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A new IndustryWeek article on Supply Chain was authored by Polaris MEP’s Kayla Viveiros, with advice for training and tracking performance.

Rhode Island non-profit consulting group Polaris MEP is looking for responses to its 2024 “Voice of Manufacturers” survey.

In this video, find out WHY and HOW measuring customer satisfaction helps smaller manufacturers meet quality standards & be more competitive.

Lean principles training delivered by Rhode Island’s nonprofit manufacturing consultancy help ceramic lighting maker Hwang Bishop succeed.

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 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 […]

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

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

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.

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

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 […]

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 shares his thoughts on manufacturing careers in this video produced for students attending #MFGDay23 – RI’s Manufacturing Day career exploration.

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 […]

Small-to-medium Rhode Island manufacturers in need of supply chain help will get free assistance from Polaris MEP.

Christian Cowan, director of Polaris MEP, works to support the growth and evolution of RI manufacturing community.

Case study on how Rhode Island machine manufacturer US Extruders is reaching innovation goals with support from Polaris MEP.

Polaris MEP has received a $400,000 federal infusion to help the state’s manufacturers optimize their supply chains.