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Companies realize they need to train
The growing use of robots in manufacturing cuts the number of human employees a company requires. But at the same time, running robots is...
Job Creators Q&A: Lisa Raiola
Lisa Raiola | Founder, Hope & Main
Is Rhode Island a good place to grow jobs? Why? Yes, it’s a fantastic place to grow jobs...
Five Questions With Tim Pheland
Tim Pheland | Manufacturing engineer, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence
1. What first interested you about the manufacturing industry, especially in Rhode Island? As a child, I...
IYRS Mobile Maker Lab to visit Providence Geeks
PROVIDENCE – For their October meetup, Providence Geeks will host the Rhode Island Mobile Maker Lab, a project of the IYRS School of Technology...
Makers look to expand local supply chain
What is made in the Ocean State? Even some manufacturers, who make a living making products, are surprised by the diversity of local suppliers.
An...
R.I. manufacturer adapts to survive
For U.S. manufacturers, to survive means to adapt.
In Rhode Island, known historically for its manufacturing, the trend has forced many businesses to re-create themselves,...