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ISO Internal Auditor Training Session (1132361)

<img class="wp-image-25448 size-full aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/completion.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /> This is a 2-day <strong>hybrid</strong> training event totaling 8 hours each day*. <strong><u>Who Should Attend</u></strong><strong>:</strong> This course is recommended for anyone involved in designing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a quality management system and/or performing internal audits of a quality management system, such as quality officers, managers, and auditors. No prior knowledge of auditing, quality management systems, or ISO 9001:2008 is required prior to attending this course. <strong><u>Course Highlights / Topics Covered</u></strong><strong>:</strong> <ul> <li>ISO 9000 terms, definitions, overview</li> <li>Seven Quality Management Principles</li> <li>ISO 9001 Requirements and Interpretation</li> <li>Define what an audit is and the types of audits</li> <li>Define qualifications necessary for an internal auditor</li> <li>Define the various roles and responsibilities of the internal audit team</li> <li>Audit roadmap</li> <li>What are internal audits</li> <li>Why are internal audits conducted</li> <li>What preparatory work should be carried out before an audit</li> <li>What to pay attention to during the audit</li> <li>What is a good audit report</li> <li>What aspects are important in monitoring audit results, corrective and preventive actions</li> </ul> <strong><u>Students will benefit by</u></strong><strong>:</strong> <ul> <li>Learning how to plan, conduct, and report quality audit results</li> <li>Enhancing your understanding of the components of an internal quality audit program</li> <li>Gaining an in-depth understanding of ISO 9001 requirements</li> <li>Getting answers to your toughest audit questions</li> </ul> Capturing a working knowledge of the practices, roles and responsibilities of an auditor. <span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Costs:</strong></span> The course is offered on a per seat bases through the Workforce Training Fund Express Grant Opportunity from the Commonwealth Corporation. The cost of the training is $1000/seat; however, through the Express Grant program, if approved, the WTFP will reimburse you for up to 50% of the actual cost of training (for companies 100 employees or more), OR, full reimbursement of the cost of training for companies with 100 employees or less. [mep_register url="http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7ldh5iebb&oeidk=a07ej7oc7gk642bb78a"]
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Offshore Wind Industry: Landing Supply Chain Opportunities For Local Manufacturing

<img class="wp-image-25310 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Offshore-Wind-1024x1024.png" alt="" width="352" height="355" /> The offshore wind industry has arrived in Massachusetts. Where will the components of the planned offshore wind turbine structures be manufactured? The answer is crucial for local communities and businesses, particularly manufacturers interested to expand into new markets through participation in a diverse supply chain. Join us to learn more about the burgeoning offshore wind industry and how your company can participate. [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DABzXho7Rdqjh0lLNZHLzg"]
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Innovating for the Future

<img class="alignnone wp-image-25424 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IFF-event-graphic.png" alt="" width="439" height="252" /> As the largest technology business in Pittsfield, the heart of the Berkshires, General Dynamics is always looking to expand our world-wide supply chain, particularly in Massachusetts. General Dynamics Mission Systems will be hosting an Innovating for the Future event at the <strong><a href="https://berkshireinnovationcenter.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Berkshire Innovation Center</a></strong> in Pittsfield, MA. The Berkshires are a key location for General Dynamics Mission Systems and this event is aimed at furthering our relationship with the community through strengthening the local industrial sector. Due to space limitations, this event is by invitation only. For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=Question%20about%20Innovating%20for%20the%20Future%20Event">[email protected]</a> [mep_register url="https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/suppliers/innovating-for-the-future-event"]
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Scan To Quality Reporting with Functional 3D

<img class="wp-image-24543 size-full aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/qa_inspection_report_570308-300x162-1.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="162" />   <em>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?</em> 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. <h4>WHAT TO EXPECT</h4> 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 <h4>WHO SHOULD ATTEND</h4> <ul> <li>Owners, Founders, senior executives of RI manufacturing companies</li> <li>Engineering, Quality leads</li> </ul> <h4>ABOUT THE TRAINER</h4> <img class="size-full wp-image-24540 alignright" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/headshot12-1-2021-293x300-1.png" alt="" width="293" height="300" /> 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.     [mep_register url="https://polarismep.org/event/scan-to-quality-reporting-with-functional-3d/"]
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Scan To Reverse Engineer with Functional 3D

