Industrial Equipment Provider Carotek is New Mfg Network Member
Carotek, Inc., a Matthews, NC, producer of industrial process equipment, recently joined the "Manufacturing Makes It Real" Network as an Associate member.
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Railroad Brake Manufacturer Joins NC Manufacturing Network
The "Manufacturing Makes It Real" Network welcomes Railroad Friction Products as a new Associate Member.
Manufacturing Network Welcomes Draka Elevator Products
Manufacturing History: Deep Roots of the Internet [video]
"Great Moments in Manufacturing History" -- specifically, five separate March moments that help form the technical foundation of the Internet and wi-fi.
Whose Responsibility is It to Prepare Graduates for the Workforce?
The Chronicle of Higher Education and American Public Media's Marketplace released the results of their survey of employers' experiences hiring recent college graduates; while employers value a college degree, they said that colleges and universities did a poor job of preparing students for the workforce:
Emerging Issues Forum Report [video]
In February 2013 the Institute for Emerging Issues put on the 28th annual Emerging Issues Forum, which focused on the topic of manufacturing.
Manufacturing History: Trains and Transport [video]
This episode of the "Manufacturing Minute" features trains, in another "Great Moment in Manufacturing History."
Technicon Acoustics is the Mfg Network’s Newest Silver Member
The "Manufacturing Makes It Real" Network is proud to welcome Technicon Acoustics, a manufacturer of customized noise reduction and vibration damping for a variety of industries.
Manufacturing Network Welcomes JMC Tool & Machine
The "Manufacturing Makes It Real" Network, a growing association of North Carolina manufacturers, recently welcomed JMC Tool & Machine as a member.
Report From the January Mfg Network Event [video]
On this episode of the "Manufacturing Minute," we present a report on the first "Manufacturing Makes It Real" Network event of 2013, held in January at the Nomaco plant in Zebulon, NC.
Fun Factory
One of the gifts my son received for Christmas was a Play-Doh fun factory.
Quality Quote: ‘I Know It When I See It’ [video]
On this episode of the "Manufacturing Minute," we have a Quality Quote that most of us as consumers are familiar with in one form or another.
A Big Month for NC Manufacturers
Preview of two events this month of interest to North Carolina manufacturers.
Crowdsourcing and Manufacturing
Previewing an Emerging Issues Forum session called "The Wisdom of Crowds in Manufacturing."
What Can Manufacturers Expect in the Next Few Years? [video]
A couple of weeks ago, we asked what manufacturers might reasonably expect to encounter over the next few years. A couple of folks shared their opinions via Twitter, and on this episode of the "Manufacturing Minute," we examine what they said.
Redress for Sustainable Success
Redress Raleigh is an initiative focused on helping fashion become socially and environmentally aware as well as driving major change in the fashion and textile industry. They posted a nice breakdown on the textiles industry in North Carolina, highlighting the economic benefit of supporting apparel Made in the USA.
How Can Universities Stimulate Growth in Manufacturing?
At next month's "@Manufacturing Works" Emerging Issues Forum, I will moderate a panel discussion on partnerships between universities and industry and what the Academy can do to help the factory grow.
Walking the Walk
Company mission statements often resemble dating profiles. They say a lot of things to make themselves look good, but how often do you actually hear stories of companies practicing what they preach?
Who We Will See at the Emerging Issues Forum
Some of the speakers lined up for the 2013 Emerging Issues Forum.