Timonium, Maryland- February 2 – On Tuesday, RMI Chairman Drew Greenblatt, President of Baltimore-based Marlin Steel Wire Products, joined National Manufacturing Association (NAM) Chief Economist Chad Moutray to speak at an RMI breakfast event on the topic of “America’s Economic Recovery and What it Means for Manufacturing” at the Timonium Crown Plaza Hotel. More than 60 […]
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By William Burns, Maryland Chamber of Commerce to Chamber Members February 13, 2013 During his State of the Union Address, President Obama discussed the importance of promoting advanced manufacturing. He mentioned 3-D modeling and printing technologies specifically, citing his goal to build a network of 15 advanced manufacturing hubs as part of the National Network […]
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Yesterday, I was in Annapolis in the Senate Lounge with RMI Board members, Senator Kathy Klausmeier, Senator Alan Kittleman and Professor Jan Baum Director of the Object Lab. Jan scanned the heads of Senate President Mike Miller and Senators Norman Stone, Klausmeier and Kittleman.
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By Drew Greenblatt (Source: Inc Magazine Nov 2012) Manufacturers know that making commodity products is not the key to success. Only innovation will distinguish us from our global competitors. In an earlier column, I talked of some ways for President Obama could supercharge the economy: settle the fiscal cliff, embrace the Simpson-Bowles proposal, allow the […]
Read moreNIST MEP Director Roger Kilmer and staff have a great Blog called Manufacturing Innovation. Below is a recent blog from Roger, one of the nation’s leading experts on the future of American manufacturing. Source: NIST Manufacturing Innovation Blog By Roger Kilmer, NIST MEP Director If you are a regular visitor to Manufacturing Innovation, you probably […]
Read moreOur attachment to material things seems to be part of human nature. For many of us, this desire starts when we are infants or toddlers. Whether it is that first blanket, stuffed animal, or special something, we simply have a hard time letting go — until, of course, that special thing eventually falls apart or […]
Read moreManufacturers, makers, crafters may list companies and products at no cost. We have listed companies on the RMI website and encourage you to buy local “Gifts for the Holidays” from Maryland companies listed Click here to see the list
Read moreSOURCE Fund for Our Economic Future, October 2012 article on National NAMII and collaboration In conventional manufacturing, parts are machined, forged, molded or cast. Often, excess material is trimmed away to reveal the finished product. Additive manufacturing does not require machining, molds or trimming. Instead, parts are “printed” by a machine that works much like […]
Read moreFully Automated “3D Photo Booth” Ready for 3D Printing Installed at MakerBot Retail Store Direct Dimensions, a world leader in 3D imaging, proudly announces the launch of ShapeShot – the world’s first end-to-end fully automated 3D photo booth experience in a retail store. Located in the recently opened MakerBot Store in the trendy NoHo area […]
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On October 5th, Manufacturing Day, RMI announced Manufacturing Talk & Tours for Elected Officials. This is a state wide effort to match up manufacturers with their elected officials to promote a positive imageof Maryland Manufacturing. On Manufacturing Day, State Senator Kathy Klausmeier joined other RMI Board members for a Talk and Tour at HG Roebuck […]
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