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Growing Second-Stage Food Business in Rhode Island Report

Rhode Island's vibrant food ecosystem has fostered many food manufacturing startups, but few are growing to become larger…

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Polaris MEP Releases 2025 State of Manufacturing Report for Rhode Island

The 2025 report combines multiple sources, including industry trend analysis, the Voice of Manufacturing Survey (VOMS), and insights…

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Nterprisers Develops New Marketplace with Polaris MEP Project Manager’s Help

Chris Cinieri, Polaris MEP Project Manager, helped Nterprisers develop their new Marketplace to help meet manufacturers's needs.

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Space: The Final Frontier for Standards

By standardizing how biological and chemical changes are measured in space, the mission supports recent U.S. policy goals…

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The Toll of Tariffs

Rhode Island's manufacturing sector remains a major contributor to the state's economy. And many of those companies are…

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Companies seek ‘next-generation’ makers at Manufacturing Day 2025

A shortage of qualified workers remains a familiar concern for Rhode Island's manufacturing leaders in attendance at RI's…

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Hundreds of Rhode Island Students Explore Local Manufacturing Careers at Manufacturing Day 2025

Despite the gloomy weather, Rhode Island's next generation of makers gathered at Farm Fresh Rhode Island on October…

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Strengths and Weaknesses of Generative AI in a demanding Industrial Setting

When implemented thoughtfully, with grounding and governance, Gen AI bridges the gap between complex systems and human ingenuity.

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Nordson EFD Completes Eighth Job Shadowing Program with Polaris MEP

Hosted by Polaris MEP and the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), this is a community-based program in…

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Compost Company Ensures Safety Priorities are “In the Mix” with Help from Rhode Island MEP Center

Case Study: Small RI Manufacturer ReMix Organics protects their bottom line - & employees with facility hazard assessment,…

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Additive Manufacturing Company Drives Sales Through Combination of Quality Certification and Quality Lead Generation

Case Study: Quality Certification and Lead Generation service helps RI additive manufacturing company R&D Technologies grow sales.

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“We Knocked Our Production Time Nearly in Half” With Lean Training

Lean Training Case Study: How scenic automation manufacturer Creative Conners reduced production time through Polaris MEP and 5S.