Category Archives: Regulatory Issues
President’s Advisory Council Publishes Advanced Manufacturing Recommendations
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology recently published its Report to the President on Capturing Domestic Competitive Advantage in Advanced Manufacturing. This report contains a list of recommended actions for further development of advanced manufacturing in America. … Continue reading
Like Herding Cats? the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation
The Administration’s proposed establishment of a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) is attracting global attention. Whether one is for or against the use of taxpayer’s dollars for the NNMI, the idea is a compelling one. If funded, $1 billion … Continue reading
Manufacturing can be the cornerstone to economic recovery
The Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program is the foremost public-private partnership in the U.S. MEP is tightly focused on sustaining and growing vibrant economies through innovative manufacturing. So those of us in leadership roles within the MEP are pleased to … Continue reading
Great News! Congress FY2012 budget supports key manufacturing initiatives
The House Appropriations Committee’s FY2012 budget appropriations bill passed out of committee on July 13 shows strong support for reviving manufacturing and helping small manufacturers and entrepreneurs gain access to loans to spur innovation. The Committee has increased funding for programs … Continue reading
MIT’s Technology Review: “Why Manufacturing Matters”
“Manufacturing is not merely about giving people jobs. The next generation of technological innovations is intimately tied to production processes.” In an article published in the MIT Technology Review on July 1, Suzanne Berger, a professor of political science at … Continue reading
President Obama announces $500-million investment in Advanced Manufacturing Partnership
Pittsburgh, June 24, 2011—Today, at Carnegie Mellon University, President Obama launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP), a national effort bringing together industry, universities, and the federal government to invest in the emerging technologies that will create high quality manufacturing jobs … Continue reading
Annual survey recognizes Ohio’s excellence in manufacturing and logistics
According to Ball State University’s annual Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card, Ohio is one of only two states to earn both an “A” grade in manufacturing and logistics. Indiana also earned an “A” grade in both industries. The manufacturing rating … Continue reading
U.S. International Trade Commission votes for duties on Chinese pipe imports
Here’s an important development for dozens of manufacturers in Northern Ohio who are competing on the global stage: Final vote sets duties on Chinese steel pipe, Warren Tribune-Chronicle, February 9, 2011 Washington—U.S. Rep. Timothy J. Ryan, D-Niles, called Monday’s vote by … Continue reading
