The U.S. Navy is looking beyond traditional defense contractors to discover new technologies, creating opportunities for Rhode Island manufacturers and emerging technology companies. With its established maritime infrastructure and growing network of industry...
Polaris is expanding access to Development Dimensions International (DDI) leadership development through flexible online learning and instructor-led, in-person training. The goal is simple: give RI manufacturers a practical, flexible way to develop stronger leaders at...
Rhode Island businesses are beginning to receive millions of dollars in tariff refunds, but some manufacturers are having trouble accessing the federal system needed to claim the money. About $25 million in refunds has already gone to roughly 30 importers in Rhode...
The inaugural New England M.A.D.E. (Manufacturing Advancement, Development & Expansion) Summit brought manufacturers, business leaders, industry experts and manufacturing support organizations together Tuesday, September 15, at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, Rhode...
ISO 9001 is more than a certification. When integrated into daily operations, a Quality Management System (QMS) can help manufacturers reduce rework, improve efficiency, strengthen customer confidence and support long-term growth. With the release of ISO 9001:2026...
Quality Magazine's latest coverage of the ISO 9001:2026 revision digs into the substance behind the update, framing it as more than a routine documentation refresh. A central focus is climate change: Clause 4 now explicitly requires organizations to determine...
In a recent TechStrong TV conversation, Value Stream Mapping pioneer Jack Maher argues that manufacturing's classic Lean toolkit—value stream mapping, Kanban, and process analysis dating back to the 1950s—is entering a new phase. Maher discusses how detailed value...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) uses the familiar challenge of getting ketchup out of a bottle to explain how “non-Newtonian” fluids behave—and why that same science could unlock better ceramic 3D printing. In a recent Taking Measure blog...
AI gets talked about like it’s already running the factory floor. For most small and mid-sized manufacturers, that’s not reality. The promise is big—autonomous systems, seamless digital operations—but the day-to-day still looks a lot like it always has. What’s changed...