Manufacturing USA

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

Modern Maker Kathie M. Leonard does not have a degree in textiles, chemistry, or engineering, but she successfully built a manufacturing business with expertise in all three areas. Auburn Manufacturing, Inc (AMI), an Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) member, which Kathie founded in 1979, produces extreme heat- and fire-resistant textile products for the shipbuilding, automotive, aerospace, petroleum, power generation, and metal fabrication industries.    When the country saw an increase in inexpensive fabric imports, Kathie led the charge against such practices, which resulted in tariffs on fabric imports and helped protect American manufacturers.   Kathie’s role in fighting for domestic manufacturing was so impactful that President Biden visited AMI in 2023 and used the occasion to sign the “Invent it Here, Make it Here” Executive Order. The President pointed out Maine lost nearly 45,000 manufacturing jobs between 1990 and 2010 and cited AMI as a success story.   Today, Kathie enjoys the marketing side of her business and strategizing on how to move AMI forward. All these years later, she still thrives on communicating about how things work.   Meet Kathie: https://lnkd.in/e2qVd-hW #ModernMaker #MFGMonth #AdvancedManufacturing #Textiles #MFGUSA #ManufacturingCareers

During Manufacturing Month, we are celebrating how some of our Modern Makers took a non-traditional approach into advanced manufacturing and finding their ideal careers. 🔬 Timothy Kelley's fascination with science fiction led him from a sales career into regenerative manufacturing. 📣 Kathie M. Leonard saw an opportunity to help engineers and manufacturers better explain what they do. 🦠 Oscar Ramirez is on the fast track in his biopharmaceutical manufacturing career and is a great example of how you do not necessarily need a college degree to succeed in the STEM world. 📚Michael Gomez has always been fascinated by research, which is not a traditional career path for manufacturing. Learn more about these four Modern Makers' inspiring stories and how they found their ideal careers in advanced manufacturing, and share them with your community: https://lnkd.in/eUBB6_Bk #ModernMakers #AdvancedManufacturing #MFGMonth #MFGUSA #ManufacturingCareers

Meet Modern Maker Oscar Ramirez, a Quality Control Microbiologist at MilliporeSigma! 🔬 He's a real-life example of how you can have a successful career without a traditional college degree.   Oscar’s connections to biopharmaceutical manufacturing began in high school when he enrolled in Bio+, a dual enrollment program at Kansas City Kansas Community College. In 2023, Oscar participated in the NIIMBL | The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals eXperience program. His experience has played out with a win-win, a job at NIIMBL member MilliporeSigma.   Oscar believes that the industry should focus more on skills and experience, rather than just requiring a four-year degree so that more people can get involved and contribute to the industry.   At MilliporeSigma, Oscar makes sure that everything is super clean and safe. He tests products, collects samples, and keeps the lab environment free of contamination.   When he's not working, Oscar loves rock climbing and hanging out with his friends and family. 🧗♂   Meet Oscar: https://lnkd.in/gryq8dxf #ModernMakerMonday #ModernMaker #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #MFGUSA

On this #ModernMakerMonday, meet Modern Maker Timothy Kelley. Tim used to work as a sales rep for a moving company 🚚 , but he had a hidden passion for science fiction, particularly Michael Crichton. When his old science teacher suggested he apply for an apprenticeship at Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) | BioFabUSA, he jumped at the chance.   Tim now helps scientists with experiments using stem cells. He's earned a Biofabrication Technician Certification and a Cell Culture Skills credential from University of New Hampshire-Manchester. 🧪🔬   Tim believes anyone can get into regenerative manufacturing. Many talented people want to help build careers in this field. He's inspired by the idea that his work could help millions of people get the organs they need.   Meet Tim: https://lnkd.in/e4AHZcph #ModernMaker #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #Biomanufacturing #ManufacturingMonth

Interested in training, internships, or courses related to careers in advanced manufacturing? Browse the education and workforce opportunities of the Manufacturing USA institutes through our newly updated EWD Connect. EWD Connect is an online resource with an interactive map that allows you to filter by audience groups, category of resource, and technology focus area.  Programs for educators, webinars, manufacturers, students, and those seeking training are examples of what is included. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ejC6sPXP #AdvancedManufacturing #Education #MFGDay24 #Workforce #ManufacturingSkills #ManufacturingCareers

President Joe Biden proclaimed today, October 4, 2024, National Manufacturing Day. "American workers and the unions who fight for them represent the best of our country. They help power our economy and strengthen our middle class. On National Manufacturing Day, we celebrate the ingenuity, grit, drive, and determination of the American worker. We thank them for their contributions, and we recommit to investing in their productivity and success... I thank our manufacturing workers for all that they do to strengthen our Nation, encourage all Americans to look for ways to get involved in their communities, and call on everyone to join me in participating in National Manufacturing Day and, most importantly, buying American." https://lnkd.in/ee_tU_Fx #MFGDay24