New Mexico MEP
Aug 14
Industry NewsRachel Schneider had limited experience in the food industry when her father purchased Ol’ Gringo Chile Company from its original owners in 2014 and began training her to take over the 22-year-old Las Cruces salsa and jarring business. Within 6 months, her father had died of cancer. “Dad had the vision, but he was gone…
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Jul 24
Maker's MemoSmall businesses, solar providers, nonprofits, and others are encouraged to participate in free grant writing workshops to learn how to prepare and apply for funds from the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) and the Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) programs. While the workshops are specific to these programs, participants will gain insight into the…
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Jul 23
Industry NewsVeronica Fuller has been sewing for more than 40 years. It’s what she loves to do. The owner of Sandia Pet Products migrated from Juarez, Mexico, 32 years ago and began working in sewing production facilities around Albuquerque, lending her expertise to manufacturing companies like Southwest Creations Collaborative, Marpac, and Sierra Peaks Corporation. In her…
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Jun 20
Industry NewsFounded in 1980 by Ivan Clay and Ellis Groomer, Clay Groomer Machine Shop (CGMS) has fulfilled the San Juan Basin’s machining needs by producing quality work in a safe and timely manner. Their success has been a result of always going above and beyond customers’ expectations. Clay Groomer historically provided on-site and mobile machining, mechanical…
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May 21
Industry NewsWithin two years of purchasing Syzygy Tile Works in Silver City, Josh and Carolyn White knew they needed to expand the business to meet national and international demand for their high-end, handcrafted ceramic tiles. Josh had worked for the company for 16 years before the previous owner retired, and he quickly made improvements to shorten…
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Apr 25
Maker's MemoThe Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs award more than $2.5 billion in research & development investment dollars to businesses across the U.S. every year. The funds allow businesses to move their idea or innovation to commercial markets while retaining the rights to their product. Eleven federal agencies participate…
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Feb 21
Industry NewsWhen Cody Waldroup purchased ABC Canvas in 2016 from the company’s founders, the serial entrepreneur thought the business would fit nicely into his portfolio of revenue-producing investments because the 35-year-old business was well known in Farmington for quality custom canvas, including marine products, commercial and industrial covers, and shade products. What Waldroup did not realize…
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Jan 15
Industry NewsWhen the coronavirus pandemic temporarily halted tourist traffic and shuttered restaurants and bars throughout New Mexico, Black Mesa Winery in Velarde had an inventory of wine and hard cider worth $100,000 and fewer avenues to deliver its products to customers. Winery owners Jerry and Lynda Burd were able to keep products moving out the door…
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Nov 13
Industry NewsFor nearly 15 years, Amanda and Dan Jackson-Miller created custom-made designer dog collars, leashes and other pet accessories from a 5,000-square-foot building in downtown Albuquerque. With demand outpacing their building’s storage capacity, the couple moved in early 2022 into a 9,000-square-foot building near the Albuquerque Sunport. They did so with the help of experts from…
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Oct 26
Industry NewsAaron Velasquez, co-owner of Theta Plate Inc., wanted to ensure the future of his Albuquerque electroplating company. The third-generation family business started by his parents in 1976 performs Military Specification and decorative electroplating on precious and other metals that range from platinum to tin. Velasquez saw opportunity beyond the company’s small aerospace jobs and jewelry…
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Aug 14
Maker's Memo“The manufacturing community has long struggled with finding skilled workers, citing, among other things, the misperceptions that manufacturing jobs underpay, are monotonous and involve working in dirty factories,” said Scott Dietz in a recent article. Dietz, of Catalyst Connection, an MEP Center based in Pittsburgh, continued, “With the adoption of Industry 4.0 — automation and…
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Jul 18
Industry NewsBonnie Cummings sees similarities in the health care she provides as a registered nurse and the customer care she offers as the owner of Third Axis Custom Engraving. The Farmington business owner shares knowledge and creativity to help customers — and patients — achieve their goals. Cummings spent 13 years working full time at a…
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Jul 17
Maker's MemoNew Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership (New Mexico MEP), in partnership with the Albuquerque chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and the New Mexico Coalition of Sustainable Communities, is inviting students to offer solutions to sustainability challenges faced by the state’s manufacturers. Students will compete with one another by submitting a short video or…
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Jun 19
Maker's MemoMeet the Matterport camera. One of its superpowers is replicating your facility in digital form. By stitching together 3D scans of photos and line art, Matterport can enable you to take a virtual walk through your manufacturing space. Perhaps you’re creating a 3D demonstration of how you make your product but there is sensitive information…
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May 14
Maker's MemoStrap on a pair of augmented reality goggles and explore tech that can be applied to any manufacturing process. At New Mexico MEP’s Tech Demo Workshop, you can test new technology before investing in it. If you’re curious about implementing additive manufacturing, collaborative robots, optical sorting equipment and other tech in your facility, call us…
