Category: News

Non-profit consultants Polaris MEP launch an in-depth study of trends in the state’s manufacturing sector. The 2022 “State of RI Manufacturing Study” will include analysis of the sector’s economic impacts and a comprehensive survey of manufacturers.

Polaris MEP launches their 2021 State of Manufacturing Survey for Rhode Island Manufacturers to make their voice heard.

RI manufacturers are facing pandemic-related supply chain disruptions and struggling to get materials needed to produce their product.

This article discusses how manufacturers can use emerging technologies to create a positive impact on their workforce.

Polaris MEP Project Manager Ted Kennedy answers five questions about plant layouts and lean manufacturing for the Providence Business News.

Susan Shalhoub of the Providence Business News reports that Polaris MEP has received a mini grant from America Works. The money will fund a virtual reality program that encourages exploration of manufacturing careers by Rhode Island career and technical (CTE)...

RIHub & Polaris MEP announce a strategic partnershiop to foster manufacturing entrepreneurship in Rhode Island. Programming will connect startups, students & industry.

Providence Business News: Rhode Island manufacturers are stronger, eager to grow after flexibility and relationship-building due to COVID-19. Polaris MEP’s Kathie Mahoney and Amerisewn’s Layne Meyer among those quoted in this article from “Stuff” 2021.

Polaris MEP will offer an online inventory-management course designed to help manufacturers better measure and control inventory to improve their bottom line.

To encourage exploration of manufacturing careers, Polaris MEP is launching a Virtual Reality pilot program funded by a “mini-grant” from America Works