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Polaris Announces Rebrand to Strengthen Support for Rhode Island Manufacturers and Tech Companies
Polaris Announces Rebrand to Strengthen Support for Rhode Island Manufacturers and Tech Companies Providence, RI - Polaris MEP, focused on manufacturing, and the newly renamed Polaris Tech Bridge, focused on defense, dual-use, and blue technology, have a new...
Pawtucket Manufacturer’s Forum Provides Lively Conversation and Insights
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, various manufacturers gathered at the Cooley Group’s Pawtucket headquarters for a stimulating conversation on the current state of Rhode Island manufacturing. The Pawtucket Manufacturers’ Forum, presented by Polaris MEP and the Pawtucket...
The Toll of Tariffs
The Toll of Tariffs In 2025, factories and manufacturers were hit with the sudden and unexpected expense of higher tariffs. For many, this threw businesses into turmoil as they struggled to find materials, which in turn caused supply chain disruptions, and increased...
Companies seek ‘next-generation’ makers at Manufacturing Day 2025
PBN explores the benefit of Manufacturing Day 2025 for manufacturing leaders. Polaris MEP thanks PBN author Jacquelyn Voghel for attending RI's Future in the Making sponsored by General Dynamics Electric Boat, Nautilus Defense, New England Institute of Technology...
Hundreds of Rhode Island Students Explore Local Manufacturing Careers at Manufacturing Day 2025
Students rotated through hands-on activity stations. PROVIDENCE, RI — Despite the gloomy weather, Rhode Island's next generation of makers gathered at Farm Fresh Rhode Island on October 8th for the fourth annual Manufacturing Day Career Exploration Experience, hosted...
Measuring Harmful By-Products of Air Cleaners
Not all air cleaners are the same. Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have introduced a new testing standard to evaluate the by-products that some air cleaners may release. While these devices are meant to improve indoor air...
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