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Apr 16
Industry NewsWorking with New Mexico Manufacturing Extension Partnership (New Mexico MEP) shaved at least a year off the time RingIR president Dr. Charles Harb expected to spend getting his company’s portable gas-detecting product ready for market. And given the disruption and delay caused by the state’s protracted coronavirus-related shutdown, the value of that time is hard…
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Mar 13
Maker's MemoWould adding automation to your company improve your bottom line? What kind of tech would best boost your competitive edge? Before investing in it, explore new technology in New Mexico MEP’s Tech Demo room. NM MEP Automation Specialist Wesley Eccles can demonstrate the tech, from robotic arms and 3D printers, to quality control cameras, and…
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Feb 13
Maker's MemoHelp build excitement around New Mexico’s manufacturing careers. Submit your video! The education and workforce development nonprofit Bridge of Southern New Mexico, in partnership with the New Mexico Public Education Department, is requesting recorded personal interviews it can share with students to build awareness about manufacturing careers. The team is particularly interested in showcasing machinists,…
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Feb 13
Industry NewsMicroscopic examination of metals can help airplane manufacturers know that the planes they build can withstand the forces involved in flight and could assure airlines that jet engine maintenance would detect problems before takeoff. A small woman-owned business based in Albuquerque is commercializing a laser optical technology that has the potential to revolutionize this “failure…
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Jan 16
Industry NewsDoctor of Oriental Medicine Janine Mahon originally formulated a healing oil to treat her own postpartum mastitis pain. Having refined it and shared it with clients at her Albuquerque clinic, demand grew, and she wondered if there might be a larger market beyond her regular clients. That’s when she launched Dr. Janine Mahon’s Rejuvenating Breast…
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Dec 13
Maker's MemoIt’s true, we’re back to making on-sight visits! Call us to discuss a challenge we could help you address, and we’ll schedule a time to visit your facility! And speaking of enriching in-person events, don’t miss the Fundamentals of Lean Manufacturing Public Workshop next month. Workshop participants will learn about reducing work in process, promoting quality…
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Nov 14
Industry News“The temptation is to do things the way they’ve always been done,” says Jessica Velasquez, co-owner of Albuquerque electroplating business Theta Plate Inc. By resisting that temptation, and with New Mexico MEP’s guidance, the third-generation family business is growing on multiple levels. Improved customer relations, streamlined operations, and an expanded client base are the results…
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Oct 29
Industry NewsRio Rancho-based Mezel Mods is an example of a company that benefits when local resource providers collaborate. In 2019, company co-owner Kristin Browning-Mezel worked with New Mexico MEP Innovation Director Scott Bryant on a project to improve company workflow, line balancing, inventory, quality, and profitability. That project increased capacity by 21% annually, shortened lead times…
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Oct 18
Industry News Navajo Spirit, a producer of Navajo traditional-inspired clothes with a modern twist in Gallup, NM, evolved out of co-owner Virginia Yazzie Ballenger’s passion for design. During the course of the company’s over-14-year partnership with NM MEP, hobby-level production evolved into a streamlined business. Working with MEP brought “a huge raise in our income as…
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Oct 01
Industry NewsAlbuquerque Business First and New Mexico M.E.P. host a virtual roundtable to kick off National Manufacturing Month (October 1-31, 2021), and share thoughts from local experts on how New Mexico M.E.P. has served as a resource for manufacturers in our state. Albuquerque Business First sales manager Will Martinez moderates the panel, with speakers Brian Rashap,…
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Sep 19
Industry News Hear it from Clay Allison, founder and CEO of Wicked Edge, a manufacturer of precision knife-sharpening equipment with a wide range of clients — from law enforcement, to outdoor enthusiasts and the culinary market. The MEP-Wicked Edge partnership was originally forged with a marketing report, which helped the company “point their ship in the…
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Sep 02
Manufacturing DayJoin New Mexico MEP for a hands-on workshop to help you improve your work area. This workshop is for the office — often called the front end or starting of an order. The free workshop will address: Customer education Communication, paperwork flow, and information Tasks, assignments by skills, and tools available Inventory Documentation Quality Payment…
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Sep 02
Manufacturing DayNew Mexico’s Outdoor Economics Conference (OEC) will be held in Farmington from September 29th – October 1st. OEC is the state’s premier gathering for outdoor recreation discussions and networking. Events will include Opening remarks by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Pitchfest, where outdoor entrepreneurs will vie for a $5,000 grand prize investment in their business Activities…
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Aug 15
Maker's MemoIn response to New Mexico manufacturer feedback, New Mexico MEP is developing a new workshop designed to help workers become proficient in the use of tools and measurements used in manufacturing. Classes, which are expected to be offered beginning in the fall of 2021, will be hands-on and will impart the knowledge that manufacturers have…
