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The Manufacturing Melting Pot
RI boasts a wide variety of manufacturing industries -- it's a manufacturing melting pot, writes Polaris MEP Center…
Cobots Can Help Solve Social Distancing and Labor Challenges
Cobots (collaborative robots) are flexible automation solutions that can alleviate manufacturing issues of labor shortages and social distancing.
Introducing Tomorrow’s Workers to Manufacturing Careers through High School “Industry Projects”
"Industry Projects" are a great way to introduce today's high schoolers/ tomorrow's workers to a rewarding manufacturing career.
Providence Business First: Kathie Mahoney Weighs In On RI’s Economic Recovery.
Read Polaris MEP's Center Director Kathie Mahoney's statements on Rhode Island's economic recovery from the pandemic.
Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act 2022
Polaris MEP, THE resource for Rhode Island manufacturers, expressed support for the Made in America Manufacturing Communities Act.
“Six Word Stories” Will Massively Improve Your Employee Recruitment in 2022
NIST/America Works' Matt Fieldman suggests that "six word stories" can improve manufacturing companies' employee recruitment. Read how.
Providence Business News: Polaris MEP to host manufacturer coaching session for certification
Polaris MEP will host an interactive, virtual course designed for leaders to teach them how to coach in…
Providence Business News: 401 Tech Bridge, Polaris MEP to launch new prototype to production program
Polaris MEP and 401 Tech Bridge are launching a new prototype to production program for Rhode Island manufacturers.
Boston Globe: Shortages are more than a simple supply chain problem
A technology and innovation gap could be contributing to Rhode Island manufacturer's COVID-19 supply chain woes.
5 Quick Tips to Controlling Inventory in 2022
Rhode Island manufacturing Project Manager Annie Unger offers 5 Quick Tips to Controlling Inventory in 2022 in this…