Manufacturing USA

Ever dreamed of building your own remote-controlled snowplow? That's exactly what Modern Maker Joshua Krug did when he was in college! ❄️🤖   Josh’s love for tinkering and innovation led him to a career in industrial automation at Phoenix Contact USA. He's always up for a challenge and loves helping manufacturers become more efficient and sustainable.   As part of CESMII, Josh works on cutting-edge projects that are shaping the future of manufacturing. He's a team player and always goes the extra mile.   When he's not busy with work, Josh is giving back by mentoring students and supporting small businesses at CESMII's Digital Foundry at New Kensington. He's a real inspiration and proof that you can have a fun and fulfilling career while making a positive impact on the world.   Meet Josh: https://lnkd.in/e9aRmXXk #ModernMaker #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #IndustrialAutomation #MFGUSA

Ever wondered why there are so many smokestacks polluting our air? Glenn Cormack is on a mission to change that! 💨🚫   As a Modern Maker, Glenn is passionate about finding cleaner ways for factories to process chemicals and make products. He's a former governing board chair of the RAPID Manufacturing Institute®, which is dedicated to reducing industrial pollution and making manufacturing more sustainable.   RAPID, part of the Manufacturing USA network, is helping factories switch from old and slow production methods to newer, faster, and cleaner ones.   As a Technical Fellow and Global Process Innovation Manager at The Lubrizol Corporation, Glenn's biggest challenge is figuring out how to keep the good parts of existing factories while making them more eco-friendly. He's working on retrofitting old equipment and developing new processes that use less energy and produce fewer emissions. A born problem solver who is passionate about mentoring the next generation, one of his favorite things is to building LEGO kits with his son.   Thanks to Glenn and his work, we can hope for a healthier planet for everyone!   Meet Glenn: https://lnkd.in/enEvwnyW #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #MFGUSA #ModernMakers #Sustainability #SustainableManufacturing  

Meet Modern Maker Sam Moyer, a Veteran and cybersecurity expert! As a kid, he loved building with LEGO kits, which helped him become a master of following rules and sticking to a plan. Now, he's the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer at MxD, helping small and medium-sized manufacturers stay safe and competitive in the digital world.   Prior to joining MxD, Sam spent over 11 years on active duty supporting the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. While on active duty, Sam completed his undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity through the University of Maryland, University College.   Sam does everything from teaching people about cybersecurity to creating security policies and building new security systems. 🛡️ He says that while technology is always changing, there's a growing need for people with cybersecurity skills, as well as interests in data analytics and supply chain management.   When he's not fighting cybercrime, Sam likes to relax with a refreshing drink in a hot tub. 😎   Meet Sam: https://lnkd.in/edVqSQSD #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #Cybersecurity #CybersecurityCareers #ManufacturingUSA

Many people in the manufacturing industry have loved building things from an early age. For some, it started with the LEGO Group building blocks and toys, including Modern Makers Sam Moyer, Alex M. Repucci, P.E., and Glenn Cormack. Modern Maker Joshua Krug's desire to build things led him to make a remote-controlled snow plow in college. Learn more about how these Modern Makers turned their passion for building things into careers in advanced manufacturing. Modern Makers is an annual program and a cornerstone of the Manufacturing USA network’s education and workforce development initiatives. The hope is that the Modern Makers we celebrate in this way will inspire future generations of advanced manufacturing talent. Read the Modern Makers’ inspiring stories and share them with your community: https://lnkd.in/ev93BgUD #ModernMakers #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #MFGUSA #LEGOBlock #Builders

Meet Modern Maker Alex M. Repucci, P.E., a Manufacturing Technology Specialist at 3M! He's basically a detective for new technologies that can make 3M's chemical plants safer, more efficient, and more eco-friendly. ♻️ Alex also works with 3M's sustainability team to figure out how to reduce carbon emissions way down the line.   Alex is also a member of the RAPID Manufacturing Institute®, an organization that's all about making manufacturing greener and more efficient. Alex is a real leader in this group and loves tackling tough manufacturing challenges.   Alex believes that the best solution isn't always the newest or most expensive thing. Sometimes, it's just about thinking creatively about the stuff you already have. 💡His advice to his 14-year-old self? Keep building with LEGOs!   Oh, and Alex is also an amateur pilot! ✈️ Flying a small plane keeps his mind sharp and helps him stay on top of things, just like his work at 3M.   Meet Alex: https://lnkd.in/eBUGfhXd #ModernMaker #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #MFGUSA  

