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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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Measuring Harmful By-Products of Air Cleaners

This test will allow manufacturers to make improvements in their devices, enable consumers to make apples-to-apples comparisons, and…

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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…

Growth & Strategy

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,…

Videos

Polaris MEP’s Intro to MMID: Providing Structure within the Chaos of Product Development – Webinar

As part of our specialist network, we’re partnered with MMID to help both early stage and mature manufacturers…

Videos

Harness Federal Support for Your Green Energy Transition

Gain insight into how the U.S. Department of Energy’s Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) helps industrial facilities…

Videos

“P” is for Partnership – Ep1: RI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

As part of a new "P" is for Partnership video series, Matt Watson talks with Oscar Mejias about…

Careers

MFGDay24 – An Exciting Manufacturing Career Exploration Experience!

MFGDay24 -- Manufacturing Day 2024 - introduced hundreds of high school students to industry careers through exploration &…

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US Secretary of Commerce Raimondo – Comments for Manufacturing Day 2024

US Commerce Secretary Raimondo offers a video message for Rhode Island High School students for Manufacturing Day 2024.

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Manufacturing Internships are Expanding the Talent Pipeline

In this MEP blog post, learn about how offering manufacturing internships can help expand the talent pipeline