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In this webinar the focus will be on different marketing and recruitment strategies in order to continuously build on the manufacturing workforce and gain new employees. The panel will host guest speakers; Deanna Zarella (AIS, Inc.), Chris Ciunci (Tribal Vision), Andrea Pion (The Davis Companies) and Jeff Turgeon (MassHire) to discuss their strategies on how to retain and recruit employees in the current climate. [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tjzXXEDJQN6Hee_TPtoQxQ"]

In the wake of the pandemic, tariff changes, security issues, and ever-increasing customer demands, managing supply chains has become a more important topic to manufacturers. There is a new appreciation for integrating suppliers more closely with manufacturing operations and information systems. <strong>This webinar will cover three related topics:</strong> a. Taking risk out of supply chains b. Better managing demand in order to bring more predictability to supply chains c. Reshoring d. MassMEP programs and grant funding With Business Improvement Group [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AbSzpGfJSuew7hoBXFCstg"]

<strong>About this event</strong> Experts: Richards Sullivan, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Manager Mark Manuel, Certified Thomas Partner I Thomas <strong>MassMEP</strong> in Worcester, MA is an expert resource committed to Manufacturing growth in Massachusetts. MassMEP is one of 51 MEP Centers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico that operates through a cooperative agreement. <strong>Thomas Register of American Manufacturers, now ThomasNet.</strong> In 2010, ThomasNet started communicating with its database of manufacturers to get a better understanding of where the community was, where their shortcomings were, and where they saw the landscape going in the future. [mep_register url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manufacturing-resources-for-small-businesses-tickets-154563069301?aff=ebdsoporgprofile"]

<div class="form-group"> <div class="content col-md-offset-2">Through the Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (MMAP), the Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks to invest in small- to medium-sized manufacturers to help coordinate and prepare our supply chain to respond to increasing demands and to spur new opportunities for growth. The program will run annually, utilizing a streamlined application and approval process to ease the burden on manufacturers and to create an immediate impact on company growth. Join MassMEP and The Center for Advanced Manufacturing's Christine Nolan for the one hour webinar as she will provide a program overview, key points, takeaways and answer all your questions.</div> </div> [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NMzUsaiaTuC31hVhJ33nlA"]

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-20904" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/nerdic.png" alt="" width="225" height="225" /> This technology demonstration is part of the NERDIC Industry 4.0 Readiness Ecosystem program for the New England defense supply chain. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.ccat.us/nerdic/">ccat.us/NERDIC</a>. Join us for a virtual presentation on the use and results of automated probing for CNC machining of a demonstration part. Probing is an established best practice for maximizing the efficiency, quality, capability, and accuracy of machine tools. Standard routines built into modern CNC controls simplify the integration of probing cycles into machining operations and offline tools. These routines, combined with a CAD interface, make the simulation of measurement functions easy. On machine probe solutions can help reduce set_up times by up to 90% and improve your process control. This technology provides solutions for tool setting, broken tool detection, component set-up, in-cycle gauging and first-off component inspection, with automatic offset updates. On machine probing can deliver significant cost savings, and improvements in quality, for all applications using machine tools throughout many industries. [mep_register url="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1659077698386598925"]

If you haven't heard there is a new Express Grant program in town and it is shaking things up for Manufacturers. Join MassMEP and Tribal Vision as we discuss the course options that will now be available to all manufacturers across the commonwealth. These new express grant opportunities are available now and this one-hour webinar will explain what is available to you in their Marketing and Lead Generation modules. These modules focus on strategy & planning as well as implementation. Learn more about the new Express Grant program that provides training funds up to $30,000/year/company with no match if you are 100 employees or less. If you are over 100 employees it is a 50/50 match, so $0.50 for every $1.00. You won't want to miss this if you have a tight budget, but know you need some continuous improvement within your organization. [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gOAS-KLcTdu-TaqLmoG_kQ"]

<strong>Industry 4.0 Machine Metrics IoT</strong> <strong>MassMEP, along with partner MachineMetrics</strong> Justin Garland, Director of Sales, invites you to attend an information session that will focus on a deep dive presentation about MachineMetrics Industrial Data platform including a presentation and demo. MassMEP will be on hand to provide a brief overview of the program and funding. [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NAfIMaTdQ-mtnuOHEMBAsA"]

<h5>This introductory workshop is part of the NERDIC Industry 4.0 Readiness Ecosystem program for small manufacturing enterprises in the defense supply chain. For more information, please visit ccat.us/NERDIC.</h5> Learn 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. Learning Objectives Learn how Desktop Metal Studio System can be used in defense manufacturing: ¥ How to prepare your facility, permitting requirements, facility certification options ¥ OSHA training and safety requirements, compared with LPBF, DMLS, LENS and Binder Jetting ¥ Advantages / disadvantages of printing with bound metal powder compared with LPBF ¥ Outline applications for DM metal prototypes, fixtures, molds and end use parts ¥ 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? ¥ 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) ¥ Can Fused Deposition Modeled Sintered metal parts meet Mil-spec end use requirements? </ul> [mep_register url="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/229506973522036748"]