Center for Economic Growth

Special Series: Careers in Clean Energy Innovation
2021-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Three Manufacturing USA® institutes — IACMI, RAPID and REMADE — are proud to join forces and host a special series of webinars on Careers in Clean Energy Innovation. In recognition of Women’s History Month, our series will kick off on Wednesday, March 24, with a panel presentation featuring three dynamic women who are breaking new ground every day in the clean energy industry.
IACMI Workforce Director Joannie Harmon will serve as moderator for this webinar.
Featuring:
Merlin Theodore, Ph.D., Advanced Fibers Manufacturing Group Leader, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Raised in St. Croix, USVI, Merlin was the first in her family to earn a graduate degree. She earned her B.S. in Chemical Engineering, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Prior to her current role at ORNL, Merlin worked in the State of Washington at startup SGL Automotive Carbon Fiber, one of the largest carbon fiber production facilities in the U.S. Previously, she worked at Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Georgia Tech, and Universal Technology Corporation (UTC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a research scientist and laboratory manager.
Kerri Hickenbottom, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.
Kerri completed her B.S. degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Science and Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. She has worked on novel membrane processes for over 10 years, with specialty in forward osmosis, pressure retarded osmosis, and membrane distillation. Her research focuses on investigating the technical, environmental, and economic potential of novel, engineered systems for resource recovery and reclamation of waste streams.
Jena Holtberg-Benge, General Manager, John Deere Reman Power Solutions Group, Deere & Company, Springfield, Mo.
In her role with John Deere Reman, Jena is responsible for the company’s remanufacturing strategy and production, with facilities in Springfield, Mo., and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and distribution globally. The company remanufactures engines, drive train, hydraulic, fuel and electronic components. Jena joined Deere in 2001 and subsequently held roles in marketing, customer support, quality, operations, strategic planning and business development in the US, India and China. She holds a B.A. in International Studies from Vassar College and an MBA (International Business) from Thunderbird, the School of Global Management.

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Food for Thought #9: Sustainable Materials
2021-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series.
May 5, 2021 at 12:00pm EST.
Many are trying to develop more sustainable solutions for their products and packaging. It’s a complex issue with no perfect solution. There is also no perfect material; each has its strengths and weaknesses.
Mike Tucker of Tucker Consulting, LLC will pull from his extensive knowledge of the packaging industry to present some considerations when designing plastic products for reuse and recycling. We’ll touch on what materials are the easiest to recycle, biodegradability, and what happens at recycling centers and landfills.
Mike Tucker is a former VP of Sales and Engineering at Sonoco Plastics, a global packaging solutions leader. During his 32 years with Sonoco he developed sales channels and manufacturing operations in several countries, and has worked with major brands such as SC Johnson, McDonalds, and Kraft. His current venture, Tucker Consulting, focuses on assisting businesses with plastic-related projects and helping new business start-ups.
ZOOM link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
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The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity offers direct engineering consultation as well as coaching, advice, risk-mitigation strategies and need-based referrals for product development startups. This program is a community based, independent and public program. The ideal clients are those who are developing a physical product and need assistance in prototype development, design for manufacturing, scaling up, or other related design and manufacturing problems.
With our makerspace and prototyping center, you can meet with your incubation team, fabricate your prototype, and manufacture your product all in the same building.
The Manufacturing Incubator is a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hot Spot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).

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How the Mohawk Valley Feeds Innovation
2021-06-02 09:00 - 12:30 | NY
How the Mohawk Valley Feeds Innovation is where the food and technology meet to drive business growth and create exciting opportunities. Whether you work in the food and beverage industry, New York State’s growing semiconductor cluster, or in supporting areas such as packaging, fabrication or transportation, this virtual event is for you.
Come join the rest of the manufacturing ecosystem as we build valuable business connections throughout the Mohawk Valley and across the entire Empire State. This isn’t just another Zoom call. Remo, FuzeHub’s digital conference platform, is all about interaction. You can showcase your company from a virtual table, or walk the floor and network.
How the Mohawk Valley Feeds Innovation lets you:

Exhibit from a virtual table or walk the virtual tradeshow floor as an attendee
Promote your company’s products and discover potential new business partners
Meet buyers, suppliers, and industry experts without ever leaving your office or facility
Connect with NYS resources who are helping food and beverage manufacturers
Gain insights from our keynote speaker, organizers, and event sponsors

Register now and then join us on Wednesday, June 2nd. This event is organized by FuzeHub in partnership with the Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM), Herkimer College and Herkimer County IDA.
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Food for Thought #10: Driving Growth for NYS Manufacturers
2021-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought #10: Driving Growth for NYS Manufacturers

