A quick run around the manufacturing Web reveals the U.S. "Gubmint" offers some fine online resources. Lay a bookmark or two on these ...
- USA.gov - Formerly "firstGov," this is the portal through which all online things U.S. government-related are accessed. A plethora of resources for businesses looking to up their Web presence, break into government work, or discover what tax dollars have delivered.
- Business.gov - A surprisingly deep, rich repository of useful links and data. Takes some digging, but small and midsized manufacturers would do well to spend a few hours delving into this site.
- Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL) - Now, this is what we're talkin' about. You'll find MEL's Research Areas cover the spectrum of manufacturing technologies - from nanotechnology to robotics to materials handling to metrology and measurement. A vast array of technical resources for the modern manufacturing professional.