<img class="wp-image-24547 size-full aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Formeinsatz_Reverse-Engineering-300x200-1.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="200" />   <em>When a part goes out of production or drawings need updating, 3D scanning can help you speed up your design workflow and meet customer obligations.</em> It’s a challenge that becomes more common by the day: A smaller manufacturer can no longer get critical parts from their supplier, but drawings don’t exist. How will they continue to meet customer contracts? OR, drawings have changed over the decades but weren’t documented along the way. How long would it take to reverse engineer that key part and get work flowing again? 3D scanning technology offers very real benefits to small and medium-sized manufacturers in a variety of areas, including reverse engineering to solve supply chain challenges or to embrace additive manufacturing. 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 third and final "episode” in our Spring 2022 series focuses on the potential benefits of 3D scanning for reverse engineering/CAD. <h3>WHAT TO EXPECT</h3> 1) Overview of the role 3D scans play in the "new” reverse engineering 2) Understand how you can create Surface CAD bodies to be used in traditional CAD applications – even with organically shaped or hand made objects 3) Hear how 3D scans can allow for modern manufacturing such as Additive / 3D printing or forging 4) Manufacturer Mini-Success Story <h3>WHO SHOULD ATTEND</h3> <ul> <li>Owners, Founders, senior executives of RI manufacturing companies</li> <li>Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement leads</li> <li>Operations, Production leads</li> </ul> <h4>ABOUT THE TRAINER</h4> <img class="size-full wp-image-24540 alignright" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/headshot12-1-2021-293x300-1.png" alt="" width="293" height="300" /> 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.     [mep_register url="https://polarismep.org/event/scan-to-reverse-engineer-with-functional-3d/"]
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Massachusetts Manufacturers At Your Request – Agile and DFM: Module 2

<img class="wp-image-25022 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DFM-FINAL-1024x1024.png" alt="" width="540" height="540" /> <a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DFMWorkshops-2.pdf">DFMWorkshops (2)</a> 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. <strong>Module two of the series:</strong> 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. <em><strong>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.</strong></em> Please note that it is strongly recommended that you participate in both of these modules to receive the full package of the training. [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9AdHDFReQV6sf66D6ZdkhQ"]
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Massachusetts Manufacturers At Your Request – Agile and DFM

<img class="wp-image-25021 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DFM-Agile-FINAL-1024x1024.png" alt="" width="496" height="496" /> <a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DFMWorkshops-2.pdf">Agile (1135723)</a> 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. <strong>Module one of the series:</strong> 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. <em><strong>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.</strong></em> Please note that it is strongly recommended that you participate in both of these modules to receive the full package of the training. [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9AdHDFReQV6sf66D6ZdkhQ"]
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Learn More About Manufacturers In The Robotics Hardware and Prototyping Space

<img class="wp-image-23991 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/robosource.jpeg" alt="" width="582" height="291" /> RoboSource is an exhibition highlighting our Associated Network and Partners who are suppliers, manufacturers, service and solution providers in the robotics and hardware prototyping space. This event will introduce you to a network of resources focused on helping grow and scale hardware intensive companies. At 4:00 p.m. we'll hear from Christine Nolan, Director for the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM), whose mission is to foster the most complete, most connected, and fastest manufacturing ecosystem from innovation through production. She will share information about Massachusetts programs and resources to aid both manufacturers and startups. The event is free and open to the public, but particularly focused on startups and scaling technology companies. <em>*COVID Requirement: 2 dose of COVID vaccine will be required to attend this event - Please bring a photo copy or vaccination card with you.</em> [mep_register url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/robosource-tickets-265995769507"]
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The 2nd Annual GBMP Lean Spring Showcase

<p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-23878" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/EventLogo.png" alt="" width="316" height="316" /></p> <strong>Our Community of Lean Hits the (Virtual) Road...Again</strong> Last year's Lean Spring Showcase was such a big success, we've decided to do it again! Spend the day with us on April 1st and see excellent examples of continuous improvement teams in action implementing a variety of Lean best practices. The event will showcase practical applications of countermeasures from the Lean Toolkit at 8 (yes eight!) different companies. But this best practice road trip requires no driving – we’ll take you there. To a variety of different workplaces all within a single day, which you and your whole team can enjoy from the comfort of home or the office. All for just $249 per seat (GBMP members pay only $149; Group Discount available too - send five & the sixth is FREE). Don't miss this chance to have a front-row seat. Yokoten! Spring is coming: April 1st, 2022 – no fooling! Spark up your continuous improvement journey with GBMP's "2nd Annual Spring Showcase: A Lean Community Hits the Road". <strong>Register your team today!</strong> [mep_register url="https://www.shopgbmp.org/store/p171/The_2nd_Annual_GBMP_Lean_Spring_Showcase.html"]
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All Love in the MassMEP House of Lean

  [caption id="attachment_22213" align="aligncenter" width="300"]<a href="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aA36vKD7TRq9G1glZH4Ogw"><img class="size-medium wp-image-22213" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/houseofleanlove-300x214.png" alt="" width="300" height="214" /></a> MassMEP House of Lean Information Session 2.14.22[/caption]   Happy Valentine's Day! Join the MassMEP House of Lean SME's, Henry Hall and Brian Harvey for a one-hour information session on how to build your "House of Lean" with MassMEP. Henry and Brian will take you through the "plans" on how the house of lean is built from the ground up...Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Lean 101 and more. Get your hard hats ready for some "house"key takeaways to improve a manufacturers process and make the top line, bottom line and pipeline lean! While this is a valentine's event, Henry and Brian are sure to add some humor for you to use for April Fool's Day too!! [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aA36vKD7TRq9G1glZH4Ogw"]
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