Slice of Manufacturing

FORGE Welcomes Two New Leaders to Its Board Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gY2P6283 "I am thrilled to be joining the FORGE Board. My passions for new product development and supporting startup founders align perfectly with FORGE’s mission. I am excited to leverage my many years of experience in engineering and manufacturing to help the community." — Sheri Palazzo, Founder at Saplings Consulting "The addition of Sheri and Pedro A. speaks to a key area of growth for FORGE in 2025, strengthening our coaching and advisory support to our entrepreneurs. We are dedicated to bridging the gap between the region’s forward-thinking startups and scaled manufacturing, and these additions to our board will help us go further, faster." — Laura Teicher, Executive Director at FORGE #SoMFNews

Spectrum Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. Achieves Prestigious AS9100 Certification Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gVpVJ5Gk "The AS9100 certification underscores Spectrum's dedication and unwavering commitment to continue producing and delivering the highest-reliability, never-fail precision electronic components and assemblies that we have been providing for over two decades." — Jeff Gilbert, CEO at Spectrum AMT "Achieving the AS9100 certification required a lot of hard work from the team, but it is well worth it. My congratulations to Jeff Gilbert and the entire Spectrum team for achieving this milestone which will provide us a competitive advantage in the market, ensure customer satisfaction, and strengthen our combined Ocutrx-Spectrum's reputation." — Michael Freeman, J.D., CEO & Executive Chairman at Ocutrx Technologies, Inc. #SoMFNews

Nulogy Unveils Smart Factory for External Manufacturing Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/g5ytduVU "Through Smart Factory’s real-time machine monitoring, we are now able to quantify efficiency gains and foster a mindset of data-driven continuous improvement across our organization." — Chris Mericas, Senior Operations Analyst at Louisiana Fish Fry Products "We built Smart Factory to give manufacturers the power to harness real-time data to improve efficiency and maximize capacity, helping them cut downtime and improve plant performance." — Bryan Sapot, VP of Smart Factory at Nulogy "With the launch of Smart Factory, we are cementing Nulogy as the only purpose-built platform for external manufacturing networks, driving more resilient and responsive operations." — Jason Tham, CEO at Nulogy #SoMFNews

Lucid Motors Group Appoints Taoufiq Boussaid as CFO Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gbSPJmhz "Taoufiq is joining Lucid at a pivotal time as we ramp up production of the Lucid Gravity SUV and accelerate our progress toward achieving our strategic goals. His proven ability to align financial strategy with business objectives will be critical in scaling our operations efficiently and effectively as we prepare for the launch of our midsize vehicles." — Peter Rawlinson CEO & CTO at Lucid #SoMFNews

Want to See What a $5b Silicon Wafer Manufacturing Facility Looks Like 🚜 GlobalWafers America new facility in TX is impressive & should continue to help expedite semiconductor production domestically in this global #AI race. Is this all for not with the recent DeepSeek news or should we continue to pour $billions and #BuildBabyBuild?

🌟 Manufacturing Technology Events to Attend in 2025! 🌟 I often get asked by manufacturing businesses and suppliers about the best shows to attend.... TLDR: There's a lot of options, do your research! Here are some tips for deciding whether to attend or exhibit at a manufacturing trade show: 1️⃣ Industry Fit: Focus on events that align with your specific sector or subsegment for better ROI. If you're looking to break into an industry, I'd say attend before exhibiting. 2️⃣ Audience Quality: Look for shows that attract decision-makers and key stakeholders. The bigger or more specific ones have served us well. 3️⃣ Networking Opportunities: Prioritize events with workshops and mixers for building connections. Do not underestimate the value of time outside working hours! This is where peers can become friends. 4️⃣ Reputation & Reach: Research attendee demographics and past event reviews to assess value. Most event websites will have insights on their past attendees! They don't want you there and not getting anything from it... 5️⃣ Exhibiting ROI: Evaluate booth traffic, lead potential, and pre-show marketing opportunities. Consider attending before exhibiting if you're a smaller company. Trade shows are a big investment—make sure they align with your business goals for the year! 💡 Note: I’ve added an orange rectangle to highlight events where Factur is committed to exhibiting. Shoutout to Ryan Cahalane for this research and graphic —If you found this post useful, check out his page! What do you look for when choosing events? #ManufacturingTechnology #TradeShows #Networking #Manufacturing

👉 Just a few more days to RSVP to our Automate America HQ event on Thursday at 8-11 AM CT! Mike Martini, ECOS by Earth Friendly Products' Quality Director, will join us to chat about how Formic breaks down traditional barriers to implementing automation on the factory floor. RSVP here: https://hubs.la/Q032_D__0

CoffeeTree Group - IT Advisory and Transformation Partners with BEET Inc. to Revolutionize Manufacturing Optimization Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gyaVcNNt "This partnership brings together BEET's cutting-edge AI and machine learning capabilities with CTG's proven expertise in manufacturing optimization." – Mike Minelli, CEO at BEET Inc "Our partnership with BEET will add significant value to the capabilities we bring to our manufacturing clients, allowing data-driven insights and decision making, and further optimization of their plant floor to achieve bottom line results." – David Wiechmann, Founder & COO at CoffeeTree Group #SoMFNews

BPR Hub Secures $2.6M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Compliance Management Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gWKSNbgq "Our mission is to democratize world-class compliance capabilities for manufacturers of all sizes. By automating complex compliance processes and providing hands-on support, we're enabling manufacturers to focus on their core business while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance." — Teja Edara, Co-founder & CEO at BPR Hub "Compliance is no longer just a box to check; it’s a competitive advantage when managed well. BPRHub is helping manufacturers navigate this shift by using AI to simplify and optimize compliance processes." — Prayank Swaroop, Partner at Accel "BPR Hub’s AI-led platform tackles a critical industry challenge by streamlining compliance processes. We are confident they will revolutionize how mid-market manufacturers manage compliance and governance." — Abhishek Srivastava, General Partner at Kae Capital #SoMFNews

Meghan Welch Joins Brown Gibbons Lang & Company BGL’s Aerospace & Defense Investment Banking Team Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/g7Fi7AXU “Meghan has an impressive track record executing transactions in the Aerospace & Defense sector. Her addition will further build upon our existing critical relationships and expertise within the sector.” — Andrew Petryk, Head at BGL’s Industrials Investment Banking Vertical “We are excited to add someone of Meghan’s caliber to the team. She has an impressive network of industry relationships.” — William Farmer, Leader at BGL’s ADGS Investment Banking Practice “I look forward to helping BGL strengthen its ADGS platform and leveraging my experience and relationships on behalf of BGL’s clients.” — Meghan M. Welch, Managing Director at Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) #SoMFNews