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4 Steps to Faster Growth and Greater Quality of Life

<p style="text-align: center"><img class="alignnone wp-image-27345 size-medium" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/10.12.22-1-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p> <p style="text-align: left">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.</p> 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: <ul> <li>A simple plan to crush stress and go all-in on strategic growth...without having to wait for retirement to finally enjoy your family.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>The secret technique to re-energize yourself on demand... even if you've been stuck in chaos and exhaustion for YEARS.</li> </ul> [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3EnYh3ERTRya6_-W3bNQkw"]
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Lead Generation Webinar with Tribal Vision

<img class="wp-image-25489 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-25-at-11.49.14-AM-1024x719.png" alt="" width="315" height="221" /> Learn Techniques to Maximize Lead Generation and Sales Conversions This webinar will help manufacturers put in place the building blocks necessary to optimize lead generation as well as sales conversion methods throughout your pipeline. Specific sub-topics will include: <ul> <li>Website optimizations (including SEO and analytics)</li> <li>LinkedIn outreach best practices and mastery</li> <li>Account based marketing outreach and best practices</li> <li>Digital marketing and sales tools and platforms to close new business</li> </ul> [mep_register url="https://massmep-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WL0BiSU1ShixFIKvQI_x1g"]
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MMAP Information Session

<div class="mceTemp"></div> <img class=" wp-image-21327 aligncenter" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CAM-1024x375.png" alt="" width="628" height="230" />   Massachusetts Technology Collaborative ("Mass Tech Collaborative” or "MassTech”), on behalf of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing ("CAM") is issuing this Request for Proposals for state cost share to support manufacturing projects (Solicitation No.2022-CAM-03) (the "Solicitation” or "Solicitation”) from qualified manufacturers ("Respondents”) located within the Commonwealth’s borders, as part of the state’s on-going commitment to the manufacturing industry. Respondents will be competing against each other for funds dedicated to manufacturing expansion grants to accelerate company growth. The submissions of all Respondents shall be compared and evaluated pursuant to the evaluation criteria set forth in this Solicitation. The Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program ("MMAP”) provides capital cost share up to $250,000 for projects located within the Commonwealth’s borders, as part of the state’s on-going commitment to the manufacturing industry. The program aims 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, including semiconductor, defense and aerospace, battery technologies and additive manufacturing. The MMAP program: <ul> <li>Provides<strong> CAPITAL</strong>: Through necessary capital equipment purchases, a manufacturer will have access to new supply chain connections, new opportunities, and growth.</li> <li>Creates <strong>PARTNERSHIPS</strong>: This program aims to make connections between manufacturers and non-profit partners to help build an ecosystem of support for our manufacturers to collaborate and rely on. These partnerships will provide assistance through technical support, workforce development support, business connections, or other means of assistance, depending on the partner, to help manufacturers drive efficiencies and scale their business.</li> </ul> It is a requirement that a company collaborate with a non-profit, academic or quasi state agency partner to receive funding. Non-profit partners include academic institutions of higher learning (except for state academic institutions), or a non-profit such as Mass Robotics, MassHire workforce boards, or MassMEP, or other quasi state agencies.   [mep_register url="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej6uhj1a0291a0de&oseq=&c=&ch="]
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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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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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NERDIC Industry 4.0 Readiness Ecosystem: Generative Design – An Introduction in Design Optimization to Fully Realize Additive Manufacturing Benefits

<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> Generative design mimics nature’s evolutionary approach to design. Parameters such as materials, manufacturing methods, strength and thermal requirements are defined, and the AI driven generative design process fully optimizes the design to best fulfill functional requirements. Learning Objectives By the conclusion of the presentation, attendees will: ¥ Learn the basics of generative design workflow ¥ Learn what parameters can be optimized ¥ Understand how generative design can best leverage additive manufacturing </ul> [mep_register url="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2629640801398762508"]
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Industry 4.0 Consortium Grant Info Session

