2. Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) affiliate
Who We Are
Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) affiliate
Began over 20 years ago using a public/private partnership with each state in the US (62 centers total)
FOCUS  YOU. The small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturer - to help you create and retain jobs, increase profits, and save time and money.

3. Manufacturers Extension Partnership
What is MEP?
Manufacturers Extension Partnership
How it all fits:
FASTLANE has a contract with Ohio DSA to be the MEP affiliate for the West Central Ohio region

4. FASTLANE
A team of manufacturing consultants and engineers dedicated to providing top resources and making them affordable to small and mid-size manufacturers. We work to increase revenue, accelerate technology, create jobs, and generate cost savings for Dayton area manufacturing businesses.

5. Ohio Manufacturing
Ohio – MEP Map FASTLANE region

6. The Part FASTLANE Plays
Manufacturing is FASTLANE’s foundation. We are a small/medium manufacturing life line that exists to:
Enhance manufacturer’s competitiveness
Move quickly to find the right solutions
Engage the right resources
Deliver results for manufacturing businesses

7. Areas of Assistance Continuous Improvement Sustainability
LEAN
Six Sigma
Kaisen
ISO Quality 9001
ISO Quality AS 9101
ISO Quality TL 9001
ISO Quality 13485
ISO Quality 17025
ISO Food Safety 22001
OHSAS 18001 5S
Set Up Reduction
Kanban
Lean Enterprise
Statistical Process Control
Root Cause Analysis
Value Stream Mapping
Succession Planning
Sustainability
ISO 14001
ISO 50001
E3 Energy, Environment,
Gas/Fluid recovery/reclaiming
Economy
Energy Assessments
Carbon Footprint Mapping
Energy Management Training
Compliance
Workforce Development
TWI
Manufacturing Certifications
Individual Training Certifications
CNC Training Welding Training
CAD Training
Customized Training
Professional Development Programs
Skill Training
Supply Chain Development
OEM Supplier Training
Supplier Development
Quality Standards & Assurance
Technical Assistance
Technology Implementation
Local Sourcing & Analysis
Inventory Management
Testing
Equipment Access
Technology Acceleration
Product Design & Development
Commercialization Management
LEAN Product Development
Growth Coaching
Tech Transfer
Testing & Validation
Innovation Engineering
Additive Manufacturing
Engineering Support
Sensors & Electronics
Market Research & Analysis
Software Development
Business
Location Assistance
Business Planning
Business Management
Strategy
Manufacturing Advocacy
Prototyping
Product Development & Marketing
Funding
Patent Application

8. FASTLANE: How it Works How it Works (no fee advisory services):
Introduction Meeting
Face-to-face meeting, tour the facility and listen to and understand your manufacturing growth challenges
Vet Opportunities:
Summarize observed/discussed challenges with potential solutions
Client sets priorities
Define project(s) scope of work/timing
Vet possible solution providers
Develop a Plan:
Develop a measurable, budgeted plan with milestones
Project Manage:
Monitor milestone accomplishment
Track company success and economic impact for Ohio
NIST Surveys . . .

9. Technical innovation projects Research technology transition
Tech Hub mission: The Tech Hub is a resource for aerospace manufacturers to improve competitiveness by solving technical challenges, advancing technologies and identifying suppliers.
Tech Hub objectives
Technical innovation projects
Research technology transition
Supply chain development

10. Engage clients / print parts
2015 Pilot
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROGRAM
Engage clients / print parts
Analysis of business case
Educational Workshop

11. Additive Manufacturing Pilot Project Strategy
Promote / Educate
Leverage internal and external service bureaus in our region
Fund pilot AM analysis of business case– determine if model can be a service for Ohio SMM’s
Incentivize manufacturing firms to “do something innovative & get a deal”
Partner with other MEP Affiliates

12. Why FASTLANE Received Funding
Situation Analysis:
Supplemental funding was available
Additive Mfg – hot topic
Exceptional technical AM UDRI
Polymers
FDM – nano materials & characterization
Metals
Powder Bed Fusion – ferrous & non-ferrous
Opportunistic
Add a promo for UDRI/Fastlane – Capabilities for internal service AM’s