About this event

The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series.
Join us for a presentation on Driving Growth for NYS Manufacturers with FuzeHub’s Julianne Clouthier and Eric Fasser on June 2, 2021 at 12:00pm EST.
Transforming a new concept into a commercially viable product takes a lot of resources – prototyping, engineering, manufacturing expertise, and funding, to name a few. And if you don’t know where to turn for these, your business can fail before it’s even started.
Join members of the FuzeHub team as they explain how early stage companies (as well as small-medium sized businesses) can tap into the largest network of manufacturing-related resources throughout New York State to get the training, expertise, and funding they need to overcome product development challenges.
Learn more about specific programs including the NYMEP, FuzeHub Solutions Program, Manufacturing Reimagined and the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund.
ZOOM link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
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About FuzeHub:
FuzeHub provides New York State manufacturers and technology companies with guided access to our extensive network of industry experts, programs and assets to solve productivity, commercialization, research and development issues, and other challenges to growth.
FuzeHub’s programs champion the New York State manufacturing and technology community and provide targeted resources to accelerate manufacturing competitiveness and technology commercialization.
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About the Presenters:
Eric Fasser is the Design and Engineering Solutions Specialist for FuzeHub, and is focused on training start-ups and early stage innovators the basics of design for manufacturability, lean product development and manufacturing planning concepts while helping them define and prepare for potential failure modes and connecting them with various resource partners throughout New York State. These techniques ultimately position these young companies to identify potential manufacturability issues early on (avoiding costly redesign and lost time), and then make the transition from prototype to volume production in order to achieve their growth goals.
Prior to FuzeHub, Eric ran his own engineering firm where he helped entrepreneurs and small manufacturers develop their innovative concepts into commercially viable products in industries as diverse as consumer goods, tools, medical devices, biotech, healthcare, energy, municipal, and industrial. He provided design consulting to transform customer requirements into product features and take cost out of existing products, created CAD drawings suitable for manufacturing, and built working prototypes for customer feedback and investor presentations.
Eric received his MBA in marketing and entrepreneurship from Indiana University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Julianne Clouthier oversees the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund which is comprised of manufacturing grants, a commercialization competition and an innovation challenge. The Fund provides $1M annually to not-for profits, manufacturers and early stage technology companies in New York.
Julianne has over ten years of economic development experience and has administered numerous microenterprise, infrastructure and manufacturing related grant projects. She serves as a judge and panelist for numerous innovation and entrepreneurial programs.
Julianne received her MBA from the University at Albany, a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Mercyhurst College and is also an alumni of AlbanyCanCode.
ZOOM link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
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The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity offers direct engineering consultation as well as coaching, advice, risk-mitigation strategies and need-based referrals for product development startups. This program is a community based, independent and public program. The ideal clients are those who are developing a physical product and need assistance in prototype development, design for manufacturing, scaling up, or other related design and manufacturing problems.
With our makerspace and prototyping center, you can meet with your incubation team, fabricate your prototype, and manufacture your product all in the same building.
The Manufacturing Incubator is a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hot Spot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).

2021 Advanced Energy Conference
2021-06-09 08:00 - 2021-06-10 17:00 | NY
Join us for AEC 2021 & 2022. Our 11th Advanced Energy Conference series features a virtual event on June 9-10, 2021, and an in-person event at the Marriott Marquis in New York City on Sept. 7-9, 2022. The theme for this two-part conference is charting the course for energy, as we map our path to a future energy portfolio by exploring technology innovations, key policy changes, new business models and more.
Energy is moving forward rapidly in 2021. Our AEC virtual conference is designed to keep you connected to top researchers, entrepreneurs, financiers and government officials that are making news in the industry. Join us as we discuss the current changes that are being made and the trajectory of energy in the future.

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NYSERDA EIR Program: Leveraging Human Capital Resources for NYS Climate Tech
2021-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Join us at the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity’s next virtual product development luncheon!
Our next topic in this series is an Introduction to the NYSERDA EIR Program: Leveraging Human Capital Resources for NYS Climate Tech companies and is taking place on Wednesday, August 4 at 12:00pm.
Join us to learn more about the NYSERDA EIR Program and the human capital resources we provide to promising climate tech startups in NYS. Specifically, learn about how NYSERDA’s 90+ Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) mentor/coach startups on their path to success. Also, the right management team can make all the difference in raising money and executing a business plan. NYSERDA EIR Program, administered by Columbia Technology Ventures, will provide an overview of their unique process to match C-level candidates with existing startup teams.
About Tim Hoffman:
Tim is currently Program Director for the NYSERDA EIR Program, administered by Columbia Technology Ventures. The NYSERDA EIR program offers mentoring services, including advisory, pitch coaching, grant writing, etc., and provides C-level matching services to promising early stage clean energy and climate tech companies in the State of New York.
For over 20 years Tim has provided strategic and M&A advisory, capital raising, and financial modeling services for large corporations, family-run firms, renewable energy developers, middle market companies and early stage enterprises. Recently, Tim served as Managing Director with Karbone Capital Markets (formerly Watts Capital, LLC), a FINRA and SIPC member broker-dealer. He also serves as NYC Metro Director of the Cleantech Open Northeast and Board member of the NECECi.
Previously, Tim was an Entrepreneur in Residence for NYSERDA, served as Co-Chairman of the Cleantech Open Board, participated on the Advisory Board of the Global Sourcing Council, and was a Managing Director with Scott-Macon, Ltd. and Natixis Bleichroeder, Inc. Tim is a graduate of Indiana University, where he earned two B.A. degrees and spent one year studying at Universität Hamburg. He later earned an M.A.E. with a concentration in Finance from the University of Michigan. Tim is fluent in German and proficient in Japanese and holds Series 7, 79 and 63 securities licenses.
About Columbia Technology Ventures:
Columbia Technology Ventures is the technology transfer office for Columbia University and a central location for many of the technology development initiatives, entrepreneurial activities, external industry collaborations, and commercially-oriented multidisciplinary technology innovations across the university.? CTV’s mission is to facilitate the transfer of inventions from academic research labs to the market for the benefit of society. Each year, CTV manages more than 400 invention disclosures, 100 license deals, and 20 – 30 new IP-backed startups, involving over 750 inventors across Columbia. CTV has over 1,500 patents available for licensing, across fields such as bio, IT, clean tech, devices, big data, nanotechnology, materials science, and more
About the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity:
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity provides expert coaching and incubation across industries, advisory services and support for product-related startups. For members launching entrepreneurial ventures, we offer resources for product development through the Prototyping Center, with its advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.
The format will be a virtual presentation, followed with audience question and answer.
Click the registration button below to reserve your seat at our free virtual event! Virtual meeting room information will be sent to attendees before the event.

