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<h4>Manufacturing Summit & Excellence Awards<a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WBJ-MFG-AWARDS.jpeg"><img class="size-full wp-image-6460 alignright" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/WBJ-MFG-AWARDS.jpeg" alt="" width="270" height="135" /></a></h4> <div class="calendar_desc_link"> <div class="calendar_subdetail"><strong>Date: </strong>April 18, 2019</div> <div class="calendar_subdetail"><strong>Time: </strong>3:00pm-6:30pm</div> <div class="calendar_subdetail"><strong>Location: </strong>College of the Holy Cross Hogan Campus Center One College Street, Worcester <strong>Single Ticket Rate: </strong>$45.00</div> </div> <div class="calendar_desc_link"> <div class="description_details"> <strong>#WBJManufacturing</strong> Worcester Business Journal is excited to produce our fourth annual Manufacturing Summit where we’ll tap a panel of experts to dig into top issues affecting manufacturers in our region. In addition, we’ll recognize some of the area’s top manufacturing firms with our annual Central Mass "Manufacturing Excellence Awards" ceremony and networking reception. Winners will be announced in our April 1st edition. <strong>2019 Summit Theme: </strong><strong>Finding ways to grow in the face of the manufacturing workforce challenge:<a href="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Rosalin.jpg"><img class=" wp-image-6461 alignright" src="https://massmep.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Rosalin-300x152.jpg" alt="" width="464" height="235" /></a></strong> Low unemployment, a horde of retiring baby boomers and demographic shifts in the workforce have all conspired to make it difficult for manufacturers to fill open positions. While this structural challenge is not unique to manufacturing and has been around for some time, companies around the state have been finding creative solutions to being more productive and finding ways to grow. We’ll explore some of the creative solutions that have been implemented and how they are working. <strong>Don’t miss this special event and the opportunity to network with industry leaders, and celebrate the 2019 Central Mass "Manufacturing Excellence Award” honorees - register today!</strong> <em>Stay tuned - additional speaker line-up coming soon!</em> </div>   </div> [mep_register url="http://www.wbjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/dcce?Site=WB&Date=20160114&Module=2&Category=EVENT&Class=2&Type=PBManufacturing&ID=450791&Selected=11"]

<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 ccat.us/NERDIC. Join this virtual presentation on the results of the demonstration pilot conducted by Stanley X/DeepHow on the use and implementation of DeepHow AI technology in manufacturing. Stanley X, in partnership with DeepHow, will share their AI-powered solution to capture, train and transfer knowledge among skilled workers. This system allows documentation of standard work of high performing, subject matter expert employees, converting into Smart how-to videos for staff to learn from and reference, using standard enterprise tools and no special equipment or skills. [mep_register url="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8176907861031433743"]

<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 ccat.us/NERDIC. Join us for a virtual presentation on the results of the demonstration pilot conducted by SphereGen/The Impact Group on the use and implementation of augmented reality in manufacturing. Augmented Reality is the overlaying of digital content into the physical environment. Specifically, to manufacturing, this can include any type of virtual parts, data, photos, videos, and work instructions. These assets can be transposed on to a machine in the real world for easier training and troubleshooting through a device such as a phone or headset. Our engagement with CCAT is specific to HoloLens 2 which is an advanced augmented reality headset created by Microsoft. HoloLens 2 has comprehensive voice recognition, gesture recognition and is a hands-free heads-up display. [mep_register url="https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5571284106019630091"]

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"]