Arkansas Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) was established in 1995 as a program of the Arkansas Science & Technology Authority (Authority) and an affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) to provide manufacturing extension services to Arkansas manufacturers.

AMS’ mission is to positively impact the state of Arkansas by improving the global competitiveness of Arkansas' industry. AMS improves manufacturers' performance, productivity, and profitability through training and implementation projects that are consistent with each company's strategy and that achieve tangible and measurable results.