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Quality Digest: What Is Workforce Innovation?
This article is the sixth in a monthly series by the the America Works initiative. As a part of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network’s goal of supporting the growth of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies, this series focuses on...
DoD DFARS Interim Rule and Rhode Island Manufacturers
By Polaris MEP National Network Partner CONNSTEP October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the overarching theme for this year is “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” To help Rhode Island manufacturers #BeCyberSmart about cybersecurity, we'll be sharing posts from MEP...
How Smaller Rhode Island Manufacturers Can Take Advantage of Additive Manufacturing
By Dave Pierson, Senior Design Engineer for MAGNET Like Polaris MEP, MAGNET is a center in the MEP National NetworkTM, whose mission it is to strengthen and empower small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in the United States. “I’ve heard additive...
Sustainability as a “New Normal” for Manufacturing
What exactly does corporate sustainability mean? How can you implement and promote sustainability at your company? With all the pressures of day-to-day manufacturing, why would you even want to? As defined by Investopedia, sustainability focuses on meeting the...
Providence Business News: 5 Questions With Ted Kennedy about Lean Manufacturing Plant Layouts
Polaris MEP Project Manager Ted Kennedy spoke with Susan Shalhoub of the Providence Business News about how Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques can be used to improve both workflow and workspace, with thoughtful plant layouts. "PBN: What is an example of how lean...
Providence Business News: Polaris MEP mini grant to fund VR pilot
Susan Shalhoub of the Providence Business News reports that Polaris MEP has received a mini grant from America Works. The money will fund a virtual reality program that encourages exploration of manufacturing careers by Rhode Island career and technical (CTE)...
RIHub and Polaris MEP Partner to Foster Manufacturing Entrepreneurship in Rhode Island
Providence, RI – October 5, 2021 – Two Rhode Island non-profits are partnering to foster entrepreneurship in manufacturing. RIHub and Polaris MEP will collaborate on programming that connects startups, university students and innovators to manufacturing resources for...
Commonly Misused Cybersecurity Terms
By Polaris MEP National Network Partner Celia Paulsen October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the overarching theme for this year is “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” To help Rhode Island manufacturers #BeCyberSmart about cybersecurity, we'll be sharing posts from...
Providence Business News: RI Manufacturers are “Stronger, Eager to Grow”
The Providence Business News 2021 "Stuff" special issue features insights from Polaris MEP Center Director Kathie Mahoney, leading manufacturers Amerisewn and Bradford Soap Works, and Rhode Island Manufacturers Association Executive Director Dave Chenevert, among...
Tried-and-True Tips for Food Safety
September is National Food Safety Education Month. While food producers must practice safe food handling throughout the year, this is a good time to re-focus your team on the importance of a food safety culture. Polaris MEP asked three experienced Rhode Island food...
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