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Integrating Cybersecurity with Industry 4.0 – New Infographic from the MEP National Network
Integrating Cybersecurity with Industry 4.0 – gain insights and tips from a new MEP National Network infographic, shared by RI’s MEP Center.
Senator Jack Reed on Manufacturing Careers for #MFGDay23
Senator Jack Reed shares his thoughts on manufacturing careers in this video produced for students attending #MFGDay23 – RI’s Manufacturing Day career exploration.
Start-Up Pre-Accelerator LaunchURI Kicks Off the RISE-UP Ideation Studio Program for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at URI
RIHub & 401 Tech Bridge completed the inaugural summer pre-accelerator program, LaunchURI, at the University of Rhode Island (URI). LaunchURI will serve as the pilot for the broader 401 Tech Bridge’s RISE-UP Ideation Studio program. LaunchURI and Ideation Studio are funded through the Resilient Innovative Sustainable Economies via University Partnerships initiative by the United States Office of Naval […]
Providence Business First: Supply Chain help for RI manufacturers
Small-to-medium Rhode Island manufacturers in need of supply chain help will get free assistance from Polaris MEP.
Providence Business News: Christian Cowan
Christian Cowan, director of Polaris MEP, works to support the growth and evolution of RI manufacturing community.
Extrusion Machine Manufacturer Reaching Innovation Goals with MEP Center Connections & Support
Case study on how Rhode Island machine manufacturer US Extruders is reaching innovation goals with support from Polaris MEP.
Providence Business News: Polaris MEP nets $400K supply chain grant
Polaris MEP has received a $400,000 federal infusion to help the state’s manufacturers optimize their supply chains.
Federal Grant for RI Manufacturers Will Strengthen and Expand Local Supply Chain
Polaris MEP has been awarded a $400,000 federal grant to help Rhode Island’s manufacturers transform and strengthen their supply chains.
Textile World: Grant for RI Manufacturers Supply Chain
Polaris MEP has been awarded a $400k grant to help Rhode Island manufactures strengthen and transform their supply chain.
Three Solutions for Retaining Skilled Employees Webinar
In this session, Polaris MEP’s Workforce Manager Aarin Clemons and Advisor Nathan Bonds are joined by Antaya Technologies Production Manager Kevin Rodrigues to explain why smaller manufacturers should/must be more proactive about focusing on reducing turnover.
401 Tech Bridge Supports Navy Internship Program
This summer, high school students from all over New England participated in the Undersea Technology Apprenticeship Program (UTAP) at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport. 401 Tech Bridge is proud to support this hands-on skill building experience, that has h students working directly alongside engineers to solve real world problems. The internship program […]
Safety Trainers Webinar: What to do when OSHA arrives
Video: Safety Trainers’ Darcy Cook leads this lively webinar with advice on what RI manufacturing companies can/must do when OSHA arrives.
Providence Business News: ‘Still so many barriers’ for women in the trades
PBN reports on women in the trades like construction and manufacturing, the barriers they face & training programs like Polaris MEP’s JARC RI.
Jack Reed: Senator Secures $42.7M for RI
Senator Jack Reed, a senior member of the appropriations committee, secures another $42.7M for RI, funding numerous community driven projects.
Entrepreneur Successfully Launches With Help From MEP National Network Supplier Scouting
Rhode Island entrepreneur includesign leveraged MEP National Network Supplier Scouting to secure manufacturing before going to market.
“Heroes of Manufacturing” Spotlight of Rhode Island Food Manufacturing Ecosystem
Video from the NIST MEP “Heroes of Manufacturing” featuring RI food manufacturing ecosystem members BUPPY PETS, Hope & Main, Polaris MEP.
URI Momentum Magazine Features Jaia Robotics and RI MADE program
URI’s Spring 2023 Momentum magazine features manufacturing innovator Jaia Robotics and the Polaris MEP RI MADE defense ecosystem program.
Are You Asking the Right Questions with Your Quality Audits?
When it’s time to perform internal Quality audits for your manufacturing company, there’s more work than just a document review.