News
Why a Food Safety Culture Is Good Business for RI Food Manufacturers
It’s National Food Safety Month. Learn why a food safety plan & a strong food safety culture lead to strong RI food manufacturing businesses.
Polaris MEP Awarded America Works Mini-Grant for High School Virtual Reality (VR) Training
To encourage exploration of manufacturing careers, Polaris MEP is launching a Virtual Reality pilot program funded by a “mini-grant” from America Works
Lead Generation With TribalVision Info Session
This half-hour informational session explains the benefits and structure of the TribalVision Lead Generation Consortium
Inventory Control Info Session
Inventory IS waste. Inventory also IS necessary. This webinar will teach ow can lean manufacturing tools help your team control it better.
Polaris MEP Adds Specialists to Meet Rhode Island Manufacturing Workforce Challenges
To help Rhode Island manufacturers meet hiring/recruiting challenges, Polaris MEP hires workforce specialists Aarin B. Clemons & Annie Unger.
Manufacturing Pain Points
When I meet with RI companies, inevitably they tell me the top two manufacturing pain points right now are workforce and supply chain.
An Additive Manufacturing Guide for RI Manufacturers (Part 2)
An additive manufacturing guide to help Rhode Island companies determine if the technology (also known as 3D printing) is right for them.
401 Tech Bridge Highlights Tech Transfer, Research Equipment, During Visit with Senator Reed and Radm Selby at URI
401 Tech Bridge Executive Director Christian Cowan met with Senator Reed, Rear Admiral Lorin Selby, and URI President Marc Parlange during their recent visit to the University of Rhode Island. Cowan discussed how 401 Tech Bridge partnered with URI to leverage Innovation Campus funding from the State of Rhode Island to locate a powerful x-ray […]
Human Error Reduction Webinar
WHY does “operator error” happen? Find out about tools, tactics and training to reduce “human error” in this fast-moving webinar.
Is Additive Manufacturing Right for You? A Go-To Guide (Part 1)
An additive manufacturing guide to help Rhode Island companies determine if the technology (also known as 3D printing) is right for them.
The Future of Manufacturing | Venture Café Providence
Polaris MEP Center Director, Kathie Mahoney facilitates an interactive discussion on the Future of Manufacturing in Rhode Island and beyond
Day by Day by Manufacturing Day
Any day in October can be Manufacturing Day, promoting manufacturing as a career pathway & your company as an employer of choice.
Providence Business News: Editor’s Choice: Building relationships with local business professionals
Polaris MEP Project Manager Ted Kennedy answers five questions about plant layouts and lean manufacturing for the Providence Business News.
Providence Business News: Polaris MEP to offer Training Within Industry program.
Polaris MEP will host a weeklong program designed to help manufacturing supervisors strengthen relationships and reduce turnover using the Training Within Industry methodology.
Food & Beverage Manufacturing – A New NIST Infographic
A new infographic from NIST features stats on the food & beverage manufacturing sector, and identifies key challenges and trends.
During Pandemic Lockdown, Rhode Island Job Shop Pursues ISO to Open Doors
Polaris MEP helps Rhode Island company R&R Machine Industries Inc. pursue ISO certification, increase sales, and save jobs.
Newfound Freedoms
While we enjoy newfound freedoms, manufacturers must stay vigilant. Rhode Island is offering COVID rapid testing kits free to manufacturers.
7 Shipping and Receiving Challenges (and 1 Proven Solution)
7 problems Polaris MEP consultants commonly see in manufacturing receiving and shipping, the issues they cause, and a proven solution to consider.