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NY CREATES Emerging Technologies Seminar: Innovations to Enable Future Logic Scaling
2021-09-09 11:30 - 12:30 | NY
Presented by: Dr. Sri Samavedam
Senior Vice President, CMOS Technologies, imec, Belgium
**Zoom Pre-Registration required by September 8, available here
Abstract: Logic scaling over the last 50 years has been enabled by patterning innovations, mobility boosters and new device architectures. In the recent nodes, transistor density continues to follow Moore’s law, but the node to node performance improvements have slowed down. There are many new process technologies being researched which will continue to enable logic density and system performance in the coming decade. Density scaling will be enabled by advances in EUV multi-patterning and single-print high NA EUV. New device architectures like forksheets, CFETs and 2D atomic channel devices are promising for continued logic and SRAM scaling. Scaling boosters like buried power rail, semi-damascene integration and new standard cell routing will also be needed. There are several 2.5D and 3D integration options for system scaling with SoC partitioning depending on the connectivity density, form factor, yield, maturity and cost considerations. Finally, a methodology to estimate the environmental impact of technology scaling choices will be shared.
Biography: Dr. Sri Samavedam is SVP of CMOS Technologies at imec leading research programs in logic, memory, photonics and 3D system integration. Prior to that, he was Senior Director of Technology Development at Globalfoundries in Malta, NY, where he led qualification of 14nm FinFET technology and derivatives into volume production and development of 7nm CMOS technology. He began his research career at Motorola in Austin, TX, working on strained silicon, metal gates, high k dielectrics and fully-depleted SOI devices. He has over 75 publications and 40 patents. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT, Masters in Materials Engineering from Purdue University and B. Tech from IIT, Madras.

MANUFACTURING WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY TDO, FUZEHUB AND CNY BIOTECH ACCELERATOR
2021-09-16 08:00 - 15:00 | NY
2nd Annual 2021 Virtual Manufacturing Workshop
Hosted by TDO, FuzeHub and CNY Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University
Thursday, September 16, 2021 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
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Program co-chairs: James D’Agostino, MEP Center Director, TDO; Steve Melito, Senior Solutions Specialist, FuzeHub; and Kathi Durdon, Executive Director, CNY Biotech Accelerator
AGENDA

8:00 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction

8:10

Overview of FDA Quality Systems Regulations (21 CFR 820)/ISO 13485
Introduction: Michelle Bonn, President and CEO, Compliance Team
Presenter: Regina Fullin, VP of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, Compliance Team
Topics include: Device Classification, A Risk-based Approach; Design Controls; Human Factors, Medical Device Software Validation

9:45

Overview of ISO 9001, Quality Management Meeting Customer Requirements
Presenter: Sarah Burlingame, Senior Project Director, TDO
Topics include: Design Standard Components; Certifications; Basic Problem Solving Tools to Utilize – Root Cause Analysis, Toyota Kata, Five Whys

11:15

Preparing for Manufacturing
Presenter: Kevin Webb, Business Development, CO-AX Technology

Noon

Quick Lunch Break

12:15

NYS MEPs/Manufacturing Support-based NYSTAR Assets Panel
Moderator: Steve Melito, Senior Solutions Specialist, FuzeHub
Panel:

Cory Albrecht, Director, Advanced Institute for Manufacturing, Mohawk Valley Community College
Mark Poliks, PhD, Director, Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM), Binghamton University
Jim D’Agostino, MEP Center Director, TDO
Molly C. Zimmermann, Esq., Managing Director, NYS Science & Technology Law Center
Devon Shipp, Professor, Director of the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP), Clarkson University

1:15

Contract Manufacturers Panel
Moderator: Jim D’Agostino, MEP Center Director, TDO
Panelists:

Steve Davis, President, Tapecon, Inc.
Michael Allen, President, Z-AXIS, Inc.
Matt Nearpass, Director, EMS, SRC Tec
Michael Fisher, Director of Product Development, Global Center for Medical Innovation

2:15

Mini Manufacturing Pitch

Matt Nearpass, SRC Tec
Steve Davis, Tapecon, Inc.
Jason DiBartolo, Oswego Industries
Benson Chan, Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC), Binghamton University
Doug Hill, LeMoyne Maker Space
Scott Baxter, PEKO

For questions, please contact cnybac@upstate.edu

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September: VentureB Virtual Pitch Presentation
2021-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
CEG coaches entrepreneurs in creating & delivering a presentation resulting in an open public pitch to regional investors & business leaders.