<strong>Industry 4.0 Consortium Grant Info Session</strong> <strong>September 2 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT</strong> <strong>MassMEP, along with Spinnaker Venture Partners, MachineMetrics, Axis New England, and DesignPoint,</strong> invites you to attend an information session about a fully grant-funded collaborative Industry 4.0 training program. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is the digital transformation of traditional manufacturing operations to achieve next-level productivity gains. This consortium is designed to equip companies with strategies, tools, and tactics to leverage smart manufacturing principles and technologies with measurable impact. <strong>Join us to learn more about these Building Blocks of Industry 4.0:</strong> <ul> <li>Developing a Business Strategy Roadmap for Industry 4.0 (Spinnaker)</li> <li>Harnessing Machine Data for Shop Floor Optimization (MachineMetrics)</li> <li>Increasing Throughput with Automation and Robotics (Axis New England)</li> <li>3D Printing for Rapid Prototyping, Tooling and Customization (DesignPoint)</li> <li>Strategic Funding Opportunities through the Workforce Training Fund Program (MassMEP)</li> </ul> <strong>What is a consortium grant?</strong> A consortium grant provides small to medium size companies an approach to training and manufacturing skills development with minimal cost and time, and MassMEP will facilitate all administrative responsibilities. <strong>Did you know?</strong> Each year, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts awards millions of dollars in grant money to Massachusetts businesses under the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP). Why not be one of the next companies? [mep_register url="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qSTw7oMxTteQSqEZz6jiLA"]
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Navigating the Pandemic Training SBDAP

<h4>Navigating the Pandemic Training SBDAP</h4> August, 25 & 27 September 1 & 3, 2020 8:00 am -11:00 am <strong>I Didn’t Know I Needed to Do All!</strong> If you could have a safety consultant walk you through the development of your pandemic control plan and answer your specific question, would you? If you said yes, you need to listen to this webinar that explains two funding source options for your company to get a significant discount or in one case for free. We will help you navigate through all of the changes you will need to make in your business in order to keep your employees and business safe and healthy. <strong>Training Objective:</strong> Training will be focused on the process(es) that make up all critical business operations that need to be changed and modified during a pandemic. Participants will map out those sequences and identify areas of risk and vulnerability to the organization’s ability to remain open and viable during a pandemic. Developing new strategies, find resources, and creating a new process to manage and abate the impact from a pandemic will be clearly defined and developed within this focus group. In addition, this group of participants will draft all processes for each segment of critical business operations for evaluation, testing, and revision before implementation. <strong> </strong> <strong>Increase the confidence of the workforce, vendors, and customers.</strong> This focused initiative assures all parties that you have a strong business continuity plan and a focused response to the health and safety of everyone. <strong>Manage cost control. </strong>This program identifies and creates processes for managing costs and losses. You will have a strong supply chain process, qualified vendor relationships, a resource map for versatility, and a quick response. This decreases employee absenteeism, maintains a healthy inventory, and finds other funding sources. <strong>Use evidence-based decision making.</strong> By ensuring that you are using accurate data to make your decisions on what to improve, you can greatly increase the chances that your improvements will be successful the first time, rather than having several unsuccessful attempts. By using this data to track your progress, you can correct these improvement initiatives before they go "off the rails,” which can save costs and time. <strong>Engage your people.</strong> By engaging your employees, you work toward 100% participation in managing safety and health in the workplace. <ul> <li>enhanced leadership involvement and worker participation</li> <li>risk-based thinking</li> <li>alignment the pandemic policy with the safety and health culture of the organization</li> <li>be able to accommodate diverse geographical, cultural and social conditions</li> </ul>   <strong>Skill Attainment: </strong> <ul> <li>Participants will learn to master the hierarchy of controls method for making decisions during a pandemic. This process guides participants in decisions, options, and outcomes in order to drive and maintain improvements within the processes.</li> <li>They will learn what risk-based thinking looks like and how to apply it</li> <li>They will create a set of language, terms, and definitions for effective communication</li> <li>They will be able to assess, inspect and evaluate a process using the hierarchy of controls method</li> <li>They will create and manage new roles and responsibilities during a pandemic</li> <li>They will use the hierarchy of controls method to draft processes for critical business operations.</li> <li>Peer edit and review each group work</li> </ul> <strong> </strong> <strong> </strong> [mep_register url="https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eh5lgdsnc43e91f1&oseq=&c=&ch="]
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