New Mexico MEP
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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Jan 17
Maker's MemoOSHA published a Final Rule to amend its recordkeeping regulation to remove the requirement to electronically submit to OSHA information from the OSHA Form 300 (Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) and OSHA Form 301 (Injury and Illness Incident Report) for establishments with 250 or more employees that are required to routinely keep injury and illness records.…
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Nov 15
Maker's MemoCarla Gallegos-Ortega’s homemade salsas were a hit with family and friends for as long as she can remember. In 2017, she entered the Salsa Festival in Albuquerque’s Old Town and enlisted her daughter and a few friends to help her produce 16 gallons of salsa in an outdoor tent. She left that festival with an…
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Oct 19
Maker's MemoAn October 2020 report released by the United States Patent and Trademark Office offers opinions by the business and manufacturing community about Artificial Intelligence. The report, Public Views on Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property Policy, is based on comments the USPTO received from 197 stakeholders, including individuals, associations, corporations and foreign IP offices in 2019…
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Oct 15
Manufacturing DayRhino Health Inc., located in the Church Rock Industrial Park on the Navajo Nation, manufactures nitrile rubber gloves used in medical, food service, automotive, janitorial, and other applications. Rhino Health is a U.S.-based company with a global management team from the Korean rubber conglomerate Jungwoo Rubber and Plastic. Made from synthetic rubber, nitrile gloves are…
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Oct 15
Manufacturing DayComputer Aided Technology offers a team of engineering and manufacturing experts that help clients expand their capabilities and improve productivity through innovative technology. By understanding clients’ challenges, Computer Aided Technology finds solutions that enable business’ success. With the help of a powerful portfolio of software, 3D printing, 3D scanning and metrology, PDM and PLM, design…
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Oct 15
Manufacturing DayComputer Aided Technology offers a team of engineering and manufacturing experts that help clients expand their capabilities and improve productivity through innovative technology. By understanding clients’ challenges, Computer Aided Technology finds solutions that enable business’ success. With the help of a powerful portfolio of software, 3D printing, 3D scanning and metrology, PDM and PLM, design…
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Oct 15
Manufacturing DaySanta Fe Brewing Company is New Mexico’s oldest brewery, distributing beer throughout New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, and Arizona. All of its beer is brewed, canned, and bottled in Santa Fe. It was the first craft brewery to can its own beer. In the fall of 2019, the brewery became a destination when it added…
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Oct 08
Manufacturing DayIntegra Technologies is a global leader in the sourcing, packaging, testing, and characterization of highly specialized semiconductor components and related services. Its full-turnkey capabilities are uniquely qualified to serve mission-critical applications where dependability and failure-free performance are paramount. By embracing the principles and concepts of a “Total Quality Management” culture, Integra Technologies recognizes the need…
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Oct 07
Manufacturing DayQC Group, a subsidiary of Industrial Inspection & Analysis Inc., provides “Story-Worthy Service” to customers around the globe who are developing, expanding and supplementing their quality engineering resources. Established in 1986 as Quality Consultants and Inspection Services (QCIS), the company has grown to be one of the largest dedicated quality service providers in the United…
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Oct 06
Manufacturing DayNew Mexico Energy Manufacturing is a nonprofit organization that is both a consortium and an institute. The consortium consists of three divisions: The Research Alliance, Manufacturing Deployment, and Workforce Development. These divisions work together in sync to broaden the energy manufacturing industry in the state of New Mexico. The institute is a membership organization that…
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Oct 01
Manufacturing DayCreators Wanted: A Program for America’s Students This is the Manufacturing Institute’s national kickoff event for MFG Day 2020 events. The program is hosted by Jay Flores, Global STEM Ambassador with remarks from Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, and Dr. Walt Copan, Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology…
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Sep 29