About this Event
VentureB is a quarterly program designed for entrepreneurs to gain visibility to the region’s angel and institutional investors, business service providers, advisers, students, faculty, alumni and the early stage business community.

Join us for a VentureB Virtual Presentation on Wednesday, September 22nd.
Agenda:

4:00 – 4:10pm | Welcome & Panel Introductions
4:10 – 4:30pm | Presentation by Uncaged Innovations & Panel Q&A
4:30 – 4:45pm | Audience Q&A
4:45 – 5:00pm | Closing

About the presenting company: Uncaged is reimagining leather using biotechnology and digital manufacturing to create replicas of exotic and bovine leather for the fashion industry.

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Clean Tech & Advanced Materials Virtual Job Fair
2021-11-17 11:00 - 14:00 | NY
Job Fair connecting New York State jobseekers to companies with available opportunities within the fields of Clean Technology, Energy Storage, Battery Manufacturing, Advanced Materials and more. Entry-mid level, experienced and management positions are available. Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology & Innovation (NYSTAR), NY Ventures, and NYBEST are proud to support innovative companies across the state provide sustainable energy sources, expand manufacturing capabilities and ensure a resource efficient future within a thriving New York State economy.
Available Opportunities: Production Operator, Electrical Engineer, Quality Engineer, Electrical Assembler, Associate Engineer, Welder, Laboratory Technician, Battery Design Engineer, Project Developer and more!!! Salary range up to $120K DOE (depending on experience)

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Date: November 17, 2021
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: Remo (Virtual Platform)

VentureB Innovation Series Workshop: Investor Pitch Development for Startups
2021-11-17 16:00 - 18:00 | NY
As a startup looking to secure funding through a bank, grant, angel investor or venture capitalist, how you approach communicating your business model is critical.
An investor pitch presentation helps potential investors understand key aspects of your business. The goal is to capture their interest and secure a follow up conversation or meeting.
You’ll walk away from this workshop with a better understanding of the 10 key topics to include and why. Additional support documentation will be shared via email after the program.
Let us guide you in putting your best pitch forward.

The webinar will be led by Michael Lobsinger, Sr. Vice President of CEG. Michael is a serial entrepreneur and has extensive experience in the operations of product based enterprises. Michael has led R&D and NPD teams at Boeing, Shell Global, and Quatic Apparel, as well as mentored several product based technology companies. Michael has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University and an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

While this workshop is free, registration is required.
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Clean Tech & Advanced Materials Virtual Job Fair
2021-12-01 11:00 - 14:00 | NY
Job Fair connecting New York State jobseekers to companies with available opportunities within the fields of Clean Technology, Energy Storage, Battery Manufacturing, Advanced Materials and more. Entry-mid level, experienced and management positions are available. Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology & Innovation (NYSTAR), NY Ventures, and NYBEST are proud to support innovative companies across the state provide sustainable energy sources, expand manufacturing capabilities and ensure a resource efficient future within a thriving New York State economy.

Date: December 1, 2021
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
Location: Remo (Virtual Platform)
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BIANYS 2021 - Virtual Annual Conference of NYS Incubators
2021-12-01 13:00 - 17:00 | NY
The 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting of the Business Incubator Association of New York State

Each year the membership of the Business Incubator Association of New York State (BIANYS) holds their Annual Meeting to share best practices, get updates on incubation, and elect their Board of Directors. There is always a public portion of the meeting for anyone interested in incubation or the startup innovation economy, this meeting is a great way to network and get a better understanding of the ever changing trends in the startup innovation ecosystem of New York. At the end of the public portion of the Meeting, their is a members only portion of the meeting where members discuss policies, by laws, and hold a vote for 3 out of the 9 board seats that come up on a rotating basis.

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CNYBAC Medical Device Innovation Challenge Pitch Event
2022-01-25 13:00 - 16:00 | NY
Pitch Teams: Dancing Eyes, JelikaLite, Rubitection, MindTrace
Judges: Gwen Cheni, IndieBio NY; Arber Ruci, NSF I-Corps NY Hub; David Thurlow, Launch NY and Marc Alessi, Business Incubator Association of NYS (BIANYS)
Sponsored by: Innovation Law Center, CenterState CEO, FuzeHub, TDO, Empire State Development, Upstate Venture Connect, Upstate Capital Association of New York

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New York Bio/Med Industry Workforce Summit
2022-02-03 10:00 - 15:30 | Renaissance Hotel, 144 State St., Albany, NY, 12207, United States
New York’s bio/med industry employs thousands of workers across the state in fields including medical research, advanced manufacturing, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, computer software, and the development of life-enhancing and life-saving drugs, devices and treatments. Bolstered by our world-class universities, our unparalleled physical assets, and the state’s rich tradition of innovation, the bio/med industry is driving the future of the state’s economy.
Our ability to grow this industry sector, to attract outside investment, and to position New York State as the choice for the next generation of workers is threatened by vexing workforce challenges. To address these challenges, MedTech is bringing together industry, academic and government leaders, along with workforce problem-solvers, to tackle this most pressing issue at our New York Bio/Med Industry Workforce Summit.
The purpose of the New York Bio/Med Industry Workforce Summit is: to identify the breadth and scope of our industry’s workforce challenges; to bring together stakeholders to share solutions; and to forge meaningful and lasting collaborations aimed at advancing our shared interests.
Please note: We will follow all NYS guidelines re: mask wearing and/or vaccination status that are in place at time of this event.

