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MFGDay24 — Manufacturing Day 2024 – introduced hundreds of high school students to industry careers through exploration & fun experiences.

US Commerce Secretary Raimondo offers a video message for Rhode Island High School students for Manufacturing Day 2024.

In this MEP blog post, learn more about how mapping out your supply chain helps prioritize risks and actions.

BlueTIDE 2024, the Blue Technology In-water Demonstration Event hosted by 401 Tech Bridge in conjunction with Northeast Tech Bridge and NavalX, set new benchmarks for the undersea technology industry, bringing together Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUVs), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) alongside groundbreaking Sensors, Digital Twin Modeling & Sim, and Undersea Comms technologies. […]

Maritime Technology Innovators from Around the World Gather for 401 Tech Bridge “BlueTIDE 2024” Demonstration Event

In this MEP blog post, learn about how offering manufacturing internships can help expand the talent pipeline

In this MEP blog post, learn about how to protect your manufacturing company’s Industry 4.0 investments from cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

Case study: Print industry leader MOO enjoyed cost savings, greater efficiency thanks to MEP facility layout services from RI’s Polaris MEP.

In this recorded info session, Learn about six new leadership development courses designed for mid-level leaders. Developed by internationally renowned DDI, this training is now available to RI manufacturers through Polaris MEP.

Polaris MEP will receive a $1.4M federal grant to assist reentry individuals with training, services and a comprehensive “Pathway Home.”

Autonomous Systems and Uncrewed Vehicles Take Center Stage 401 Tech Bridge is excited to announce the success of our 4th Technical Focus Demonstration Event, held in June, which highlighted groundbreaking innovations in Autonomous Systems and Uncrewed Vehicles. The event was a tremendous success, highlighting an amazing group of innovators who are pushing the boundaries of […]

RISE-UP has potential to boost state’s economy, create jobs and provide entrepreneurial opportunities for students A new multimillion-dollar Navy grant called the Resilient Innovative Sustainable Economies via University Partnerships (RISE-UP) is helping students create their own companies—and spur the state’s innovation economy. Name a state with a population of about a million people, that has […]

After 26 years of national security experience, I’m excited to find myself at the intersection of government, industry and academia as I take the helm of 401 Tech Bridge and lead our efforts to accelerate the development and transition of dual-use technologies. With each new command opportunity, I first assess my own leadership style and […]

Advances in Persistent Monitoring and Sensing Technologies 401 Tech Bridge proudly hosted its third demonstration event, highlighting advancements in Persistent Monitoring and Sensing technologies. The event, held in May, brought together 10 up-and-coming companies, resulting in a day filled with presentations on persistent monitoring and sensing technologies. A key component of the event was the […]

More than 60% of Safety Trainers’ clients have been with them for over 14 years. Polaris MEP clients rely on Safety Trainers for a variety of solutions including OSHA 10 hour and 30 hour training, OSHA record-keeping, OSHA fines & violations abatement, and Emergency Management training.