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Autonomous Excitement
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 […]
Rhode Island Rising
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 […]
Understand Your Mission
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 […]
Sensing Success
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 […]
OSHA Price and Inspection Updates – Polaris MEP’s Third Party Spotlight
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.
Lead Generation with Skayle 360 – Polaris MEP’s Third Party Spotlight
Are you ready to supercharge your business growth and skyrocket your success? Join Polaris MEP’s Third Party Project Manager, Rob Chipman, as he presents this months spotlight vendor: Skayle 360
CELEBRATING INNOVATION
RECAP OF OUR 2ND DEMONSTRATION EVENT In April, we embarked on an exciting journey of innovation with our second demonstration event, and the response was nothing short of inspiring. Welcoming 11 companies to demonstrate their advancements in Digital Twin and Virtual World technologies, it was a day full of collaboration and ingenuity. A key highlight […]
As Key Employees Near Retirement Age, Jade Manufacturing Turns to MEP Center to Educate and Empower Team
Case study: As key employees near retirement age, Jade Manufacturing turned to RI consultants to help them educate, empower team.
Lean Inventory Training Helps Glassworks Studio Reduce Mess and Stress, Increase Success
Rhode Island glassworks designer Tracy Glover Studio reduced mess and stress, and increased their success with lean inventory training.
Elevate Your Workforce: Job Quality Toolkit Infosession
Maximize Productivity & Retention: Explore the Job Quality Toolkit in this info-session led by Polaris MEP experts!
Launching into Technology: How working with NASA can help your business!
In this video, Jeanne King of NASA goes over the new Space Act Agreement with Polaris MEP and how RI Manufacturers can take advantage!
Polaris MEP Signs “Space Act Agreement” with NASA to Accelerate Technology Transfer
Polaris MEP signed a Space Act Agreement making it easier for smaller RI manufacturers to access and leverage NASA-developed technology for company goals.
IndustryWeek Article on Supply Chain Performance Improvements Authored by Polaris MEP’s Kayla Viveiros
A new IndustryWeek article on Supply Chain was authored by Polaris MEP’s Kayla Viveiros, with advice for training and tracking performance.
“Voice of Manufacturers” Survey Launched To Provide Updated Data on Rhode Island Manufacturing Sector
Rhode Island non-profit consulting group Polaris MEP is looking for responses to its 2024 “Voice of Manufacturers” survey.
Measuring Customer Satisfaction for Manufacturing Competitiveness
In this video, find out WHY and HOW measuring customer satisfaction helps smaller manufacturers meet quality standards & be more competitive.
Lean Principles Help Ceramic Lighting Maker Hwang Bishop Design a Brighter Future
Lean principles training delivered by Rhode Island’s nonprofit manufacturing consultancy help ceramic lighting maker Hwang Bishop succeed.
Polaris MEP’s Fast Track to Manufacturing Program Welcomes its 20th Cohort!
We’re in mid-training for the 19-week course through Polaris MEP & CCRI’s partnership. Thus far, the students have already toured multiple Rhode Island manufacturing facilities of prospective future employers.
401 Tech Bridge Announces Leadership Appointments and Interstate/International Program Partnerships
401 Tech Bridge Announces Leadership Appointments and Interstate/International Program Initiatives Strategic Moves Are Designed to Fuel Innovation and Technology Commercialization Activities in Rhode Island and Beyond 401 Tech Bridge, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing innovation and facilitating the commercialization of groundbreaking technologies, has announced two significant leadership appointments and two new program partnerships. The […]