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The “Phase 0” Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) Product Development Process
2022-02-09 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
Michael Fisher, Director of Product Development, Global Center for Medical Innovation
GCMI’s “Phase 0” product development process helps develop a project plan, understand development costs and timelines, realize overall product opportunities, and estimate the product’s true value proposition. Through collection of data, the client has an opportunity to challenge findings, question their own assumptions, prepare a defensible strategy to discuss with investors, and compete for various grant applications. Most importantly, this process helps the client spend their limited resources to make the best decisions for their company.

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Food for Thought Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon
2022-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series.
Need to get parts, fixtures, or equipment made? Knowing how to clearly communicate with your fabricator is key. Terence Musto of Fabbro® Industries will go over how a qualified fabrication shop can be an asset to your product development, a few keys to effectively working with your fabricator, and field any lingering questions about anything fabrication related.

Fabbro® Industries is a R&D company focused on small batch, high quality manufacturing of metal components. We are rooted in the two-wheeled world with our patented integrated suspension motorcycle & bicycle frame, known as the Type 57x®. While we continue to develop our own technologies, we are also happy to work with individuals and companies to help turn their vision into a reality for everything ranging from prototyping products to full custom builds.

Terence “T” Musto has been a professional motorcycle builder since 2009. His passion for motorcycles started at an early age and he built his first chopper in his parents’ garage on weekends while at Babson College studying finance. After college, he apprenticed with Michael “Copper Mike” Cole at Gravesend Cycles, where he became head fabricator and shop foreman. T started Fabbro Industries, LLC in 2013 after realizing the need for innovation in the industry, and spawning the invention of its patented flagship product, the Type 57x® integrated suspension frame. He is the Creator, CEO and head of design and fabrication of Fabbro Industries. He is a qualified welder, having held certifications in MIG and TIG processes.

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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).

The Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching, advisory services and support for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

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TVCOG Presents Food for Thought #17: MadeXHudson on Sustainable Fashion
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
What does sustainability mean in fashion and how are brands using it? What fashion choices can we make to be more environmentally friendly? Sirpa Cowell of MadeXHudson will discuss some facts and numbers of the fashion industry’s current pollution issues, and efforts targeted on improving sustainability.
Made X Hudson (MxH) is a cut-and-sew garment/soft goods sampling and production facility in Catskill, New York.
Sirpa Cowell has worked over 25 years in international design and product development. Her breadth of experience includes corporate design leadership and expert knowledge of high-quality manufacturing. Sirpa’s design consulting firm, Visualmgmt, helps companies with Creative Direction and builds product lines, as well as takes product photos. Currently she runs the design and production at MadeXHudson, cut and sew manufacturing space in Catskill, NY. She is passionate about local art, painting, design and sustainability.
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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).
The Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching, advisory services and support for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

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Food for Thought #18: How Can a Fulfillment Center Help My Business Grow?
2022-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Manufacturing Incubator at TVCOG Presents Food for Thought #18: How Can a Fulfillment Center Help My Business Grow?

About this event

In a world where 2-day delivery is the norm and customer expectations are through the roof, how can you, a small business, meet these demands? Learn all about how a 3PL (3rd party logistics) center can help you grow your business, save you time and exceed all of your customer’s expectations.
Shipology is a women-owned 3rd party logistics company founded in 2021 to help small to medium-sized e-commerce businesses scale efficiently and effectively. Our mission is to enable business owners to spend more time on the things that matter most to their business while maintaining the integrity of the customer experience. Simply put, we are here to be an extension of your team!
Amanda holds a B.S. of Public Relations from SUNY Plattsburgh. After college, Amanda jumped right into eCommerce and worked her way up the chain of command to become the Director of Operations at Darn Good Yarn. Amanda is also the owner of Riverside Sourcing – a product sourcing and importing company.
Keri holds a B.S. of Biology from Siena College and an MBA from The College of Saint Rose. Prior to working in e-commerce, Keri was a part of the Marketing Team for Whole Foods Market and the Marketing Director for Darn Good Yarn. Keri also is the owner of Wetplants.com, an online retailer of aquatic plants.
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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).
The Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching, advisory services and support for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

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THE POWER OF R&D PARTNERSHIPS: ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
2022-05-11 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
How New York State Centers of Excellence and Centers for Advanced Technology can help your company develop new products and processes.
DOES YOUR COMPANY DEPEND ON INNOVATION TO STAY AHEAD IN THE MARKET?

Learn how small manufacturers are making university researchers an extension of their teams to design competitive products and improve operations.

