Generative AI in a Factory Setting Industries are witnessing rapid transformation as generative AI introduces game-changing capabilities through what’s called a “generative user interface” (Gen UI). Colin Masson, a leading researcher in the field, points out that Gen...
Nordson EFD Completes Eighth Job Shadowing Program with Polaris MEP EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), announced today it has completed its eighth year of support for the "Fast Track to Advanced Manufacturing" job shadowing program....
Ocean Tech WorksEconomic Development AdministrationGood Jobs Award Request for Proposals: Job Training & Support Services Issued by: Polaris MEP / University of Rhode Island Research FoundationFunded by: Ocean Tech Works – EDA Good Jobs AwardProposal Deadline:...
Survey conducted by Polaris MEP, Rhode Island Commerce and the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association captures scope of impact from federal tariff changes on Ocean State manufacturing Providence, RI – June 30, 2025 – Of the nearly 100 Rhode Island manufacturers who...
Building Careers, Changing Lives: JARC RI, Polaris MEP, and the Future of Manufacturing PROVIDENCE, RI – In the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, the Jane Addams Resource Corporation Rhode Island (JARC RI) is quietly transforming lives — one weld, one machine, and...
What is a NAICS Code, and Why Should Rhode Island Manufacturers Care? Demystifying NAICS Codes for RI’s Manufacturing Community If you’re a Rhode Island manufacturer looking to grow, compete for contracts, or simply better understand your business data, there's one...
Connecting Smaller Manufacturers With Cutting-Edge Technology Solutions Maintaining a competitive advantage is paramount for small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) in today's rapidly evolving landscape. As technology continues to reshape industries, the pressure...
Rhode Island’s tech manufacturing community gathered for an evening that was equal parts innovation and celebration. Tech the Halls, at Buttonwoods Brewery in Providence, and hosted by Polaris MEP, was more than just a networking event—it was a showcase...
RI Delegation Delivers $3.8M to Help Ocean Tech Works Project Make Waves & Expand Employment Opportunities Federal funds will help grow Blue Economy workforce in RI & southeastern MA WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to strengthen Rhode Island’s workforce and...