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Six Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2019

Six Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2019

From IoT to secure data networks to robots and drones, 2019 manufacturing industry trends are focused on technological growth. Here’s what the industry experts expect to flourish this year. 1. Increased Focus on Cybersecurity In 2018, achieving compliance with DFARS...

Out like a Lion

Out like a Lion

Well that was pretty incredible…  We’ve had some busy months since I started at Polaris MEP nearly 3 years ago, but nothing like March 2017! Sure, September of 2015 was packed with the launch of the Rocket Program, our first All Access Bus Tour of Westrock and...

Bullish on Rhody innovation

In August, Scott Jensen, director of the R.I. Department of Labor & Training, called manufacturing a “bright spot” in the state economy. Jensen and Donna Murray, Rhode Island’s chief labor statistician, noted that 42,300 manufacturing jobs in July were the most in...

Momentum in Manufacturing

Momentum in Manufacturing

Do you feel the rising energy in Rhode Island’s manufacturing community these days? It springs from a quiet confidence that companies have about their future based on projected or recently won contracts. Even though these good signs haven’t hit the state or federal...

Manufacturing in R.I., Chapter 6: Manufacturing Defense Growth

Manufacturing in R.I., Chapter 6: Manufacturing Defense Growth

Manufacturing has taken a positive turn with signals that orders and production are poised to continue the trend upward. Small and large companies are ramping up hiring, training and operations activity, while support from the new state administration has also been...