GENERAL MANUFACTURING
AZoM - The A to Z of Materials Materials information and supplier and expert directory.
Business on the Global Stage: Leading Globalization Strategies for Manufacturers Video white paper presented by Supply Chain Management Review (free registration required).
ISO Certification: Guidelines for Publicizing Free, updated guidelines for publicizing certification to the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
Lamp Recycle.org Resource sponsored by the Lamp Section of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to encourage the recycling of spent mercury-containing lamps.
Liquidation.com Site for posting excess inventory.
Manufacturers' Agents National Association (MANA) Online directory of agents and information on associate membership for manufacturers from this organization of independent manufacturers' agencies.
Manufacturing Extension Partnership Nationwide network of non-profit centers providing to small and mid-sized manufacturers services in areas such as workshops and events, assessment tools, consulting, and assistance with obtaining resources.
State & Local Manufacturing Extensions
Manufacturing.Net Reference for professionals in the manufacturing industries.
Modernization Forum News and information from the association for America's manufacturing extension community. Members are non-profit organizations that work to improve the productivity and performance of America's small and mid-sized manufacturers.
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Manufacturing policy information from this organization founded in 1895 to advance a pro-growth, pro-manufacturing policy agenda. Publications include the resource book.
North American Logistics Resources Information and resources for international trade matters, including shipping and logistics, terminology, contracts, exporting, importing, international currencies, weights and measures, maps, and dialing codes.
Onset webinars Free on-demand webinars on plant data logging topics.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Information on financing options for small manufacturers, assistance for rebuilding your business after a disaster, Pro-Net marketing tool, and other resources for small businesses.
TradePub.com Links to free publications for qualified professionals in categories such as Industrial and Manufacturing, Mechanical/Machine, Engineering, Purchasing and Procurement, Transportation and Logistics, Trade/Professional Services, Information Technology, and Sales and Marketing.
Trucktruth.com News, in-depth product comparison data, and safety, operational, and maintenance tips for purchasers and operators of lift trucks.
METAL WORKING
Fabricators and Manufacturers Association (FMA) Technology councils, conferences, networking opportunities, industry awards, and FABTECH International for metal fabricators.
National Institute for Metalworking Skills Inc. Non-profit organization supporting the development of a skilled workforce for the metalworking industry.
Makeitmetal Information on specifying and purchasing stamped, fabricated, and formed metal parts.
Metal Furniture Surface Coating Rule and Implementation Information on EPA’s National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Metal Furniture Surface Coating.
Powder Coating Clinics PF Online-hosted answers to questions by a powdercoating expert.
Precision Metalforming Association Metalforming information from the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA). Includes Metalforming Magazine.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification technology)
Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility Global trade association headquartered in Warrendale, Pa., comprising providers of components, networks, systems, and services of RFID and other technologies that manage the collection and integration of data with information management systems.
RFID Insights Blog about current information, resources, opinions, best practices, and news.
RFID Journal Independent media company devoted to RFID technology and its business applications.
RFID Technology Resource Center Articles, reports, and other information from HighJump Software.
RFIDusa.com Answers to common questions, resources, expert advice, and educational information from Dynasys.
Star Alliance Center An RFID lab operated by Babush Handling Systems of Sussex, Wis., for companies to test RFID solutions.
WOODWORKING
GENERAL WOODWORKING
Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) An organization providing networking, education, and industry knowledge for architectural woodwork professionals.
Hardwood Information Center A service of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association providing facts, tips, and useful advice about U.S. hardwoods and hardwood products.
Powder Coating Clinics PF Online-hosted answers to questions by a powdercoating expert.
Searchalot Woodworking Machinery Links to woodworking machinery sites.
SIS Machinery Auction site for used woodworking machinery.
Stiles Machinery Technical Tips Advice on troubleshooting, safe and efficient operation of machinery, programming, etc.
Western Wood Products Association An organization representing softwood lumber manufacturers in the 12 Western states and Alaska and providing lumber grading, quality control, technical and business information, and product support services to sawmills as well as those who use softwood lumber products throughout the world.
Woodweb Classified Ad Exchange Free forum for posting excess woodworking inventory and materials.
Woodweb Lumber Exchange Free forum for posting lumber for sale.
Woodweb Machinery Exchange Free forum for posting woodworking machinery for sale.
Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA) An organization providing technologically advanced woodworking systems.
WOODWORKING SCHOOLS
North Carolina State University Department of Wood and Paper Science
University of British Columbia Wood Science & Technology, Education and Research
University of Minnesota Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute Department of Wood Science & Forest Products
University of San Francisco Online Master Certificate in Supply Chain Management Program