2/1/2023 - Mike Coast, President of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center for the past 21 years, has announced his retirement after 27 years with the organization. As president, Coast has been responsible for a statewide network of five offices, its innovation and growth strategies, and for building and managing relationships with Michigan’s industry clients and state and federal governmental stakeholders. Read the full article from corpmagazine.com.
5/24/2022 - From cobots to data collection and analysis, Industry 4.0 is changing the way small and mid-size manufactures think about and grow their businesses. Yet with so many options for Industry 4.0 on the market, knowing where or how to begin this journey can prove challenging for companies who are busy focusing on the complexity of daily operations. Read the full article from mibiz.com.
5/24/2022 - The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) plans to merge its regional offices in the Upper Peninsula and Traverse City later this summer. Marquette-based Northern Initiatives, a nonprofit community development financial institution that works with small businesses and entrepreneurs, currently houses The Center-Upper Peninsula. Following the merger, Northern Initiatives plans to continue partnering with The Center both in the Upper Peninsula and across the state. Read the full article from mibiz.com.
5/12/2022 - Small manufacturers in Macomb County working to be competitive in the future are getting some help. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that those looking to adopt new technologies can apply for grants up to $25,000 as part of the $3 million Industry 4.0 Technology Implementation Grants being awarded by the MEDC.
4/4/2022 - Northwood University is pleased to announce its provost and academic vice president has joined the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center’s board of directors. “Given my prior work in U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and the quality arena, I am thrilled to work the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center in this capacity,” stated Kristin Stehouwer, provost and academic vice president for Northwood University. “The Center’s work helps small to mid-sized manufacturers compete effectively in the global economy.” Read the full article from mitechnews.com.
3/25/2022 - Local manufacturers were able to test out some new technology at Cadillac Baker College thanks to the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center). The Center held a seminar at Baker College on the latest technology in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturers were able to see 3D printers, Co-Bots, or collaborative robots, as well as monitoring systems in action. Read the full article from 9and10news.com.
2/13/2022 - With supply chain pressures continuing to disrupt their industry, local manufacturers have been eager to try every avenue for sourcing products and processes. They now have a new tool at their disposal. Late last month, the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) announced the launch of a tool called CONNEX Michigan, which is managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership program and rolled out by a combination of industry groups, economic development organizations and state leaders. Read the full article from mibiz.com.
2/1/2022 - The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center has announced it has become the sixth state to join CONNEX, designed to strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain in Industry 4.0. Michigan joins Missouri, Kansas, Florida, Oklahoma and Utah. In each state, the platform is managed by an MEP center to provide a coordinated approach to outreach and direction for users. Read the full article from mitechnews.com.
1/31/2022 - Officials at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center are offering a new program called Connex Michigan that offers sophisticated supply chain analysis and sales support to Michigan manufacturers. Connex Michigagn is an online manufacturer database and connectivity platform provided as a free resource for Michigan manufacturers. It’s designed to let manufacturers connect with each other, find local and domestic suppliers, explore production capabilities, and manage their supply chain. Read the full article from techcentury.com.
1/26/2022 - The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) announced the January 28, 2022 debut of CONNEX™ Michigan, a new program designed to strengthen the local and domestic manufacturing supply chain. CONNEX™ Michigan is a powerful online manufacturer database and connectivity platform provided as a no-cost resource for Michigan manufacturers. It’s designed to let manufacturers connect with each other, find local and domestic suppliers, explore production capabilities, and manage their supply chain. Read the full article from michiganbusinessnetwork.com.