Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) at Georgia Tech

For Cyber Security Awareness Month, we asked #cybersecurity expert Michael Barker, D.Sc., CISSP, CISA, LPI Barker, "What is cybersecurity insurance, and do manufacturers need it?" He reviewed essential questions you should consider before acquiring cyber insurance to avoid costly mistakes and prepare for potential cyber-attacks. For more information about cybersecurity best practices, contact us at: https://lnkd.in/etz3jeTi. Do you have a question you want to ask one of our #manufacturing experts? Submit your question at https://bit.ly/askGaMEP.

CJB Industries, Inc., a contract chemical manufacturer in the City of Valdosta, standardized and streamlined operations, improving efficiency, reducing errors, saving labor costs, and more: ·      Increased production capacity by 20% ·      Reduced price of non-conformance (PONC) by 51% ·      Saved $30,000 per month with preventative maintenance “GaMEP is a great asset for short-term and long-term goals. They help you think about the future and align yourself to reach those goals.”   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eq3W5ErN. In partnership with Georgia AIM: Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing, a grant-funded initiative focused on advancing artificial intelligence in manufacturing. GaMEP Project Partners: Madhavaraman Sankaranarayanan Olivia Pitts, PMP Henry B. (Hank) Hobbs National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce #ASPIRE

Join me on October 28 and 29th as Cassia Baker and I host a tour of the Georgia Tech Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility (AMPF) as part of The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) 2024 International Conference. Take a look at all the amazing research and work going on, especially in the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) at Georgia Tech area. https://lnkd.in/evc__HNm. Register for the conference at https://lnkd.in/eMW6QZet. #MEP #GaMEP #AMPF #GaTechAMPF #cybersecurity #AME #AMEConference

Don’t miss our next Food Safety Friday webinar — Don’t Lose Your Cool: Guide to Proper Cooking and Cooling for Food Products — on Friday, November 8! A leading cause of foodborne illnesses includes improper food temperature (cooking and cooling). Join our exclusive webinar to avoid harmful bacteria growth and handle food with confidence: - Gain insight into different refrigerated foodborne pathogens and how to control them. - Master proper cooking and cooling temperatures and times for different food products. - Review U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food regulations. - Secure helpful resources, including guides that support processing programs and validate cooking and cooling steps. Register now: https://lnkd.in/enVBGkaQ Leaders: Wendy White Andrea Hines

Thinking about expanding into the lucrative U.S. medical device market? With estimates placing the industry between $170B and $240B in 2023 and global sales projected to reach $800B by 2030, there’s never been a better time. ISO 9001 certified manufacturers are well-positioned to explore this opportunity by achieving ISO 13485 certification. This additional certification aligns with strict regulatory standards and opens doors to new business in a rapidly growing industry. Read the rest of the article here: https://lnkd.in/e2UgNKFg Ready to take the leap? Contact us to assess how you can meet these high standards. #MedicalDeviceMarket #MEPNationalNetwork Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

We are excited to continue celebrating Manufacturing Month! We had a great time at the 13th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event at Zoo Atlanta, where we heard from top manufacturing executives about how they’ve distinguished themselves in the global marketplace and driven innovation within their companies. We also enjoyed creating new connections, catching up with old friends, and spotting a giraffe or two! Thank you to Next Generation Manufacturing for hosting another fantastic event! Paul LaVigna, Katie Hines, Bryan Weaver, Regina Maddox, Billyde Brown, Ph.D.National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) #SeeYourselfInMFG #MfgDay2024 #MEPNationalNetwork 

The Enterprise 6 Internship Cohort has wrapped up its 2024 session! This summer, five USG students took part in hands-on projects that made a real impact on Georgia’s economic development. Congratulations to all the interns for their incredible work and growth this summer, especially Anshika Nichani who worked with our GaMEP team - Michael Barker, D.Sc., CISSP, CISA, LPI, Cassia Baker, Dean Hettenbach, and Madhavaraman Sankaranarayanan - on programming cobots, to providing national supply chain information to manufacturers, producing podcasts, and MORE! Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eEnU2qfu Interested in hiring student interns or co-ops to work at your company? Contact us to connect with the right resources on campus. #EconomicDevelopment #GeorgiaTech

Georgia Tech has a new Food and Beverage Accelerator program to help launch new #consumerpackagedgoods (CPG), #FoodTech, and #AgTech companies in Georgia! Check out this recent interview with the co-directors Brandy Nagel and Aubrey Lenyard to learn more and find out how you can apply. https://lnkd.in/gtKPW_Qm #foodmanufacturing #CPG

A Georgia Tech startup that creates custom near-field communication chips needed to find an injection mold manufacturer that could produce plastic covers to secure the chips. After submitting a Supplier Scouting request, we connected them with a custom component manufacturer and they are moving forward with a partnership. For more information about our Georgia Supply Chain Exchange database and Supplier Scouting service, visit https://lnkd.in/gi-wTVSr. #MEPNationalNetwork #SupplyChain Leaders: Dean Hettenbach and Doug Allvine

We had a blast today at Georgia Tech’s Advanced Manufacturing Pilot Facility! GaMEP team members Sean (Madhavaraman Sankaranarayanan), Andrew Krejci, and Sally (Van Phuong Duyen Le) impressed the 15 people from 8 different manufacturing companies with interactive technology demos for manufacturers. We showcased everything from artificial intelligence to autonomous mobile robots, cobots, sensors, and beyond. Curious how technology can boost efficiency and make your team more productive? Let’s talk! #Manufacturing #AI #Innovation #GaMEP #Efficiency Georgia AIM: Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing