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.
10/25/2021 - On Oct. 23, Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, visited Michigan to discuss the Build Back Better plan at a roundtable event at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center. Pelosi was joined by Congresswomen Haley Stevens and Debbie Dingell, as well as area business leaders as part of a workforce discussion.
8/25/2021 - Manufacturers with under 500 employees can now take advantage of a new program aimed at determining their readiness for technologies like robotics, 3D printing, and cloud computing, as well as preparing the manufacturing workforce to adopt them. Read the full article from www.flintbeat.com.
8/23/2021 - The Advanced Manufacturing Expo will feature more educational opportunities than in past years, one of the more noticeable differences to an event entering its sixth year. This year’s installment of the annual trade show, which features over 200 vendors while highlighting the latest innovations in the world of manufacturing, will be held at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids on Aug. 26-27. Read the full article on www.mibiz.com.