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… Object Tracking” has demonstrated successful outcomes, including a significant return on investment upon deployment. Siemens has continued the development and utilization of the technology modules with its own manufacturing process and ITAMCO has planned the technology transition into … period of only 6 months and a 5-year ROI of more than $300K for one deployed robot. Next Steps: Both ITAMCO and Siemens are working on further development to fully mature and utilize technology modules from this project in their businesses. This project demonstrated impressive …
… everyone in the industry while reducing the risks of divulging key intellectual property. Institute members benefit from pooled research and development resources (typically with federal cost-sharing), access to technical expertise, shared state-of-the-art facilities with testing and … manufacturing institute, led a project in collaboration with BioPhorum and industry giants Merck & Co., Inc., MilliporeSigma, Janssen Research & Development, Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline, and others to develop a new open-source buffer stock blending system. The technology reduces the time it …
… Manufacturing Emergency Response Team (“M-ERT”), established on March 20, 2020 by the Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy, and led by AFFOA Board Member Ira Moskowitz and the Executive Director of MA Tech Collaborative, Carolyn A. Kirk. The … critical role on the M-ERT by beginning the coordination of testing of newly developed PPE. Working with MIT, US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command –Soldier Center (“CCDC-SC”), UML and MIT Lincoln Laboratory, AFFOA is coordinating the testing and characterization of filter …
… These systems can detect potential threats or even environmental changes. Jim is a technologist and an entrepreneur with a rich background in the development of sensors. He worked on the Indonesia Navy’s Integrated Maritime Surveillance System (IMSS), which tracks fishing boats, merchant … an NSF research grant by age 16. I had to leave high school due to clinical depression, but I was fortunate to be able to reenter the technical workforce at age 20. Since then I've developed, produced, installed, and maintained mission-critical sensor systems that are deployed all over the …
… local cyclist Maria Araujo thinks of her role as Director of Advanced Technology at Johnson & Johnson Service, Inc., as leading research and development for the pharmaceuticals and medtech supply chains. Technology is a driver in almost every step of operations, from the manufacturing … other industries to be used in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and logistics. But her foundational experience was on the applied research and development side. “I was designing, developing and testing complex systems, so I had to learn and understand the problems to be solved and …
… of a significant portion of the implementation ecosystem – those that would be on the front lines implementing these solutions – to upskill the workforce in the domain of Smart Manufacturing (online education for manufacturers, vendors and SI’s on the value of SM and digitizing operations … and the role of SM Innovation Platform in doing this; working with our community college network and other organizations to retrain the existing workforce for the digital factory of the future and the reshoring of supply chains). The 3rd order effect , we believe, will be around reshaping …
… establish a national network for Advanced Composites Career Pathways (ACCP). The goal was to develop a skilled advanced composites manufacturing workforce throughout the country, with a focus on creating accessible pathways to learning and employment opportunities for everyone. Educators at … those with visual impairments, who are often overlooked but are considered an untapped resource. They started by checking out innovative workforce programs, such as Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc . in Seattle, Washington. Lighthouse manufactures over 3.4 million products for …
… and dedication to community engagement make her a standout leader in the field of education and workforce development. Q&A with Julie How did you find your way to working in advanced manufacturing? I tell students that most adults didn't have a linear path to their current positions. My first job was as a gas station manager, then I was a laboratory technician, then a stay-at-home mom, …
… teaching STEM skills that are critical for our nation’s advanced manufacturing needs and that can earn an average salary that is expected to double over the next 10 years. Partners Partners in each state include local STEM networks, local school boards and systems, manufacturers’ …
… Kathie Leonard is a Modern Maker. Q&A with Kathie How did you find your way to working in advanced manufacturing? I was fortunate to get a full scholarship to a community college. I wanted to be a journalist, but the guidance office recommended that I include technical writing and more …