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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.

Polaris MEP has been awarded a $400,000 federal grant to help Rhode Island’s manufacturers transform and strengthen their supply chains.

Polaris MEP has been awarded a $400k grant to help Rhode Island manufactures strengthen and transform their supply chain.

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.

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 […]

Video: Safety Trainers’ Darcy Cook leads this lively webinar with advice on what RI manufacturing companies can/must do when OSHA arrives.

PBN reports on women in the trades like construction and manufacturing, the barriers they face & training programs like Polaris MEP’s JARC RI.