MassMEP
Massachusetts is leading manufacturing into the future – The Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative
Manufacturing in Massachusetts –Branding for the Future of Manufacturing Importance of Manufacturing to the Massachusetts Ecosystem
Developing future talent in Advanced Manufacturing at such an opportune moment in time, as manufacturing has been the champion in the fight against COVID-19.
Date: Friday, January 22, 2021
Description: Advanced manufacturing is the future and we need skilled workers to sustain that future. The Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative is working on marketing and branding manufacturing now to build the demand for the future.
Host:
Mike Tamasi, President & CEO AccuRounds
A second-generation owner, Michael has worked in the family business since 1985. He is responsible for the overall strategy and organizational alignment guided by "The Path to Perfection” – providing an opportunity for every member of the AccuRounds team. Michael is intensely focused on enterprise excellence driven by continuous improvement principles, initiating the focus on world-class manufacturing in 1995.
Michael is very active in industry and educational organizations including government appointments to the Massachusetts Advanced Manufacturing Collaborative, currently serving as Co-Chair, and previously sitting on the MA STEM Advisory Council. Michael continues his STEM awareness contributions thru the SE MA STEM Network. He is the Chairman of Business Leaders United, a group led by the National Skills Coalition in Washington DC.
Guests:
Kelley French, Deputy Director Masshire
Experienced leader with an impressive history of fundraising and program development to achieve the organizational mission and address the needs of the participants served. Conceives a strategic vision and the resources to fulfill that vision, including inspiring staff and partners to attain successful outcomes. A professional and dynamic leader with a track record of establishing lasting partnerships, meeting or exceeding the performance requirements of funders, and managing budgets and resources. Extensive experience administering not-for-profits and funding from federal, state, and private sources.
Dave Cruise, President & Chief Executive Officer MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board
Formerly, the Executive Director of Human Resources for the Public Schools of Springfield, Massachusetts.
Sean Killam, Director of Public Affairs MassMEP
Sean Killam is a lifelong learner, legal scholar, business innovator, economist, civil and political rights advocate, and a former Assistant District Attorney in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He has the reputation of being a passionate advocate for public-private partnerships, with a particular emphasis on redefining the role of corporate governance to address societal concerns in areas where positive bottom-line impact can also be demonstrated. As the director of public affairs at MassMEP, Sean is responsible for aligning stakeholder interests, leveraging the science of influence to achieve data-driven results and successful business strategies statewide.
Sean holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a JD from Suffolk Law School.
Securing the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Cybersecurity and Manufacturing
Artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, smart sensors and cloud computing are driving today's cutting-edge manufacturing and industrial processes. IT security, integrity and reliability play an integral role in the success of advanced manufacturing. Hear from IT leaders, industry experts and manufacturers about strategies on security, threats, planning, testing and compliance that meet at the intersection of manufacturing and cybersecurity.
New England Energy Summit
About this event
The third annual New England Energy Summit will bring together industry leaders, end users and policymakers to address emerging issues and engage in impactful discussion. The Summit will be held at the Seaport Hotel Boston on Monday, December 13th from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM with a cocktail reception immediately following. We are excited to hold this event in person with plenty of space for adequate social distancing. Registration opens at 12:00 pm. We anticipate 200 attendees including industry professionals, trade association representatives and public officials from legislatures and regulatory agencies from across New England.
The New England Energy Conference will be requiring proof of vaccination against COVID-19 for all attendees and participants, which we will validate through an official online database at the time of check-in to the conference. We and the Seaport Hotel will of course comply fully with all COVID-19 protocols required at that time by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston and make every effort to ensure this is a safe and successful conference.
Tool Training: Laser Cutter
Laser cutters are used to produce precise cuts and engravings with several materials based on 2D vector and raster images. The machines are commonly used for anything from industrial manufacturing to small and intricate art projects. This class will teach how to operate Technocopia’s Full Spectrum laser cutter safely and effectively. Students will learn the process of creating and preparing a simple design in Inkscape, opening it in Retina Engrave, and then operating the laser to produce the cut. We will also learn how to calibrate the auto focus sensor, and discuss what types of materials are appropriate to use with the machine.
The software used is Inkscape (https://inkscape.org) it's free to download and has many online references.
This tool is available for family use! Any youth between the ages of 12-17 may take this class with a participating adult. For our student registration form and for class policies, please visit: https://technocopia.org/tool-training
PLEASE NOTE: Registration via Eventbrite is preferred to ensure a seat in the class, however, if you wish to pay by cash or check, please notify us immediately at [email protected]. Thank you!
About the Instructor
Breanna Niebel, is a graphic designer and animator with extensive background in creative software. She went to college in Vermont and attended grad school in Wales, United Kingdom. Her passions include animation, drawing, and learning new things. Breanna has used Inkscape to design and laser cut wooden earrings, which she now sells on her Etsy page.
