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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about Purdue MEP’s services, training, consulting and other resources available to Indiana manufacturers.

GENERAL INQUIRIES

As a NIST MEP-approved Center, Purdue MEP is the official representative of the MEP National Network™ in Indiana. The MEP National Network's primary mission is to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.

Purdue MEP works alongside Indiana manufacturers to solve challenges, strengthen their teams and improve the way they operate. From workforce development and operational improvement to technology adoption and business growth, we provide practical expertise that helps manufacturers move forward.

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Purdue MEP primarily serves small- to medium-sized manufacturers located in Indiana.

Purdue MEP primarily supports small- to medium-sized manufacturers in Indiana, but our services can benefit organizations beyond the manufacturing sector and outside the state.

Purdue MEP is partially underwritten by federal funding from the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) MEP program. This funding provides the needed support that allows us to remain an economical service provider. The MEP program is a public-private partnership, designed from inception as a cost-share program. Federal appropriations pay a portion with the balance for each Center being funded by state/local governments and/or private entities, plus client fees. This funding provides the needed support that allows us to remain an economical service provider to manufacturing companies in the state of Indiana. This cost-share model contributes to MEP’s success.

The MEP National Network is a public-private partnership that provides comprehensive solutions to U.S. manufacturers, helping them grow and thrive in today's technology-driven economy.

The DMTC, a hands-on innovation hub where manufacturers can experience emerging technologies in action, is located inside Telamon Headquarters at: 1000 East 116th Street, Carmel, IN 46032.

Visits to the DMTC are available by appointment. Please contact our team in advance to schedule a visit.

SERVICES AND CAPABILITIES

Purdue MEP offers consulting and training to help manufacturers strengthen their workforce, improve operations, optimize their supply chain, enhance quality, address cybersecurity needs and adopt advanced technologies.

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Yes. Purdue MEP helps manufacturers evaluate and adopt advanced technologies, including automation, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and other Industry 4.0 solutions that can improve productivity, efficiency and competitiveness.

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Purdue MEP works with manufacturers across Indiana, serving organizations in a wide range of manufacturing industries. Our solutions can be tailored to address each manufacturer’s unique workforce, operational, technology and business challenges.

We offer training programs, bootcamps and personalized workforce and leadership development solutions tailored to manufacturers’ needs.

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Yes. Purdue MEP helps manufacturers develop, implement and improve quality and other management systems to prepare for certifications such as ISO 9001 and AS9100, and more.

Our experts can provide guidance and training to help organizations understand requirements, address gaps and prepare for certification.

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Yes! Purdue MEP offers onsite training that brings our instructors directly to your facility. Training can be tailored to your team’s needs, making it convenient to build skills and address priorities specific to your organization.

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Yes. Purdue MEP provides customized consulting based on your organization’s specific needs.

Our team can meet with you onsite to better understand your challenges, see your operations firsthand and develop a practical plan that works for your business.

Yes. Several Purdue MEP training programs are eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill® (Chapter 33) benefits, including:

  • Advanced Manufacturing Lean Practitioner I Certificate Series

  • Advanced Manufacturing Lean Practitioner II Certificate Series

  • Manufacturing Skills for Success

  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry

  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

  • Quality Technician Skills for Success

  • Six Sigma Black Belt Training and Certificate Program

  • Six Sigma Green Belt Training and Certificate Program

If you are interested in using VA education benefits for an eligible Purdue MEP program, please contact us at mepworkshops@purdue.edu before registering.

For questions about GI Bill® eligibility or benefits, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. For assistance with VA education benefits at Purdue, contact the Purdue Veteran and Military Success Center. 

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