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Empire State Bio/Med Focus ’22 Series: Albany/Capital Region/North Country
2022-06-16 10:00 - 13:00 | NY
Tech & Innovation in Upstate NY!
Recently, Forbes Magazine hailed Upstate New York as a “surprising new tech center.” Surprised? We weren’t. Innovation in this region has a long history and a bright future. Join us for our Empire State Focus ’22 Series as we cast a spotlight on the reasons bio/med companies and investors increasingly look to Upstate New York as the place to invest and grow.

This FREE series will give you an insider’s look at each region’s unique assets and resources. You’ll connect with the industry leaders driving the regional economies and get an exclusive first peek at some of the most exciting and innovative bio/med developments.

We’re excited to bring this series to you. Join us, won’t you?

In northeastern New York, the Capital Region and North County boasts a premier location for bio/med businesses to invest, expand and thrive in a global economy. Home to world-class educational institutions, state-of-the-art R&D and commercialization centers, a high-tech, global business environment, and diverse communities, this region offers it all. Combine that with its famed breathtaking scenic beauty, cultural heritage and exciting recreational opportunities, and you’ve found the perfect place to grow your dream.

Join CEG as we take a deep dive into the Capital Region, its assets, strategic vision and the reasons you should consider locating or investing in it. We’ll introduce you to the individuals and institutions leading the region’s bio/med growth and give you an exclusive look at cutting edge innovators who have chosen to make the Capital Region and the North Country their home.

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Food for Thought: What Has Your Attention This Week?
2022-07-06 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Manufacturing Incubator at TVCOG Presents Food for Thought, our monthly virtual luncheon talk series.

About this event

An informal virtual lunchtime discussion based on the question, “What has your attention this week?” A topic you’re researching, a problem you’re trying to solve, a new tool you bought – whatever it is, discuss it with the group! This is a great way to get some different perspectives on a problem and learn something new. Register and we’ll send you a reminder email with the Zoom link a few minutes before we start.
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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).
The Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching, advisory services and support for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

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Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup: Beyond Citi Bike: The Future is Electric with Jeff Olson
2022-07-07 18:30 - 20:00 | NY
HATCHED: The Capital District Inventors & Entrepreneurs Meetup presents Beyond Citi Bike: The Future is Electric with Jeff Olson

About this event

THIS EVENT IS VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON

Our speaker will join us virtually. You can watch from home, or join our in-person watch party for pre- and post-talk networking ( Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3RD ST, Troy NY 12180 )
Masks required unless proof of vaccination is shown.
Policies subject to change.

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Citi Bike co-founder Jeff Olson will talk about how bikeshare grew from startup to icon in NYC, DC, Boston and other major markets. It’s a story full of many ups and downs, including a star turn on the Daily Show, getting hit by Hurricane Sandy, and the bankruptcy of a major technology provider. Jeff will also provide insights on the future of transportation from his perspective as the co-founder of another new venture, re:Charge-e, which is developing wireless charging systems for electric micromobility.
Jeff Olson is an architect, entrepreneur and author who has been involved in greenways, open space, active living, and alternative mobility projects for more than 30 years. He has had a diverse career with national, international, and local experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. His major projects include the Grand Canyon Greenway, the Empire State Trail, the White House Millennium Trails Program, the Dubai Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan, and the NW Arkansas Razorback Greenway. Jeff was one of the co-founders of Alta Bicycle Share, which launched Citi Bike in New York and operated systems in San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Toronto and other cities. His book, The Third Mode: Towards a Green Society has been enjoyed by audiences around the world. Jeff started America’s first university course in bicycle and pedestrian planning at the State University of New York, and is a frequent inspirational speaker at conferences, public meetings and other events. He is currently the VP of Connectivity at re:Charge-e, a startup developing wireless charging for micromobility.? Jeff is an alum of both RPI and Empire State College, lives in Saratoga Springs and does a lot of skiing and biking.
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ABOUT TECH VALLEY CENTER OF GRAVITY
This free, virtual series is brought to you in part by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).
The Tech Valley Center of Gravity is a 501(c)3 makerspace, manufacturing incubator, STEAM-education center and creative community located in the heart of downtown Troy, New York. Our Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching and advisory services for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.
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ABOUT HATCHED: The Capital District Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
Join our community on Meetup for more engaging product-development related events: https://www.meetup.com/CDIEMNY
Join us the first Thursday of each month to connect with other creative souls, product developers, inventors, patent attorneys and more who are interested in entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and bringing ideas to life. Our goal is to help inventors and entrepreneurs navigate the business world.
SHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status, get and give feedback, explore next steps, connect with potential team members.
SPEAKER NIGHTS: Once a quarter we’ll host a speaker who will share their experiences and lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey, followed by Q&A and discussion.

