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SUMMARY:2022 Virtual CMMC Summit
DESCRIPTION:CMMC is set to roll out in less than a year. On October 26th starting at 1PM (ET)\, MassMEP is joining our friends at PreVeil to co-sponsor an important webinar with top DoD official Ms Stacy Bostjanick (DoD CMMC Program Head ) and more than a dozen defense leaders to help provide guidance and clarity on the CMMC program. \nSign up to hear CMMC thought leaders as they discuss: \n\nImportant CMMC program updates\nExpected changes to program timelines\nContractor obligations under DFARS 7012\n\nAn excellent opportunity for Massachusetts manufacturers working with the DoD to learn about their compliance obligations and ensure they are able to meet the CMMC requirements \nSign up today and reserve your seat. \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/2022-virtual-cmmc-summit/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Countdown to CMMC Compliance
DESCRIPTION:CMMC is less than a year away from becoming a rule. On June 24th\, organizations in the defense industrial base (DIB) will have the chance to get guidance and clarity from top DoD officials on program timelines and their responsibility to comply with CMMC and DFARS 7012. \nJoin PreVeil and some of the nation’s largest Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs) as they host an important conversation with top DoD officials Mr David McKeown (DoD CISO) and Ms Stacy Bostjanick (CMMC\,Director). These speakers will provide guidance on: \n\nImportant CMMC program updates\nExpected changes to program timelines\nContractor obligations under DFARS 7012\n\nBy attending this webinar\, DIB organizations will understand changes to the CMMC program\, how they can best prepare themselves and the importance of getting their compliance programs started. Sign up today and reserve your seat. \n  \nRegister Here\n  \n \n \n 
URL:https://massmep.org/event/countdown-to-cmmc-compliance/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T110000
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SUMMARY:Human Capital Barometrics Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Human Capital Barometrics\, not a college science class! \nIntroducing a new tool for workforce information – Human Capital Barometrics. \nWhy do YOU want HCB?\nIt can be used to measure your current conditions and help you plan for the future. \nWhat are the benefits?\nThis can improve hiring\, retention\, and help you make future investments. \nWith speakers from both Polaris MEP and VMEC speaking on their own experiences implementing HCB\, this is open to all manufacturers in MA\, RI\, and VT. \nJoin us for an hour of the who\, what\, where\, when and why of HCB and how it will work in your organization. \nPartners: \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/human-capital-barometrics-information-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T130000
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SUMMARY:Scan To Facility Layout with Functional 3D
DESCRIPTION:  \nMoving into a new building? Expanding your current one? 3D scans can help you increase the efficiency\, speed and accuracy of your facility layout project. \n3D scanning used to be something for science fiction. However\, the technology is quite real and available and offers very real benefits to small and medium-sized manufacturers. \nPolaris 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. \nThe first “episode” focuses on 3D scanning when modeling or designing a facility layout. Attendees will learn how 3D scanning \n\n     provides significant time savings\,\n     reduces chance of incorrect/missing data and\n     reduces the need for return visits.\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT\n1)         Overview of how 3D scanning differs from traditional 2D measurements \n2)         Tips on what needs to be scanned (spoiler alert: not everything needs to be modeled!) \n3)         Understanding of how & why 3D scanning increases efficiency and accuracy (reducing cost and frustration) \n4)         Mini-Success Story: Windmoeller and Hoelscher \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\n\nOwners\, Founders\, senior executives of RI manufacturing companies\nChief Operations Officers (COOs)\, Operations Managers\, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)\nFacility move/expansion team members including maintenance and engineering\n\nABOUT THE TRAINER\n \nChristopher 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. \nPrior 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. \nChristopher is a member of DesignXRI and the Rhode Island Manufacturing Association. \n  \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/scan-to-facility-layout-with-functional-3d/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T110000
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SUMMARY:MMAP 2021 recap & 2022 funding opportunities
