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 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 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 […]
Read moreMEDIA ALERT Hunt Valley, MD. Oct 5—The Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI) is announcing a Talk and Tours initiative for Maryland elected officials to highlight the sector’s importance to the state’s economy and draw attention to the many rewarding high-skill jobs available in the industrial fields. “We are announcing this initiative on National Manufacturing […]
Read moreGovernor Martin O’Malley addressed the inaugural meeting of the Maryland Advisory Commission on Manufacturing Competitiveness and swore in 16 new commission members. The event took place at MarquipWardUnited, a corrugated paperboard and folding carton manufacturer located in Cockeysville. RMI Board of Director members on the commission are Senator Kathy Klausmeier (not in picture below-vacation,) Drew […]
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A recent survey (American Manufacturing Alliance) of likely voters shows that the vast majority view manufacturing as critical to American economic future. By a sizable margin, the 1,200 likely general election voters polled rate manufacturing as the industry “most important to the overall strength of the American economy” and support a national strategy to restore America’s […]
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) delivered a speech today on the role of manufacturing in building a strong and competitive economy. He also announced a new list of bills as part of the Democrats’ Make It In America plan, which combines business tax reforms with strategic investments in education, technology and infrastructure to […]
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