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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

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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 […]

Results

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 Manufacturing

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.

Growth & Strategy

Elevate Your Workforce: Job Quality Toolkit Infosession

Maximize Productivity & Retention: Explore the Job Quality Toolkit in this info-session led by Polaris MEP experts!

Growth & Strategy

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!

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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.

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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.

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“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.

Growth & Strategy

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.

Growth & Strategy

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.

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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.

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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 […]

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Start Your Market Scouting by Reviewing Your Value Proposition

In this NIST MEP blog post, learn about the Technology-Driven Market Intelligence Lite model and its focus on value propositions.

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With Gratitude

Polaris MEP team members share their gratitude for those in our manufacturing community and in our personal lives. Happy Thanksgiving, 2023!

Videos

2023 Manufacturing Day Recap Video

In this video, you’ll get a first hand look into Polaris MEP’s second annual MFGDay 2023 event – an interactive, immersive career event that connects students directly to employers, training resources and job placement services. Polaris MEP’s goal with MFGDay is to introduce the next generation of workers to well-paying, purpose-filled careers in the industry.

Lean Manufacturing

American Tool Company Enjoys Benefits of ISO + Lean with Help From Polaris MEP

Lincoln, RI machining company enjoys benefits of ISO certification coaching and LEAN manufacturing training from Rhode Island’s MEP center.

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Fall Technology Showcase Recap

THANK YOU to all who attended our Fall Technology Showcase.   About 100 local researchers, inventors, and representatives were in attendance for a technology showcase highlighting some of the latest developments in Blue Technology.  Organizations such as Naval Undersea Warfare Center, NASA Tech Transfer Office, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the University of Rhode Island presented to a roomful […]