DESCRIPTION:2.24.22\nThe MMAP program aids to help Massachusetts- based small to medium-sized manufacturers prepare their businesses to meet the demands of Industry 4.0 and the manufacturing of new technologies and innovations that align with key industries in the Commonwealth. \nRegister for this one-hour webinar with Center for Advanced Manufacturing\, Director Christine Nolan and MassMEP Sales & Marketing Director\, Kristy Grignon as they provide a recap on the 2021 MMAP and the new funding opportunities available in 2022 for Massachusetts Manufacturers with MMAP. Key takeaways from this webinar program overview\, key points\, takeaways\, and be available to answer your questions. She will also be discussing the grant 13 companies were awarded with and what’s to come in the next 5 years with that. \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/mmap-2021-recap-2022-funding-opportunities/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T133000
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SUMMARY:NERDIC Industry 4.0 Readiness Ecosystem: Technology Demonstration on 3D Printed Parts Manufactured with the Desktop Metal Studio System for Defense Supply
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual presentation on the use and results of generative design and resulting demonstration parts printed by Berkshire Innovation Center/BSS Additive. \nLearn about what to expect when installing a Desktop Metal System; Overview of install & operations experience\, facility\, safety & training requirements\, vendor support; How the BIC\, CCAT and UMaine benchmarked these systems; How to access benchmark files and data; Description of DM case studies underway at BIC; How to access BIC’s facility for training\, application development and project collaboration. \nThis session will be recorded and made available on-demand. \nLearning Objectives \nLearn how Desktop Metal Studio System can be used in defense manufacturing:\n¥ How to prepare your facility\, permitting requirements\, facility certification options\n¥ OSHA training and safety requirements\, compared with LPBF\, DMLS\, LENS and Binder Jetting\n¥ Advantages / disadvantages of printing with bound metal powder compared with LPBF\n¥ Outline applications for DM metal prototypes\, fixtures\, molds and end use parts\n¥ Review of the design process for benchmarking\, developed with CCAT and UMaine – Can the NIST AM Test Artifact be used in FDM metal printing or is a new standard needed?\n¥ Comparison of benchmark results with other 3D printing processes available at CCAT\, BIC and UMaine (including LPBF\, Binder Jetting\, large format polymer FDM and DMLS)\n¥ Can Fused Deposition Modeled Sintered metal parts meet Mil-spec end use requirements? \nPresenters \nSteven Longpre\, CEO BSS Additive\, Operations Manager Berkshire Innovation Center\nJean Mozolic\, Founder\, The Mozolic Group\nMark Rowan\, Principal\, Roundabout Consulting \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/nerdic-industry-4-0-readiness-ecosystem-technology-demonstration-on-3d-printed-parts-manufactured-with-the-desktop-metal-studio-system-for-defense-supply/
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SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma Info Session Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Is lean six sigma the right choice for your company?\nIf your company struggles with high variability/scrap\, recurring issues or inefficient business processes Lean Six Sigma could be the solution you have been searching for. Lean Six Sigma certifications contain proven methods to minimize waste and reduce costs. \nLearn the power behind DMAIC: Define\, Measure\, Analyze\, Improve and Control.  You don’t need to be a math wizard or statistician. Using the Keep It Simple Statistically approach (KISS) and the proven roadmap for choosing the “RIGHT” projects\, key business results can be achieved. Participants will learn to identify and lead both projects and other team members to increase their contribution and value to the organization. Organizations will see quality and productivity results along with workforce development and employee engagement. \nThrough deployment of a Lean Six Sigma program participants will learn: \n\n\n\nCritical thinking\nGain improved process and product knowledge\nLearn how to reduce variation and remove non-value added activities\n\n\n\n\nGain leadership skills\nFocus on the Voice of the Customer\nDecrease defect rates\nReduce cost and cycle times\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/lean-six-sigma-info-session-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T113000
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SUMMARY:Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification - Virtual
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URL:https://massmep.org/event/lean-six-sigma-white-belt-certification-virtual/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200522T133000
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SUMMARY:The ABC's of Returning Safely to Work
