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Program Supports the Development of Smart Textiles and Wearable Technology in North Carolina to Improve the Survivability, Health and Performance of the Military
Raleigh , North Carolina - On Monday, June 27, 2022, at RTI International in Research Triangle Park, Emil Runge, Program Director, First Flight Venture Center, Fiona Baxter, Associate Executive Director, NC State University Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) and...
Coolest Thing Made in NC 2022
What began in the 1880s as a sprinkling of textile mills across North Carolina’s landscape has evolved into an impressive, technologically driven manufacturing industry that generates more than 18% of our gross state product and employs more than 10% of our state’s...
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What is Manufacturing Day (MFG Day)?
Manufacturers across America are coming together to celebrate Manufacturing Day on October 7. With an emphasis on education and career development, MFG Day provides an opportunity for manufacturers to share best practices and learn about new technologies and innovations.
Cross Company MFG Day 2022 Event
Are you in desperate need of a reliable workforce? The lingering effects of the pandemic and the 2020 lockdown can still be felt all over the country, especially in the North Carolina manufacturing industry. This spells bad news for employers and good news for job...