Integrate Technology Solutions to Gain a Competitive Advantage
Manufacturers need technology to make processes more efficient, increase product quality, and free up their workforce from routine tasks, resulting in improved operations, increased customer satisfaction, and the potential to take on more orders and new customers. Whether you are a small manufacturer with no technology applications or a mid-size to large manufacturer looking to add to your plant’s current technology, even the smallest technology addition, aligned with your organization’s goals, can make a large impact on your production and bottom line. Look for this symbol () to identify our services that are also offered virtually.
Automation Assessment
Whether you have some automation in your plant and want to incorporate more or you are looking at using automation for the first time, GaMEP, as an unbiased party to any technology in the marketplace, will conduct a gap assessment to provide you with automation knowledge and recommendations. Download the Automation Assessment Flyer.
Technology Scouting
Grow your business by filling a technology gap to help you produce a product, implement a process, or find other manufacturers that need an underutilized technology you have within your plant. Download the Technology Scouting Flyer.
Automation Training
Learn how to apply the right equipment within your operation. GaMEP’s one-day automation training will teach you and your team how to evaluate operations, identify new equipment based on needs and your company’s long-term goals, and justify the financial aspect of automation. Download the Automation Training Flyer.
Product Design for Existing Manufacturers
Utilize a GaMEP mechanical engineer to assist in the design or redesign of a mechanical product that you can build and take to market. This service is available for small, existing manufacturers that do not have a mechanical engineer on staff. Download the Product Design for Existing Manufacturers Flyer.
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Learn how to successfully implement and sustain your automation project through a 4-phase Advanced Manufacturing implementation process. This process will teach you how to identify the right technology for your plant, determine appropriate vendors, oversee your project from start to finish, and build a maintenance plan. Download the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Flyer.
Industry 4.0 (Optimization)
Allow GaMEP Industry 4.0 experts to assist you through the implementation of new manufacturing systems, upgrades, and equipment that will increase access to valuable data, and in return maximize productivity, boost revenue growth, and foster optimal performance on the plant floor. Download the Industry 4.0 (Optimization) Flyer.
General Cybersecurity Assistance
Cyberattacks are a huge threat to all companies, especially small and medium-sized manufacturers. Work with the GaMEP to conduct a Gap Assessment to identify your company’s electronic security risk and develop a cybersecurity plan to protect sensitive data and ensure that your operations continue to run smoothly. Download the General Cybersecurity Assistance Flyer.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Assistance
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a new standard that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has introduced to ensure that DoD suppliers implement appropriate cybersecurity practices and processes to safeguard sensitive government information located on information systems. Utilize GaMEP’s CMMC Assistance to help you achieve the appropriate level of CMMC in accordance with NIST SP 800 – 171 requirements. Download the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Assistance Flyer.
Federal Grant Assistance Programs for Manufacturers
Do you have an idea, but don’t know how finance it? These Federal funding opportunities, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR), provide non-dilutive research funding to help businesses advance R&D, product development, and prove its technology is feasible. For more information, and to find out if you qualify, contact Connie Casteel with the Advanced Technology Development Center (ADTC) at ude.hcetag.etavonninull@leetsac.einnoc or visit https://atdc.org/overview/capital/.