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A 5 WEEK SERIES\nWebinar #5 – 30 minutes  \nI Didn’t Know I Needed to Do All of That to Disinfect and Clean Safely?  \nUsing OSHA\, CDC\, EPA and FDA to make changes to your housekeeping process to include trash\, sanitation\, laundry and disinfecting\, HazCom Policy\, Hazardous Chemicals\, personal protective equipment use and training. We will answer questions like; Do I need N95 respirators? Will a cloth mask work? Handwashing vs. Antibacterial agents? Do I need a flammable storage cabinet for hand sanitizer and isopropyl alcohol? How do I get an EPA approved disinfectant for COVID-19? Where can I buy PPE? \n  \n  \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/the-abcs-of-returning-safely-to-work-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T133000
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SUMMARY:The ABC's of Returning Safely to Work
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A 5 WEEK SERIES\nWebinar #2 – 30 minutes  \nWho will be your COVID-19 Safety and Health Coordinator? Where should you begin when setting up the COVID-19 Coordinator\, Emergency Response Team and/or Safety Committee to Manage COVID-19 Best Practices\, Changes in Regulation and Implementation. We will walk you through the areas of consideration. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/the-abcs-of-returning-safely-to-work-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T140000
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SUMMARY:The ABC's of Returning Safely to Work
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS A 5 WEEK SERIES\nWebinar #1 – 1 hour  \nNavigating the alphabet soup of regulations. You will learn all areas of your business where you will need to make changes and considerations for new rules\, new equipment\, new processes and adapt the factors you consider in decision making. \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/the-abcs-of-returning-safely-to-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200415T110000
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SUMMARY:5S Kaizen Online - Small Business Direct Access (SBDAP)
DESCRIPTION:Training Description: 5S Workplace Organization and Standardization: This training instills a five-step highly disciplined housekeeping technique. This technique provides the Ôhow to’ for a manufacturer to clean up the typically disorganized work area and ensure the success of lean manufacturing on the shop floor. \nThe 5 steps are:\n¥ Sort through all items and remove unneeded items\n¥ Set in Order remaining items\, set limits\, create temporary location indicators\n¥ Shine or clean everything and use cleaning as inspection\n¥ Standardize the first 3 S’s by implementing visuals displays and controls\n¥ Sustain the gains through self-discipline\, training\, communication and total employee involvement.\nTraining Objective: Students will experience and learn the basic 5S methodology\n¥ Complete visual order & minimum waste of motion in the work area\n¥ Maximize value adding work\n¥ Point-of-Use Communications resulting in reduced scrap & rework\n¥ Safety and improved Quality of Work Life\n¥ A basis for Continuous Improvement\n¥ “RED” Tagging Unneeded Items List\n¥ Hands on experience with Setting-in-Order (Visuals)\n¥ Workplace 5S Sustaining Plan and 30-day Kaizen To-Do List \nSkill Attainment: 5S Kaizen training will provide a clear understanding and application of the 10 step kaizen process for improvement using the Deming Cycle of continuous improvement; Plan\, Do\, Check and Act. This training will be used over again and again and will become the standard method for addressing improvement opportunities going forward. The 5S technique provides the Ôhow to’ to clean up the production and office areas that lets employees “see” for the first time the waste that is inherent to the process. This basic tool will become the first step for students to eliminate waste and to streamline work areas. \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/5s-kaizen-online-small-business-direct-access-sbdap/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191204T200000
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SUMMARY:ÔShine Bright!’  A Holiday Party with Women in Manufacturing of Massachusetts.
DESCRIPTION:WiM Massachusetts invites you to our second annual ÔShine Bright!’ Holiday Party on Wednesday\, December 4th\, 2019.  Join us to learn more about WiM\, connect with our local WiM Massachusetts Chapter\, and meet female/male professionals from a wide variety of area companies. There will be complimentary appetizers and beverages.  Register today! \nDate:\nDecember 4\, 2019 \nTime:\n6:00PM-8:00PM \nLocation:\nCharles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\n154 Moody St\, Waltham\, MA 02453 \nPricing:\nWiM Members: $25.00\nNon-members:  $35.00 \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://massmep.org/event/oshine-brighto-a-holiday-party-with-women-in-manufacturing-of-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation\, 154 Moody Street\, Waltham\, 02453\, United States
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