Extension Partnership TMAC IMCP and Manufacturing USA

Quiz 1. What sector has the highest multiplier effect on the economy?

Quiz 2. What countries are the top producers in the world?

3. Is Manufacturing Growing or Shrinking in the US?

4. Are there good jobs in Manufacturing?

Quiz continued 5. What percentage of all the U.S. patents annually come from manufacturing? Answer: ~90% 6. What are the top five states for manufacturing job creation? Answer: 1. California 2. Texas 3. Ohio 4. Illinois 5. Pennsylvania

7. Where are these cars made? Chevrolet Impala Michigan Ford F-150 Michigan Toyota Tundra Texas (San Antonio) Chevrolet Tahoe Texas (Arlington) Hyundai Sonata Alabama BMW X3, X5 and X6 South Carolina Kia Optima Georgia Mercedes-Benz GL, M, R Alabama Volkswagen Passat Tennessee Ferrari Italy

Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership www.nist.gov/mep mfg@nist.gov (301)975-5020

MEP Overview MISSION To enhance the productivity and technological performance of U.S. Manufacturing. ROLE MEP s state and regional centers facilitate and accelerate the transfer of manufacturing technology in partnership with industry, universities and educational institutions, state governments, and NIST and other federal and research laboratories and agencies. www.nist.gov/mep mfg@nist.gov (301)975-5020

MEP Program in Short Program Started in 1988 At least one center in all 50 states by 1996 National Network System of Centers serving Manufacturers in each State. Partnership Model Federal, State and Industry MEP System Budget $128 Million Federal Budget with Cost Share Requirements for Centers Global Competitiveness Program was created by the 1988 Omnibus Trade And Competitive Act Evolving Role Program continues to evolve in order to support manufacturers during changing economic situations. www.nist.gov/mep mfg@nist.gov (301)975-5020

National Network 18

Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center

What MEP Does Work with small and medium size manufacturers to help them create and retain jobs, increase profits and save time and money Focus on meeting manufacturer s short term needs, but in context of overall company strategy. Reach over 30,000 manufacturing firms and complete over 10,000 projects per year. Provides companies with a consistent set of services including: Supply Chain Development Quality Systems Workforce Development Lean Process Innovation and Growth Sustainability www.nist.gov/mep mfg@nist.gov (301)975-5020

Engagement Methods Awareness seminars Training and workshops Customized projects Strategic Business Transformation Assistance at the customer s location

22 TMAC South Central Staff Jim Caldwell Sandra Hawkins Kristin Wheatley Bill Rafferty Paul Evans Barbara Harding Ed Latson

Collaborators Individuals Joshua Hargrave Simplicit Engineering Dan Bauer Integrated Training Resources Mike Senneway MJS Consulting Gary Arnold Integrated Peak Solutions Organizations San Antonio Manufacturers Association Austin Regional Manufacturers Asscoiation APICS ASQ (hopefully soon)

Future Training Programs

Future of MEP

Funding MEP is a line item the Department of Commerce s Budget Funding level is approved each year $141 Million request by President Obama Currently in a CR which puts us at $128 Million Program has solid support on both sides of the aisle American Innovation and Competitiveness Act Signed last week by President Obama Makes permanent 1 to 1 funding Re-competition every 10 years 3 rd Party Independent Survey PLEASE HELP US MAINTAIN THIS FUNDING BY FILLING OUT OUR SURVEY. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

Supporting Other Federal Manufacturing Initiatives IMCP Manufacturing USA

Department of Commerce (DoC) Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) Program What it is: The IMCP designation is intended to help communities that have demonstrated best practices within a specific manufacturing sector to further cultivate an environment to create well-paying manufacturing jobs and industry growth through targeted public and private investments across a community s industrial ecosystem. Benefit IMCP Participating Agencies have agreed to provide preferential consideration, and/or consideration in the determination of application merit, and/or grant supplemental awards (totaling approximately $1.3 billion) for Manufacturing Communities for the following economic development programs: Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Department of Transportation (DOT) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Administration (SBA) U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) 28

The AMP consortium covers 8 counties: Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson. 30

Manufacturing USA National Network for Manufacturing Innovation

Manufacturing USA A series of institutes to solve manufacturing challenges in specific technology areas $70-80M federal funding over five years 1:1 cost match required Launched by President Obama in 2014 13 awarded so far; 1 more anticipated Multiple agencies Dept. of Commerce Dept. of Defense Dept. of Energy

Bridging the Gap Between Research and Application Mfg USA Institutes: Manufacturing Technology Innovation, Maturation, Commercialization, Insertion

Approved Federal Manufacturing Initiatives 6 - ATM Photonics 13 - REMADE 7 - NEXFLEX 2 - DMDII 3 - LIFT 12 - ARMI 8 - AFFOA 10 - RAPID 5 - IACMI 1 - AmericaMakes 11 - NIIMBL 9 - SMLC 4 - PowerAmerica IMCP Communities (24) NNMI Institutes for Manufacturing Innovation (IMIs) (13) Plus 1 more IMI currently in bid process: (RIME-MII) 34

Manufacturing USA Institutes 1. America Makes (Additive Manufacturing) DoD 2. DMDII (Digital Manufacturing & Design Innovation Institute) DoD 3. LIFT (Lightweight Innovation for Tomorrow lightweight metals) DoD 4. Power America (Power efficient semiconductors) DoE 5. IACMI (Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Institute) DoE 6. AIM Photonics (American Institute for Manufacturing Integrated Photonics) DoD 7. NEXTFLEX (Flexible hybrid electronics) DoD 8. AFFOA (Advanced Functional Fabrics of America) DoD 9. SMLC (Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition smart sensors) DoE 10. RAPID (Modular Chemical Process Intensification for Energy Efficiency) DoE 11. NIIMBL (National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals) - DoC 12. ARMI (Advanced Biofabrication/Regenerative Tissue Manufacturing) DoD 13. REMADE (Reducing Embodied Energy & Decreasing Emissions) - DoE 14. TBD (Robots in Manufacturing Environments RIME) DoD

Current Opportunity - RIME Robotics in Manufacturing Environments Manufacturing Innovation Institute (RIME-MII) FOA from the Dept. of Defense / TARDEC $80M over 5 years Evaluation Criteria: Factor 1: Business Plan Factor 2: Technical Plan Factor 3: Education and Workforce Development Plan Schedule: FOA Key Dates Proposers Day (California) 10 August 2016 Proposers Day (Virginia) 12 August 2016 Concept Paper Due 01 September 2016 Proposal Invitation Mid-late September 2016 Proposals Due (tentative) Mid to late November 2016 (will be specified in Proposal Invitation) Anticipated Award Mid to late January 2017

Robotics is the Future of Advanced Manufacturing New robotic technologies have the potential to transform a wide range of manufacturing applications to create competitive advantages for businesses of all sizes

Thank You! Bill Rafferty TMAC South Central Director