Our 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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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Jeff Fuchs and the MWCC are winners with this exceptional event and outcomes. Great program, speakers, exhibits and attendance. – Mike Galiazzo Lean is the most significant way for private and public organizations to get better results. Lean grew out of the manufacturing sector, but today it is applied in other sectors like education, government […]
Read moreBy Ben Vickery, NIST MEP Today, I’m posting about a technology that may well revolutionize manufacturing. I suspect that this is a truly “game changing” technology that has the capacity to transform manufacturing and act as a disruptive innovation. According to Forbes, this emerging industry is expected to reach $3.1 billion worldwide by 2012 and […]
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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