13. The Goal
Get manufacturing companies to use Additive Manufacturing technology in a new manner within their business
Just…
The “Fence-sitter”
Up the ladder

14. Objectives Promoted to Manufacturing Clients
Provide:
Expertise
Materials / Machine Technologies / Processes / Designing For Additive Manufacturing / Analysis
Applications Advising
New Product Development / Production Components / Tooling & Fixturing / Rapid Prototyping / Castings
Engineering Services
3D Scanning / Reverse Engineering / Design / Model Optimization
Financial Risk Reduction
Joint Funding For Your New Application: Prototyping / Production Parts / Tooling / Molds / Fixtures
Education
Seminars / Hands On Learning Opportunities / Courses
*Know your local service bureau capabilities.* Lessening their risk to print parts. Researched local service bureau’s to identify capabilities. Example: If it costs $4k to print/engineer AM part, MEP may give between 15%-30%. The more novel the idea, the higher % of subsidy.

15. Collateral Material
Utilized the application to 1. Rate proposal and 2. Determine the level of funding.

16. Results of Projects 5 month duration: Feb-Jun
Engaged with > 100 companies (30% new clients)

17. NIST Survey Impacts
Economic Impacts of Project

18. Manufacturers talking to
Workshop
Manufacturers talking to
Using manufacturers was a compelling way to get other manufacturers to the workshop.

19. Real Additive Manufacturing: Ohio MFG Success Stories
Things we did: Created marketing collateral, social media, etc.

20. Workshops in Dayton and Columbus 50+ Companies in Attendance
Workshop Statistics
Workshops in Dayton and Columbus
50+ Companies in Attendance
100+ People Attended
2.5 hour event (7:30AM – 10AM)
Additional workshop scheduled in September
FASTLANE and Polymer Events combined; CIFT planning to have a workshop Sept. 23rd

21. Workshop Presenters Automotive Machining Go-No-Go Gauge
Aerospace Company
Substructure
Injection Molder
Assembly Jig
Product Prototype
Prosthetic Manufacturer
New Material Validation Testing
Pool Pump Manufacturer
Replacement Pump Parts
Aerospace Company
New prototype of interior cabin components
Printed metal and polymer parts to validate fine detail for textures
Injection Molder
Printed injection mold inserts for prototyping new / revised part designs
Product Development Company
Prototype for new consumer retail product
Companies from prosthetics and injection molders to aerospace companies printed parts as part of the program. Products included gauges, jigs, prototypes. We found the program spanned a wide range of needs and industries.

22. Why did you attend this event?
Survey Responses
Why did you attend this event?
“We are interested in Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) and working to figure out how/where we can use it at our company. At a minimum we want to keep current on the technology so we are ready to go when the technology is the right choice to meet our goals.”
“Wanting to stay on the cutting edge of this technology for actual use in production. We have a great deal of experience with it in prototype functions.”
“To learn more about UDRI and Fastlane”
“I have been investigating AM for sometime with various large companies and was looking to compare my experience with that of small to mid-size companies.”
Some highlights were underlined.
“Previous events”
“Topic of interest to me”

23. What did you like about this event?
Survey Responses
What did you like about this event?
“I like that we were able to interact with businesses/people that were actually using 3D printing. It was good to ask questions directly. I also like that it was a short meeting in the morning that didn't interrupt the entire workday.”
“Real world applications and varying presenting companies.”
“Location, time of day and networking with others.”
“There was a good sampling of various manufacturing sectors.”
“Presentations and knowledge of the subject.”
Some highlights were underlined.
“Multiple case studies, well run meeting.”

24. Additive Manufacturing Pilot Program
Quick Synopsis
Additive Manufacturing Pilot Program
Engaging clients and printing parts
Analysis of Business Case
Educational Workshop
Get manufacturers to attempt new AM applications
Drive new NIST projects and accompanying economic impacts
Garner new clients to promote MEP
Sales tool to open doors to other opportunities. Bottom Line: This was effective and how can it help you

25. Compliance Deadline: 31-Dec-2017
Questions?
NIST
Compliance Deadline: 31-Dec-2017