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When the Going Gets Tough, Manufacturers Find a Way Part 2

  • On May 12, 2020
strong>When the Going Gets Tough, Manufacturers Find a Way: Manufacturers Traversing Turbulent Times Part 2 By Lisa Derby Oden In our previous blog, Part 1, we began sharing the experiences manufacturers are having as they make their way through the COVID-19 pandemic. Yes, there are difficulties, and manufacturers are finding their way day by day. […]
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When the Going Gets Tough, Manufacturers Find a Way

  • On May 4, 2020
When the Going Gets Tough, Manufacturers Find a Way: Manufacturers Traversing Tumultuous Times, Part One By Lisa Derby Oden It is hard to distance yourself from COVID-19 these days, and if we could social distance ourselves from it, we might not feel so tentative and lonely. But it is everywhere and consumes the news, our […]
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Holbrook Middle-High School Partners with MassMEP for Online STEM Program

  • On April 30, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: – Kristy Grignon, kristyg@massmep.org – Shari Worthington, sharilee@telesian.com Holbrook Middle-High School Partners with MassMEP for Online STEM Program April 29, 2020 – Auburn, MA – MassMEP – The Holbrook Middle-High School (HMHS) is partnering with the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) to provide students with All Made Possible, […]
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Professional societies fund future photonics technicians

  • On April 23, 2020
IEEE, SPIE, and OSA will support students within a new program launched in collaboration with MIT’s Initiative for Knowledge and Innovation in Manufacturing. Julie Diop | Department of Materials Science and Engineering April 21, 2020 Photonics technology, harnessing light particles called photons, are in an increasing number of high-tech applications — from lidar in driverless […]
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How Dreams Turn Into Industry 4.0

  • On April 21, 2020
How Dreams Turn Into Industry 4.0 By Lisa Derby Oden, MassMEP Project Development Coordinator Industry 4.0 is upon us. What does that mean? It refers to the fourth industrial revolution that applies to manufacturing. The first revolution related to mechanization as a result of water and steam power. The second involved mass production and assembly […]
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Tips to Manage When it’s NOT Business as Usual

  • On April 17, 2020
By Lisa Derby Oden These are unusual times for all of us. Uncertainty runs high, and the unknown is the boogie man that stalks us. As a manufacturer, here are 5 tips for you to shake off these uncomfortable feelings and focus forward. 1) Keep communication channels open. Whether you are an essential business and […]
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COVID-19 and OSHA

  • On April 15, 2020
April, 1, 2020 COVID-19 and OSHA Reporting and Recordkeeping As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow across the U.S., employers should consider Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) injury and illness recording and reporting obligations in connection with confirmed employee cases of COVID-19. Generally, OSHA requires covered employers to prepare and maintain records […]
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