11/2/2017 - To meet the increasing needs of an evolving workforce, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has developed two new courses that focus on training workers with the practical skills and tools needed to succeed in a changing manufacturing industry. The courses offered are Practical Approach to Project Management and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. Read the full article from mitechnews.com.
10/30/2017 - Oakland County is continuing to connect global manufacturers with medical suppliers across Michigan. Medical Main Street, the county’s free network of healthcare and life sciences leaders in the health-related industries, has doubled the size of its medical device directory. Read the full article from dailytribune.com.
10/25/2017 - The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center announced today plans to unveil their newly engineered lightweight aftermarket frames at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev., Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2017. Show attendees will be the first to see models of the lightweight alternative for replacing frames on nearly any specialty vehicle.
10/10/2017 - Barry and Kelly Burke believe the manufacturing industry, populated by workers at or near retirement age, needs an influx of young people. On Friday, they went straight to the source in an attempt to attract them. Read the full article from hometownlife.com.
10/9/2017 - A potentially far-reaching effort has begun in hopes of linking Plymouth-Canton students to local manufacturing companies and jobs. Read the full article from hometownlife.com.
10/4/2017 - More than 7,200 students from across Michigan will get a first-hand look at modern manufacturing thanks to the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, which is supporting multiple initiatives in recognition of Manufacturing Day, Oct. 6, 2017. Read the full article from thefabricator.com.
10/2/2017 - Elliot Forsyth, Vice President of Business Operations at Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, an organization dedicated to helping Michigan manufacturers work smarter, joins Automation Alley's Tom Kelly on the podcast.
9/26/2017 - Teamwork and camaraderie are not innate aspects of a workforce and cannot be established quickly or easily. They take time, effort and investment to build and must be continually fostered as personnel and the outside environment change. However, for business owners and managers who succeed in creating them, the rewards are many. Read the full article from the National Precast Concrete Association.
9/19/2017 - If you work in any manufacturing or supply business, or even in software development, you will hear the phrase ISO 9000, usually in discussions around audits or certifications. But what is ISO 9000, and why is it important for your company to pass audits and receive these “certifications?” Read the full article from Smartsheet.com.
8/30/2017 - The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has announced the addition of Parul Bansal, market intelligence consultant, to its Research Services team. Read the full article on thefabricator.com.