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FuzeHub's: The Power of R&D Partnerships: Advanced Materials (Virtual)
2022-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
Across the state, advanced materials innovations involve ceramics, chemicals, glass, metals, plastics, and more, enabling high-performance products in sectors ranging from electronics and aerospace to medical equipment and consumer products.
Join us for the next Power of R&D Partnerships: Advanced Materials to discover how advanced materials innovations are enabling high-performance products in sectors ranging from electronics and aerospace to medical equipment and consumer products throughout New York State.
Judith Tholl, Moderator
Panelists: Dr. Alan Rae, Devon Shipp, John Simmins and John Sinnott

Learn More & Register Here>>

Capital Region Bio Innovation Forum & Ribbon Cutting!
2022-10-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET), 150 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208
JOIN US
for BioInnovation 2022

Cultivating a Biotech Ecosystem:
Driving Innovation and Commercialization

Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET)

Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 12 noon – 5 pm
150 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
This event brings together industry experts, innovators, academics, and leaders who are transforming the field of Life Sciences. Assemblymember John T. McDonald III kicks off the forum with opening remarks. Two discussion panels, Concept to Commercialization and Funding Sources, highlight resources available to innovators for business development. Win Thurlow, Executive Director at MedTech Association, moderates the day.

You are also invited to a Ribbon Cutting before the Forum!
Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 10 am –11:15 am
150 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) recently acquired a state-of-the-art medical and life sciences facility. The acquisition extends ACPHS’ campus footprint and provides a new home for the Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET).
We welcome you to join us in celebration at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony performed by a special guest. Tours of the building and refreshments will be provided following the ceremony.

Download the shareable .pdfs here!

AGENDA

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lunch/Registration

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Welcome

Mark N. Eagan, President and CEO, Capital Region Chamber and CEG
Opening Remarks
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET), Albany Medical College Biomedical Acceleration and Commercialization Center (BACC), Center for Economic Growth, Empire State Development, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University at Albany
Opening Remarks
Presenting Sponsors

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Panel #1 – Concept to Commercialization

Moderator: Win Thurlow, Executive Director at MedTech Association
Colleen Costello, CEO & Co-Founder, Vyv
Richard Honen, Partner at Phillips Lytle LLP
Heidi Knoblauch, Ph.D., Senior Director Entrepreneurship Development Division of Science, Technology & Innovation, Empire State Development
Dr. Eric Ledet, Chief Medical Officer, ReVivo Medical, Vice President of Research & Development and Director of the Health Innovation Incubator & Technology Center
John Pietrangelo, M. E., Registered U.S. Patent Agent, Tech Valley Patent, LLC

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Sally Temple, Scientific Director at the Neural Stem Cell Institute

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Panel #2 – Funding Sources

Moderator: Win Thurlow, Executive Director at MedTech Association
Kate Baker, Director at NYS Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany
Richard Honen, Partner at Phillips Lytle LLP
Joe Richardson, Managing Partner at Eastern NY Angels Capital, LLC
Noa Simons, President & CEO, Upstate Capital Association of New York

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks, Networking, and Cocktails

Poster Presentations & Solution Provider Showcases

Sponsored through the collaboration of:

HIGHLIGHTING THE CLIMATE TECH INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION IN NEW YORK.
2022-10-19 13:30 - 17:00 | ETEC Building – University at Albany, SUNY, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12206, United States
HIGHLIGHTING THE CLIMATE TECH INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION IN NEW YORK.

??Join us to explore climate tech innovation and investments that will decarbonize the economy. Invest NY: Climate Tech is presented by NYSERDA and NYSTAR. Meet startups, founders and investors on October 19 at the University of Albany.
The event includes:

Startup Showcase with the latest in tech from New York.
Conversation with corporate venture capital investors to discuss the challenges and opportunities in innovation. (not confirmed)
Quality networking with investors and industry experts

REGISTRATION

Who Will Be There?
Invest NY: Climate Tech will be attended by startup entrepreneurs and innovators, experienced executives, active investors and professionals in the climate technology industry.

Tickets
In-person ticket: $95
Online ticket: $50
Upstate Capital Members receive $45 off in-person and free online tickets.

Join Upstate Capital
Register

AGENDA

12:00 PM

Invitation only: CEO Roundtable & lunch with Charlotte Hamilton
Please contact Noa Simons, President & CEO of Upstate Capital if you’d like an invitation: noa@upstatecapital.org

1:30 PM

Registration + Networking

2:00 PM

Invest NY: Startup Showcase
Startup Pitches to Investors & Experts

3:30 PM

Investors & CEOs: Building Companies Leveraging Capital

4:00 PM

Keynote: The Future of Energy Storage with Dr William Acker, NY-BEST

Overview of the energy storage sector
Federal and New York State initiatives impacting the sector
Energy storage technologies
Key areas of opportunity

5:00 PM

Networking Reception

STARTUP SHOWCASE

Pitch to investors in person at the University at Albany on October 19, 2022
What we are looking for:

Tech-enabled & defensible market position (intellectual property and market traction all count)
Some (or lots) of proven product/market fit
Raised some outside capital, ideally (not necessarily required)
Preference for late-seed/series A or later companies

Learn more & Register here>>

New York State Innovation Summit
2022-10-25 - 2022-10-27 | Buffalo Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY, 14202
NYSTAR and FuzeHub invites you to join us for the New York State Innovation Summit on October 25-26, 2022 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. This multi-day event for NYS organizations that want to showcase and discover new and emerging technologies that support innovation and drive business growth.
The event serves as an opportunity to foster collaboration; introduce industry to experts that can assist growth, strengthen our statewide innovation ecosystem and showcase promising early stage companies. Whether you’re a startup, an economic developer, or an established manufacturer, the NYS Innovation Summit is for you.
The 2022 New York State Innovation Summit will showcase companies and researchers at the forefront of emerging technologies and new advancements in production capabilities. This event celebrates New York State leadership in technology-led economic growth with experts in biotechnology, new materials, energy innovation, and artificial intelligence that will explore current technology convergence opportunities, ways to accelerate commercialization, and issues of manufacturing sustainability.

