CONNECT WITH THE RI MADE DEFENSE CONSORTIUM

Partnerships & Collaboration

The RI MADE defense Consortium is made up of a diverse number of partners all focused on supporting and expanding the development and production capabilities of the defense manufacturing industry in Rhode Island. It is comprised of representatives from national innovation institutes, military branches, key OEMs and industry leaders, educational institutions, state agencies, and public/private organizations. 

Please scroll down for a list of Founding Consortium members and links to learn more about each.

Polaris MEP, the state’s non-profit manufacturing training and business improvement solutions provider, serves as the lead partner in the RI MADE defense consortium. They plan and promote all related activities, including manufacturer and student recruitment and training, workshops, and more.

POINT OF CONTACT: Taylor Greene, RI MADE Program Manager, tgreene@PolarisMEP.org

MATT WATSON
Center Director, Polaris MEP
TAYLOR GREENE
RI MADE Program Manager, Polaris MEP
PETE RUMSEY
University of Rhode Island Research Foundation

Founding Consortium Members

Manufacturing Innovation Institutes

MxD (Manufacturing x Digital)

MxD equips U.S. factories with the digital tools, cybersecurity, and workforce expertise needed to begin building every part better than the last, enabling its 300+ partners to increase productivity, win more business, and strengthen U.S. manufacturing.

ARM Institute

The ARM Institute’s mission is to create and then deploy robotic technology by integrating the diverse collection of industry practices and institutional knowledge across many disciplines – sensor technologies, end-effector development, software and artificial intelligence, materials science, human and machine behavior modeling, and quality assurance – to realize the promises of a robust manufacturing innovation ecosystem.

Military
Rhode Island State Agencies
Commercial Industry, OEMs and Manufacturing Leaders
Academic & Research
Membership and Trade Associations