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Jul 18
Maker's MemoWhen you want to know something, what do you do? You Google it, of course! But if you want to understand how the MEP National Network is approaching workforce development across the 50 States and Puerto Rico, what do you do? Well, you may not be able to just Google it yet – but we’re…
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Jul 09
Manufacturing DayDrones and Robotics for Space Exploration NASA Minds Project Moon Hopper NASA Robotics Mining Challenge Find other applications by clicking on the headings below. Technology Military & Public Safety Civilian Healthcare & Medicine Natural Resources & Conservation Energy Back to 550-Corridor event page
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Jul 09
Manufacturing DayDrones and Robotics in the Energy Sector Pure Robotics Next Generation Pipeline Inspection Crawler Wind Turbine Inspection with Drone and Damage Analysis Drones for Safe Mining Operations Meet the turbine and compressor experts at Sulzer Sulzer’s customized and state-of-the-art compressor services are a homerun And more interesting information from Sulzer, including archival footage Emerging Technology…
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Jul 09
Manufacturing DayExplore Drones Used to Manage Fires, Livestock, and Agriculture Interagency UAS Wildland Fire Operations Precision Agriculture Natural Resource Management (Find other applications by clicking on the headings below.) Technology Military & Public Safety Civilian Healthcare & Medicine Energy Space Back to 550-Corridor event page
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Jul 09
Manufacturing DayExplore How Robotics and Drones Are Saving Lives Zipline Drones Delivering Lifesaving Blood Medical Supplies Zipline Drones Delivering COVID Vaccines Da Vinci SP Surgical System Breezy One Sanitizing Robot at Albuquerque Sunport Find other applications by clicking on the headings below. Technology Military & Public Safety Civilian Natural Resources & Conservation Energy Space Back to…
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Jul 09
Manufacturing DayExplore How People Are Using Drones For Business, Hobbies, and Sports Drone Filming Castle Rock Zip Lining One-Take Drone Video of Minnesota Bowling Alley Drone Soccer Riders Robotics Competition Platform Team Drone New Mexico Drones at STEM Santa Fe 2021 Summer Camp Be Greater Than Average Battling Bots: Find other applications by clicking on the…
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Jul 09
Manufacturing DayExplore Military & Public Safety Applications NIST Prize Challenge Launches Research for Unmanned Aircraft in Search and Rescue. Read the article. NIST Drone Technology to Support First Responder Missions SkillsUSA Urban Search and Rescue Competition SkillsUSA Urban Search and Rescue Bomb Squad – Team Interview – New Mexico State Police Drone Search and Rescue of…
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Jul 09
Manufacturing DayExplore Technology Applications The Fourth Industrial Revolution is Upon Us, and Automation Through Robotics is the Future. View the summary. Autonomous Flight and Aquatic Systems Laboratory at New Mexico Tech And the Laboratory’s Drone Flight Test Read about Team Drone New Mexico programs at New Mexico Tech. SkillsUSA Robotics and Automation Technology Competition Robotics Skies…
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Jul 09
Manufacturing DayOverview of the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from UAS Colorado MEP bots video/presentation from intern Drone Classification, Configuration, and Applications AUVSI slides: UAS Colorado Overview (Constantin) Breezy One Sanitizing Robot at Albuquerque Sunport Amazon’s Warehouse Robots Interagency UAS Wildland Fire Operations New Mexico Tech Autonomous Flight and Aquatic Systems Laboratory Team Drone New…
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Jun 22
Manufacturing DayFriday, October 15, 2021 Tentative Agenda: 9:00 am Welcome: Milo McMim, Principal, Bond Wilson Technical Center History of the center Sponsor appreciation Overview and highlights about New Mexico manufacturing 10:00 am Booths open Demonstrations start Presentations Presentations within technical programs: Culinary Arts Construction Technology Mechatronics (engineering/Computer/Science) Welding Healthcare (Pre-Nursing) Donations and support provided by: Corporate Partners…
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Jun 14
Maker's MemoUsed in cyberattacks that can paralyze organizations, ransomware is malicious software that encrypts a computer system’s data and demands payment to restore access. To help organizations protect against ransomware attacks and recover from them if they happen, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published an infographic offering a series of simple tips…
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May 15
Maker's MemoWhen Dave Keicher, vice president of Integrated Deposition Solutions (IDS), requested marketing and sales growth assistance in early 2020, New Mexico MEP saw an opportunity to innovate by adding services not typically provided by the center. IDS (https://www.idsnm.com/) is an eight-year-old electronic-printer company that uses technology commercialized from Sandia National Laboratory to embed electronics into…
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Apr 19
Maker's MemoJack’s Plastic Welding enjoys a wide customer base that covers the gamut of human activity. From river rafting to the oil and gas, medical, and water industries, and everything in between, the Aztec manufacturer builds products for local customers first, and then adapts them to fit a wider market. “We often hear people comment ‘Isn’t…
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Feb 14
Maker's MemoBy Finance New Mexico Before joining ACME Worldwide Enterprises 13 years ago, Managing Director Eugene Moya had worked for large companies that were registered with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). But he had never led a company through ISO registration and didn’t think ACME was big enough to warrant the investment of time and…
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