From offices in Boise, Post Falls, Twin Falls, and Pocatello, TechHelp Specialists help Idaho manufacturers, food processors and entrepreneurs improve their competitiveness through continuous product and process innovation.

// Why TechHelp

Your Trusted Idaho Manufacturing Advisors

From university-based offices in Boise, Post Falls, Twin Falls, and Pocatello, TechHelp Specialists help Idaho manufacturers, food processors, and entrepreneurs produce products and improve their competitiveness through continuous product and process innovation.
If you have questions or need help, CONTACT US:
(208) 426-3767 or admin@techhelp.org or click the button above. 

Our Specialists Are...

  • Experienced 
  • Responsive
  • Trusted
  • Collaborative
  • Innovative
  • Local

We work with innovative Idaho companies including DECKED of Ketchum, Idaho.

DECKED truck tool box partner

TechHelp Job Openings

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// our clients

In Our Client's Words

Al Youngwerth
Founder of Rekluse & Versabuilt
"Without TechHelp, Rekluse would not exist"
Chris Rodgers
Creator of Rapid Rope
“TechHelp was willing to work with me at my own pace on little pieces of the product at a time. It was great working with the entire NPD team, including the students and management. The whole process was awesome”
Calvin Allan
Engineering Director, DECKED
"As rapid prototyping continues to mature and services become a commodity, I continue to look for areas of differentiation. TechHelp’s small size and focus on client relationships sets them apart from the "Big Box" service providers. "
Charlotte Armstrong
Owner, Cowboy Tom’s Flapjacks
“TechHelp has been a wonderful asset to our business. With each meeting, new and different ideas come to the surface. Their guidance and direction have been invaluable.”
Mark Melni
Inventor of Connector & Owner of Melni LLC
“I wonder what Tesla or Edison might have done with a resource like the TechHelp New Product Development Team. Without them, the Connector would still be just an idea in my head. ” – Mark Melni, Inventor,Melni LLC
Caleb Chung
Co Founder It's Alive Labs
"The TechHelp/NPD lab consistently goes beyond our expectations year after year. We have come to rely on their 3d printing and the engineering knowledge to support the continuing development of advanced materials and processes. This is a capital expense many small companies cannot make. Whatever is necessary to ensure the continuation and growth of this service has become a critical need for our success. Without them I don't know how we would have gotten off the ground."
// latest case studies

Some of Our Work With Manufacturers

TechHelp team members help Idaho’s most innovative entrepreneurs and manufacturers make productive investments in their plants, people, products, and processes. Our work helps Idaho companies generate sales, efficiency, quality, profits, and jobs. Listed below are some examples of our work with clients. 

Latest News and Information

Only a Week Left for Idaho’s Supply Chain September 2023 – Connect Today!

Join TechHelp in celebrating Supply Chain September, a month-long initiative by the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance to raise awareness of the Idaho Manufacturers CONNECT directory (connect.idmfg.org). This directory is a powerful tool that unites Idaho’s supply chain. Our goal during Supply Chain September is to encourage all Idaho manufacturers and suppliers to complete a comprehensive CONNECT Company Profile to enhance our ability to connect!

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TechHelp is Hiring a Manufacturing Specialist

Job Opening – TechHelp Marketing & Promotions Manager @ Boise State

TechHelp is excited to announce an opportunity for a Marketing and Promotions Manager to join our mission-driven organization. As a member of TechHelp, you will be part of a team dedicated to creating value, making an impact, and supporting long-term organizational success. We seek an individual who embraces Blue Turf Thinking and can lead with creativity and curiosity.
The Marketing and Promotions Manager will lead the development and implementation of marketing plans, branding, marketing materials, and program-building events. In addition, the manager will oversee university student experiential learning opportunities and maintain cooperative relationships with community representatives, public interest groups, and the media to generate positive recognition for TechHelp.

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Join Dr. Janna Hamlett for Online FSPCA and HACCP Food Safety Courses

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Janna Hamlett of TechHelp and the University of Idaho will deliver two crucial food safety courses this fall. Our FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Course (PCQI) will occur online on October 3-5, 2023. Janna will lead our Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) course online on November 8.

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Dr. Janna Hamlett Article in Food Safety Magazine Has Tips to Overcome Supply Chain Challenges for Food Manufacturers

Supply chain constraints are not a new challenge in the food industry. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic created additional hardships, the food industry has always had to deal with difficulties in the supply chain. Food is a global market, and even the smallest food processor brings in food ingredients, packaging, and equipment from around the world. The food industry is not immune to environmental disasters or political unrest in the global environment. Since the food supply chain is very complex with multiple stakeholders, processors, brokers, and transportation involved, it is susceptible to turbulence and instability.

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Learn the Principles of Lean with Luke & Gene in Post Falls

Join experienced Lean practitioners Luke Fuess and Gene Hamacher for a 1/2 day overview that will cover the major principles of Lean Manufacturing. The main objective of Lean is to improve productivity, minimize waste (anything not of value to your customers), and create a culture of continuous improvement. Your company can grow and thrive by eliminating non-value-adding activities and concentrating on delivering value to customers.

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TechHelp is Hiring a Manufacturing Specialist

Job Opening – Food Manufacturing Specialist – TechHelp at the University of Idaho

TechHelp, Idaho’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center, is seeking a talented and creative Food Manufacturing Specialist for our Southern Idaho region. In this role, you will drive business growth and manage technical and training services for Idaho manufacturers including food manufacturers. The Food Manufacturing Specialist will develop relationships with client company leadership to provide consulting in continuous improvement, advanced manufacturing, business management, and growth strategies. As a TechHelp Food Manufacturing Specialist, you will work in a fun and fast-paced team environment and be a part of the rich history of the University of Idaho.

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TechHelp is Hiring a Manufacturing Specialist

Job Opening – TechHelp Manufacturing Specialist @ Idaho State University

TechHelp, Idaho’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center, is seeking a talented and creative Manufacturing Specialist to act as a client manager for our Eastern Idaho region. In this role, you will drive business growth and manage technical and training services for Idaho manufacturers. The Manufacturing Specialist will develop relationships with client company leadership to consult on continuous improvement, advanced manufacturing, business management, and growth strategies. As a TechHelp Manufacturing Specialist, you will work in a fun and fast-paced team environment and be a part of the rich history of Idaho State University.

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