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Integrity Fab & Machine Inc. - 2023 John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year (Small Tier)

November 30, 2023 597

Integrity isn't just a name for Integrity Fab & Machine Inc., it’s a way of doing business and a way of life. That's why the company was chosen for the 2023 John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Award – Small Tier.
Jon D. Hall - Glastender Inc. - Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement

November 30, 2023 792

Jon Hall is a natural-born innovator focused on continual improvement and has left an indelible mark on the industry and was recognized with the 2023 Manufacturing Lifetime Achievement award.
DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc. - 2023 Manufacturing Talent Champion

November 30, 2023 1033

DENSO Manufacturing Michigan Inc.’s dedication to education, diversity and community makes the company a highly deserving recipient of the 2023 Manufacturing Talent Champion award.
Ronald E. Hall - Bridgewater Interiors - 2023 Manufacturing Emerging Leader

November 30, 2023 1238

Ronald Hall's life experiences, energy, creativity, commitment to the community and passion for the manufacturing industry truly made him deserving of the the 2023 Manufacturing Emerging Leader award.
Sachiko Johnson - Jordan Manufacturing Company - 2023 Manufacturing Woman of the Year

November 28, 2023 1233

Due to her genuine compassion for the team, leadership skills and the impact she has had at Jordan Manufacturing and within the community, Sachiko Johnson is a deserving recipient of the 2023 Manufacturing Woman of the Year award.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification A Focus on Essentials

November 8, 2023 1122

Today’s everchanging cybersecurity landscape has a large impact on manufacturers, as it would on any business with systems and data. The U.S. Department of Defense has been focused on ensuring companies in the Defense Industrial Base are protecting DoD information entrusted to them as contractually required since 2017 . A need to create more structure around compliance has resulted in the creation of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
Real Time Monitoring: Empowering Manufacturing Industries with Industry 4.0 Solutions

November 8, 2023 1668

As businesses worldwide move toward Industry 4.0, the fusion of advanced technologies with manufacturing processes takes centre stage. MMA member MN Engineering Solutions Inc. dives into what real-time monitoring entails and how it benefits Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and other manufacturing industries, enhancing production, Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) and more.
Leverage Industry 4.0 Technologies to Expand Employee Attraction, Preparation and Retention

November 7, 2023 807

When it comes to retention, the problems — and the solutions — often occur in the realms of communication, recognition and mutual respect. There are I4.0 technologies that can, for instance, improve lines of communication between managers and production floor workers or between workers on different shifts. But much of the retention challenges related to I4.0 come from the friction between people and technology.
The Industry 4.0 Revolution

November 7, 2023 1054

As Industry 4.0 technologies continue to revolutionize manufacturing and now that artificial intelligence is at the forefront of upcoming change, manufacturers have found themselves in a position where they can innovate while enhancing efficiency in their workplaces. When coupled with human expertise, automation and AI may change manufacturing in countless ways.
Industry Member Spotlight: Storch Products Inc.

November 7, 2023 867

MMA interview with Industry Member Storch Products Inc.'s President Matt Carr.