Scan To Quality Reporting with Functional 3D
Zoom
Measurement is the first step in quality control, the foundation of improvement and critical to Customer satisfaction. How can 3D scanning technology improve your quality reporting?
3D offers very real benefits to small and medium-sized manufacturers in a variety of areas. Polaris MEP has teamed up with 3D scanning specialist Christopher Wilczewski for a series of fast-paced webinars about the applications of 3D scanning in manufacturing.
This second "episode” in our Spring 2022 series focuses on the potential benefits of 3D scanning as it relates to quality. Attendees will learn how 3D scans could improve the quality reports provided to customers, increasing satisfaction.
The technology also can be used to confirm that the parts you receive from your suppliers meet your expectations – or even modify them to fit your needs. For example, are you struggling with a plastic part and can’t figure out why? A 3D scan could help you spot deformations AND the data can be used to modify molds to produce the correct shape.
WHAT TO EXPECT
1) Overview of the advantages of 3D scanning for measurement vs. manual quality
2) Best practices / lessons learned for leveraging 3D scans to improve quality reporting and/or automating GD&T reports
3) Insights on how the technology can be used to improve quality of parts received from suppliers
4) Manufacturer Mini-Success Story
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Owners, Founders, senior executives of RI manufacturing companies
- Engineering, Quality leads
ABOUT THE TRAINER
Christopher Wilczewski is the Founder and CEO of Functional 3D, a 3D scanning service and consulting company based in Providence, RI. The focus of Functional 3D is to bring the value of 3D capture technology without the large upfront costs and time associated with integrating this kind of technology. Industries supported include commercial construction, manufacturing, design and historical preservation with projects as small as a Revolutionary War era flint to as large as a 17-story building in New York City.
Prior to starting his own firm, Christopher was an engineer and account manager at FARO Technologies, one of the leading manufacturers of 3D capture technologies. There he had the opportunity to learn and develop workflows in various fields and organizations across the US igniting his passion for the technology.
Christopher is a member of DesignXRI and the Rhode Island Manufacturing Association.
Massachusetts Manufacturers At Your Request – Agile and DFM
The past two years have taught us the endurance and tenacity of Manufacturing in MA. As part of that, the top two subjects Massachusetts manufacturers are looking for more insight with hands on training are, Agile & DFM. MassMEP offers a two part module workshop designed for the Massachusetts Manufacturing Industry.
Module one of the series: This course delivers insights into the people, process, tools and metric techniques that are widely utilized withAgile operating models. Trainees will learn foundational Scrum knowledge empowering them to execute plans for incorporating Agile practices and techniques into their own organization. This course is a starting point for the trainee to acquire the techniques, skills, and tools that enable them to build Agile disciplines.
Please note this is One Module that is a two-day training module for each topic. That being written, this workshop requires both days in both modules are to be completed for the full training package. As an attendee you will need to schedule time to attend the training over the four day, eight-hour training time. Example: I will be in training for Agile, May 19th & 26th and in training for DFM, June 9th & 16th.
Please note that it is strongly recommended that you participate in both of these modules to receive the full package of the training.
Massachusetts Manufacturers At Your Request – Agile and DFM: Module 2
The past two years have taught us the endurance and tenacity of Manufacturing in MA. As part of that, the top two subjects Massachusetts manufacturers are looking for more insight with hands on training are, Agile & DFM. MassMEP offers a two part module workshop designed for the Massachusetts Manufacturing Industry.
Module two of the series: Design for Manufacturability, DFM, the benefits of different manufacturing processes and the effect of cost based on the manufacturing process and tooling consideration. The Value Engineering Methodology evaluates the different manufacturing processes, tooling consideration and labor content to establish overall cost to decide on the most economical overall price.
Please note this is One Module that is a two-day training module for each topic. That being written, this workshop requires both days in both modules are to be completed for the full training package. As an attendee you will need to schedule time to attend the training over the four day, eight-hour training time. Example: I will be in training for Agile, May 19th & 26th and in training for DFM, June 9th & 16th.
Please note that it is strongly recommended that you participate in both of these modules to receive the full package of the training.
4 Steps to Faster Growth and Greater Quality of Life
Zoom
If you’re an Owner, President, or CEO who wants to quickly grow the business but stress and a lack of free time are destroying your quality of life, this is for you. You’ll discover how leaders of small and medium companies are growing their top and bottom line while regaining control of their time, recharging their energy, and increasing their quality of life in as little as 10 weeks.
Register today for this webinar as Paul Serafino will share the 4-step strategy on this transformation leadership training session. MassMEP will also have a representative to speak on our role with Paul and how we can help you through the funding process.
Key Takeaways:
- A simple plan to crush stress and go all-in on strategic growth...without having to wait for retirement to finally enjoy your family.
- Why being more efficient is NOT a good strategy to reclaim your time...and how you can double or triple your output working just 40 hours/week.
- The secret technique to re-energize yourself on demand... even if you've been stuck in chaos and exhaustion for YEARS.