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Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow and the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) have announced the launch of the “LIFT Off” webinar series featuring small companies and the innovations they are working on related to lightweighting and manufacturing. Get mo...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/LIFT-The-Center-Launch-LIFT-Off”-Webinar-Series
Last modified - May 05, 2022

The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) is partnering with Automation Alley for a segment of Integr8 breakout sessions called the Smart Technology Zone that are specifically tailored to help the supply chain better understand Industry 4.0. Breakout  session...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Automation-Alley-Announces-Breakout-Sessions-for-i
Last modified - May 02, 2022

In late May 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago collaborated with the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) and the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center to conduct a survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses affiliated with either of the...

https://www.the-center.org/Resources/News/Results-Are-In-Chicago-Fed-Survey-of-Business-Cond
Last modified - May 02, 2022

This interactive course will provide the participant with an understanding of foundational Blueprint Reading concepts and industry standards, to ensure manufacturing products are built with high quality and to engineering/customer specifications.

https://www.the-center.org/Classes/Northern-Michigan-Classes/Blueprint-Reading-for-Industry
Last modified - November 22, 2024

BY: DAVID BRADLEY As costs continue to rise and customers repeatedly seek price reductions, it’s no surprise that manufacturing profits are feeling the pinch. That’s why it’s critical for businesses to look into environmental performance as a means to save money. The n...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/April-2017/Use-Green-Manufacturing-and-Sustainability-to-Redu
Last modified - April 25, 2019

Additive Manufacturing is one of several Industry 4.0 technologies taking the manufacturing industry by storm. Most commonly, companies are implementing this technology to produce tools, fixtures, and spare parts for machinery. However, the advantages of this technology e...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/February-2024/Does-Additive-Equal-Innovation-for-your-Company
Last modified - July 22, 2024

https://www.the-center.org/About-The-Center/Our-Team/Leadership-Team
Last modified - November 16, 2022

BY: ELLIOT FORSYTH There’s no question that one of the biggest concerns we hear from our clients is finding and keeping good employees. Unfortunately, this situation is likely to only get worse. In the next decade, it is expected that of the nearly 3.5 million open U.S...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/April-2018/Manufacturing-Education-Gets-a-Face-Lift-with-LIFT
Last modified - April 24, 2019

As the speed of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to ramp up, production of essential health and safety items and personal protective equipment (PPE) used to assist in mitigation efforts is largely falling short of demand. To contribute to these efforts and ensure healthcare...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/April-2020/How-Michigan-Manufacturers-are-Contributing-to-COV
Last modified - April 15, 2020

This week marks the 2013 Detroit Regional Chamber’s Annual Policy Conference at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Each summer, the Wednesday following the Memorial Day holiday, business leaders from around the globe descend on the Grand Hotel to help shape the future of ...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/May-2013/Policy-Makers-Meet-to-Discuss-Michigan-s-Bright-Fu
Last modified - June 06, 2019