Manufacturing DayHeadquartered in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Lectrosonics makes wireless microphone systems and audio processing products used daily in mission-critical applications. Its products have been used by film and TV productions such as Breaking Bad and the Iron Man movies, touring musicians such as Journey and AC/DC, theaters such as the Santa Fe Opera and the…
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Sep 23
Manufacturing DaySanta Fe Spirits is New Mexico’s largest distillery, and it has won national awards for five of the spirits it makes here in the state. Founded by Englishman and whiskey aficionado Colin Keegan in 2010, Santa Fe Spirits uses local ingredients to create high-quality Scotch-style whiskies and Calvados-style apple brandies. Its nine products, distilled in…
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Sep 23
Manufacturing DayThe Valencia Flour Mill uses antique milling machines to turn New Mexican-grown grain into flour for modern specialty mixes such as Valencia Sopaipilla & Fry Bread Mix and Valencia Blue Corn Muffin & Pancake mixes. These modern products are marketed to restaurants through statewide distribution channels. People who visited the facility during Mfg Day 2019…
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Sep 13
Maker's MemoJTIP funds classroom and on-the-job training for new jobs in expanding or relocating businesses for up to 6 months. The program reimburses 50-75% of employee wages. These trainees can be new employees, or those currently employed looking for higher-wage promotions. These funds are specifically set aside by the Legislature each year and can only be…
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Aug 25
Industry NewsDear Manufacturer, As you know, the country is currently taking measures to respond to COVID-19. During these unprecedented times, we appreciate your trust in us. All of this is new, and it is not normal! Right now, businesses must focus on cost-saving methods as they remain competitive in a changing marketplace. Some businesses have been forced…
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Aug 25
Manufacturing DayJoin the conversation and see what’s being made in Aztec and the northwest region of New Mexico! This virtual event is a collaboration of manufacturers, support organizations, and educational groups. The program features remarks from the City of Aztec and State of New Mexico Economic Development Department, and special presentations from industry partners such as…
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Aug 25
Manufacturing DayNew Mexico MEP and industry partners collaborated to offer a one-of-a-kind hybrid live and virtual series of events celebrating manufacturing careers, technology, and resources in Northwest New Mexico along the US-550 Corridor and beyond. Events in 2021 featured exciting educational opportunities and working with drone and robotic technology. Click on each category for on-demand presentations…
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Aug 16
Maker's MemoAs we travel about the state talking with manufacturers, we find there is an uneasiness about the requirements for safety. So we offer the following outline that introduces the major elements required for most companies, starting with employer responsibilities. Provide a workplace free from serious recognized hazards, and comply with standards rules and regulations issued…
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Aug 16
Maker's MemoThe Delicious New Mexico local food e-commerce and distribution enterprise was developed by the Rio Grande Community Development Corporation at the South Valley Economic Development Center, in partnership with Agri-Cultura Network and the Hispanic-American Institute, under grant AM170100XXXXG102 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Delicious New Mexico helps local farmers, ranchers, and food producers conduct…
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Jun 14
Maker's MemoThe New Mexico COVID-19 Emergency Supply Collaborative‘s success in delivering much-needed supplies to medical facilities is a story worth sharing. During the collaborative’s inception, our office was closed but NM MEP’s work kept going. MEP’s Innovation Directors (IDs) met weekly with businesses or regional partners. For example, Denise Williams was part of the Farmington group, which…
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May 17
Maker's MemoAll of us at New Mexico MEP want to acknowledge the nimble and innovative contributions the following companies have made in the fight against COVID-19. A BIG THANK YOU TO: The manufacturers that have uploaded their capabilities to the NM Emergency Supply Sourcing and Manufacturing website https://www.nmcovid19.org/. That information has resulted in PPE and other…
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Apr 15
Maker's MemoA website dedicated to recruiting New Mexico suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, makers and testing-centers in the fight against COVID-19 has been launched by several of the state’s universities, research institutions and manufacturing support organizations. The website aims to quickly source, produce and test needed medical and other supplies that will bolster on-the-ground efforts to stop the…
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