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Client Spotlight: Orb Aerospace
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT LEADS TO NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT "Orb is the first company to design, build, and manufacture aircraft in Michigan...
Mar 42 min read


Eagle Alloy: Training Boosts Efficiency & Productivity
Based in Muskegon, Mich., Eagle Alloy, Inc. ( www.eaglealloy.com ) is a leading steel casting manufacturer with approximately 250...
Dec 4, 20242 min read


KNITit: Investment Optimizes Operations and Advances Their Workforce
Founded in 2015 and based in Holland, Mich., KNITit ( www.knitit.co ) specializes in providing customized 3D knitting solutions, allowing...
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Why you should attend the Manufacturing Leadership Summit 2023
We are currently advancing through the fourth industrial revolution while manufacturing is continuing to change. The Greater Grand Rapids...
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Advanced Manufacturing Expo to host seventh annual event in downtown Grand Rapids
Communities with vibrant industry clusters can often be identified by the size and scope of the tradeshows filling their event and...
Jul 24, 20232 min read


Ranger Die: How facility reorganization increased cost savings
Meet Ranger Die In May 2023, Ranger Die proved an incredible improvement within their organization’s cost savings due to the help of our...
Jul 19, 20232 min read


Joining the Supply Chain Management Council
A Q&A with Eula Gaddis, Director of Quality – Jireh Metal The membership resources, collaborative opportunities with other supply chain...
Mar 4, 20223 min read


Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Brings Supply Chain Support to Manufacturers
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (The Center) announced the January 28, 2022 debut of CONNEX™ Michigan, a new program...
Jan 26, 20222 min read

New Industry 4.0 program for West Michigan manufacturers
The program is designed to guide manufacturers through creating sustainable change as they learn about and implement Industry 4.0 technology
Apr 13, 20212 min read


Defining Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0, also known as the 'Fourth Industrial Revolution,' is the next phase of manufacturing improvement. At it's core, Industry...
Apr 2, 20212 min read
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