Modern Maker Gregorio Balandran is all about the future of manufacturing and robotics jobs! 🤖 As the Director of Advanced Manufacturing at Amcor, he figures out how robots can be used in factories, what skills people will need to operate them, and how to train workers for these new jobs.   Serving on the Technical Advisory Council for ARM Institute, he helped build roboticscareer.org. This platform tells you everything you need to know: what robotics jobs are out there, the skills you need to land them, and what training is available to get those skills.   Gregorio's an engineer at heart, so he's always looking for ways to improve things. Now he's showing manufacturers how robots can help them out!   Meet Gregorio: https://lnkd.in/ebbaVxDs #ManufacturingMonth #ModernMakers #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #MFGUSA #RoboticsCareers

Modern Maker Jackson Rambough has always been passionate about helping kids succeed. ❤️ He worked at the Boys and Girls Club during college and continues to mentor students today at NextFlex, where he works as a Design and Process Engineer.   NextFlex is the Manufacturing USA institute that focuses on flexible electronics, combining electronic components with flexible materials. 💡 They're making lightweight and affordable devices for things like medical wearables, aerospace monitoring, and more!   Jackson plays a key role in FlexFactor, NextFlex's K-12 learning program. He's worked with over 450 students in the past year, mentoring and inspiring them.   Meet Jackson: https://lnkd.in/e5T8uqDH #ModernMaker #ModernMakerMonday #ManufacturingMonth #ManufacturingCareers

📅 Join us TOMORROW for a live event: The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation is recognizing the upcoming 10th anniversary of Manufacturing USA by hosting a conversation about the network’s role in revitalizing American manufacturing innovation and regional growth in domestic advanced technology industries. Manufacturing USA has grown to a network of 17 innovation institutes and become a catalyst for increasing U.S. manufacturing competitiveness by connecting people, ideas, and technology. This event will feature network leaders: Manufacturing USA Director Mike Molnar Berardino Baratta of MxD Kelvin H. Lee of NIIMBL | The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals Joe Steele of LIFT They will be joined by Carroll Thomas, MBA and Stephen Ezell of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, who will provide analysis and assessment from public policy experts on the impact the network has had on U.S. manufacturing over the past decade. The session is Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 9–10:30 a.m. EDT at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. It can also be viewed online. https://lnkd.in/eb-VzEbG #MFGUSA #AdvancedManufacturing

Modern Maker Gabrielle Mourousas's journey from high school science teacher to leading Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) | BioFabUSA's BioTrek education program is a total inspiration! She's passionate about introducing students to the amazing world of biofabrication, which is building things like organs and tissues with living cells. 🤯   As BioFabUSA's Lead Educator, Gabrielle creates exciting educational content, trains teachers, and represents the organization at industry events. Her work covers everything from kindergarten to adult education, so there's something for everyone!   Gabrielle's commitment to creating an inclusive and results-driven culture inspires everyone around her. She's a true champion for women in manufacturing and believes that there are amazing career opportunities for people of all ages.   If Gabrielle could go back in time and talk to her 14-year-old self, she’d tell her that advanced manufacturing is a super cool industry for brilliant women to be a part of. Thanks, Gabrielle, for being such an amazing role model!   Meet Gabrielle: https://lnkd.in/eUTy5qQe #ModernMakerMonday #ModernMaker #ManufacturingCareers #Education #MFGUSA #BioTrek #MFGMonth

Modern Maker Michael Gomez is a rising star in the manufacturing tool industry! ⭐️ He's been named one of the SME "30 under 30" and has written 19 research articles, although he didn’t discover advanced manufacturing until his senior year of college.   As Principal R&D Engineer at MSC Industrial Supply Co., Michael leads a team that works with suppliers, customers, and universities to develop new technologies for metalworking. He even founded the MSC Machining Research Laboratory at University of Tennessee, Knoxville.   Michael used to work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and is now involved in the America's Cutting Edge (ACE) training program led by IACMI – The Composites Institute, which also is based in Knoxville. ⚙️ He's got a lot of great experience and know-how, which he uses to help drive the manufacturing world forward!   Meet Michael: https://lnkd.in/d-Hc4V2g #ModernMaker #AdvancedManufacturing #Tooling #ManufacturingCareers #MFGMonth