Learn more and Register here

Supply Chain Virtual Lunchtime Workshop Series
2022-11-15 08:00 - 2022-11-22 17:00 | NY
Join the conversation! This three-part virtual workshop series, brought to you by MTRC, is designed to provoke innovative new ideas and strategies in Global Supply Chain Management.

Registration is for all 3 workshops:
1. November 15, 2022 – Current Issues and Failures in Global Supply Chains
2. November 17, 2022 – Supply Chain Models and what we can learn from each. What are the innovations, creativity, and strategies of various supply chain models including electronics, automotive, fast fashion, food, and pharma
3. November 22, 2022 – Supply Chain Strategies and Architectures – What to focus on now in your Supply Chains

REGISTER HERE
Can’t make it? Sign up today to receive the full recording and any distributed materials.

Building an Ecosystem: Troy’s AI Center of Excellence
2023-03-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Summary
AI is finally mainstream. Join us to learn about the burgeoning community at the AI Center of Excellence in downtown Troy – an upcoming resource in the upstate innovation ecosystem. We will discuss the facility’s mission and share tactical next steps for regional innovation industry players to connect and grow our ecosystem.

About the AI Center of Excellence
The AI Center of Excellence will form the point of aggregation for AI-related expertise, resources and capabilities for the purpose of creating AI-enabled solutions for commercial and public sector customers, incubating AI start-ups, and facilitating R&D opportunities for research organizations. It will compliment and strengthen Regional industry hubs, including video gaming, nanotechnology, and life sciences.
The AI Center — the first of its kind in the Northeast — will have a suite of spaces to host educational activities, conferences and events, and showcase AI capabilities to the public. The Center will also sponsor a range of educational outreach programs designed to elevate the Capital District to becoming the most AI literate community in the world. The AI Center of Excellence is being designed to perpetuate AI literacy and learning across all demographics segments.

About Bob Bedard
Bob’s career has centered on building market-changing products, services, and businesses based on opportunities to gain competitive advantages by applying emerging information technologies. As an early pioneer in online services and electronic commerce, the commercial solutions he brought to market have helped thousands of Fortune-ranked to middle-market customers realize competitive advantage. Over the past ten years, Bob has turned his attention to commercializing emerging Information Technologies in Corporate Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, and Business Intelligence.

THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON.

Register here>>

Smart Manufacturing – What it is, Why it Matters, and How to Get Started
2023-03-28 07:30 - 12:30 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Howard P. Isermann Auditorium, Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, 1623 15th St, Troy, NY, 12180
Manufacturing Innovation Network, powered by the Center for Economic Growth, is proud to present the RPI Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center and CESMII – “The Smart Manufacturing Institute”, as their industry experts provide an introductory workshop on Smart Manufacturing and why it is critically important to implement now to secure the future success of your manufacturing operations.

Smart Manufacturing – What it is, Why it Matters, and How to Get Started
Strategies for leveraging real-time [manufacturing process] data to improve decision making and optimize performance.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, | 7:30am-1:00pm (Tour will conclude at 1pm)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Howard P. Isermann Auditorium, Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies
1623 15th St, Troy, NY 12180 (parking instructions to follow)
Meet the Speakers!

Check out their bios here>>

In this workshop, you will learn about:
The Business Case for Smart Manufacturing
• What is Smart Manufacturing and why it matters to manufacturers
• Closing the gap between business strategy and technology enablement
• How new capabilities bring together people, process, and technology
• Tactics for upskilling the workforce

Smart Manufacturing Building Blocks
• Smart Manufacturing Principles
• Going beyond process control and dashboards (Industry 3.0 vs. Industry 4.0)
• Digital Lean and Smart Manufacturing synergies
• Leveraging Cyber-Physical systems, OT-IT partnerships, the SM Innovation Platform, and SM applications

Taking the First Step
• Smart Manufacturing critical success areas
• Understanding your current state
• Establishing a strategic vision and roadmap
• Prioritizing quick wins and longer-term plans
• Techniques for digitally connecting manufacturing systems to collect actionable data for better decision making

And tour the RPI Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center in the Manufacturing Innovation Learning Lab (MILL).
• See Smart Manufacturing systems in action, in an agile manufacturing facility that looks like yours
• Understand from industry experts how to digitally connect modern and legacy manufacturing equipment to collect contextualized data and implement powerful analytics
• How to protect data security including trade secrets, intellectual property and company privacy

Plus, connect with the regional Smart Manufacturing ecosystem, including SM experts and suppliers, and view Smart Manufacturing Project Success Stories

REGISTER TODAY!
