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Family-owned businesses are a hot topic in our offices right now. A conservative estimate of 22,800,000 (or 95% of the 24 million small businesses in the U.S. today) are family-owned and they provide employment for at least 60% of all workforce. According to the Small Busi...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/March-2013/Family-Business-Roots-Run-Deep
Last modified - June 07, 2019

BY: STEVE VAMPLEW Why use Artificial Intelligence in quality assurance? Why not? AI has been around since the 1950’s, but only  recently has it been applied to quality functions. So, what are the benefits of AI-enhanced quality assurance? Improved accuracy in testing ...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/September-2024/Why-AI-Application-Benefits-of-Artificial-Intellig
Last modified - September 09, 2024

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Last modified - June 04, 2019

Every year around this time, you probably see messages from the media and pundits about shopping and buying from local businesses. And that message is correct – it’s important to purchase from local organizations during the holiday season . It’s a great boost to the local...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/December-2013/Tis-Every-Season-to-Support-Local-Manufacturers
Last modified - June 04, 2019

IN A PERFECT WELD... When we think about welding, we often don't realize how this skill impacts the world around us, touching nearly every major industry. From trucks to planes and bridges to buildings, welding keeps our economy moving. Ensuring your business and people po...

https://www.the-center.org/Our-Services/Skill-Development/Welding-Skills-Enhancement
Last modified - April 11, 2023

  BY: GEORGE SINGOS   Most small to mid-sized manufacturers think they’re doing enough to help their business thrive, but the reality is—they aren’t. So, how can you tell if you’re doing your part to maximize your organization’s success. Ask yourself the following ques...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/July-2017/Unlock-Your-Company-s-Potential
Last modified - April 25, 2019

Through our weekly Industry 4.0 Foundations blog series, we’ve explored how the many Industry 4.0 technologies – including Big Data , Internet of Things , System Integration , Cloud Computing , Robotics & Automation , Augmented & Virtual Reality , Additive Manufactur...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/March-2021/Industry-4-0-Foundations-Cybersecurity
Last modified - March 22, 2021

BY: MICHAEL MCGRAY In recent years, collaborative robots – or cobots – have gained much attention and interest for the many benefits they provide to manufacturers of all size and type. Now, manufacturers who implement cobots may be eligible for a significant federal tax...

https://www.the-center.org/Blog/September-2021/Tax-Break-Opportunity-for-Cobot-Implementations
Last modified - September 17, 2021