Polaris MEP offers free online ISO certification session for manufacturers
PROVIDENCE – Polaris MEP is offering a virtual overview of the ISO 9001-2015 certification process for manufacturers during a free webinar on Feb. 25...
Ensuring underwater unmanned vehicles can dive to deep depths
Even as a child, Darya Blout knew she wanted to design something that would work better. The first dream was a racing sailboat. Now,...
Lifespan razing former Ward Baking building, site to be redeveloped
PROVIDENCE – The last building of the former Ward Baking Co. in the Jewelry District, which survived the installation of two interstate highways, is...
In-demand: Ultra-cold freezers to store COVID-19 vaccine have months-long delivery delays
WARWICK – Last year, hospital systems and states were scrambling to find ventilators. This year, ultra-cold freezers to store vaccines are the medical equipment...
Langevin targets cybersecurity risk at Feb. 22 online manufacturing workshop
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association, Polaris MEP and Vertikal6 Inc. will host a free virtual workshop on Feb. 22, “Manufacturing Cybersecurity: A...
Five Questions With: Samuel Chionuma
Quick, reliable COVID-19 tests mean fewer disruptions in manufacturing production lines and fewer employees out of work. Rhode Island rolled out a pilot program...
R.I. Textile Innovation Network webinar to focus on industrial sewing
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network will host a free webinar on March 3 focused on We Make RI’s Industrial Sewing workforce...
Everybody’s Business: Mentor helped lift him to the top
(Editor’s note: This is the sixth installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
Third-generation owner keeps pallet manufacturer flowing and growing
In a hot-pink mask and blown-out hair, Heather Handrigan-Ross may not fit the stereotypical look of a manufacturer.
But as she strode into the production...
R.I. Department of Health on underused COVID-19 treatment: ‘We have plenty...
PROVIDENCE – The vaccines that prevent serious illness with COVID-19 are in short supply in Rhode Island.
Paradoxically, a treatment for mild to moderate COVID-19...