Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center VMEC has announced their newest partnership with Northfield Savings Bank (NSB) to support small and medium-sized manufacturers. NSB will contribute $60,000 over a two-year period ($30,000 per year) to create a “Maker’s Fund” through VMEC.
The fund will be used to provide a range of services, based on operational needs, to manufacturers with 20 or less employees to sustain and grow their businesses. VMEC will carry out the work designed to help our Vermont manufacturers sustain and grow. The partnership began October 1, 2024 and will extend to September 30, 2026.
For complete details, view our November 13 press release and the fund guidelines on the VMEC Funding, Partner and Resource Links page.
We look forward to working with you on your growth opportunities!
Design of Experiments for R&D
Wednesday, December 18
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Best Western, Springfield
$595 pp
This course emphasizes issues of practical importance to those who use Design of Experiment (DOE) methodologies in the R&D or production environment. It is intended for scientists, engineers, and technicians who would like an understanding of DOE concepts and the practical challenges that can arise when incorporating them into one’s experimental practices.
The basic introduction to DOE and discussion of fundamental assumptions will be useful to those unfamiliar with DOE concepts. The discussion of complications and examples of how they can be addressed will be useful to those who are experienced with DOE and are interested in achieving better results from applying DOE principles. Managers of groups involved in R&D and production will find the material helpful in their efforts to support the work in their groups. This course will be equally useful for students, engineers and technicians who are working with any thin film deposition process or are planning to work in related areas.
Topics Included:
- Underlying assumptions of DOE
- DOE designs for screening factors & modeling responses
- Response surface forms - the twisted plane, saddles, and domes
- Complications that arise - when is a factor not really a factor?
- And much more!
Learning Opportunities Before the Holidays!
We’re nearly ready to flip the calendar to 2025....where did this year go??!! Before you and your teams take that well deserved time off, why not join us for a learning experience or two? Wrap up this year to start your new one on a high note; view our Training and Events page to read the full descriptions and register for any of the events below.
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 3 and 4
8:30 am - 5:00 pm both days / Virtual / $400 pp
Create a successful ISO Audit Team in 2 Days! An effective Internal Audit program is an important component in maintaining your ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS). This course is designed to transfer the skill required to conduct Internal Audits that support the organizations' needs and requirements to customers and is also designed to increase your understanding of auditing techniques and will take you step-by-step through the stages of an internal audit from audit planning to closure and follow up.
Lean 101 Food Production Fundamentals
Thursday, December 5 / 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Do North Coworking, Lyndonville / $350 pp
Is your focus in the food manufacturing operations area? Whether you grow, bake, mix, package, retail, wholesale or warehouse “it”, Lean 101 Food Production Fundamentals with B-TARTS is for you! Taking the roots from our standard and popular Lean 101 Fundamentals learning opportunity, we take it one step further by customizing this offering to what’s in the best interest of VT food producers to help you with your workflow challenges, eliminating waste in your processes and systems and so much more.
Intro to CONNEX VT and Supply Chain Optimization and Intelligence Network (SCOIN)
Thursday, December 5 / 2:00 - 3:00 pm / Virtual / FREE
Where are you in your supply chain journey? And have you reaped the benefits of CONNEX™VT, our online platform that connects ALL Vermont manufacturers, buyers, and suppliers in a single, searchable supply chain solution? Join us for our final 2024 webinar to see where the VT Supply Chain can lead you. As well, we can provide you with a Supply Chain Assessment which will determine the health of your supply chain; visit this page (scroll to bottom) and fill in the necessary fields. We can help your organization prepare for the next supply chain disruption, and become more competitive, through the application of supply chain best practices.
Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) Course
December 6, 2024 - January 31, 2025 / 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
BETA Technology, South Burlington and Virtual Options / $595 pp
VT ASQ and VMEC are pleased to present the 2024/2025 Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) - Certification Exam Preparation Course. The Certified Quality Inspector is qualified in the use of proven techniques included in the CQI body of knowledge. Under professional direction for quality engineers and managers, the quality inspector evaluates hardware documentation, performs laboratory procedures, inspects products, measures process performance, records data and prepares formal reports as required by the company’s inspection and testing QC system. This professional certification is recognized throughout the US and globally and it's good for life, no recertification required.
Design Of Experiments for R & D
Wednesday, December 18 / 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Best Western, Springfield / $595 pp
See announcement and description above.
Lean 101 Food Production Fundamentals
Tuesday, January 14 / 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
VT State University, Williston / $350 pp
See description above under the December 5 event of the same name.
View our Training and Events page to read the full descriptions and register for any of the events above.
Meet BOB and the Rigorous Team
Thursday, November 21
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Rigorous Technology, Williston
FREE; Register by clicking on the image to the right
So...who’s BOB? BOB is a part of Rigorous Technology's new line of automation solutions that focuses on tackling some of the most repetitive and tough jobs around the manufacturing facility, the kind of jobs that are hard to staff and create bottlenecks. Rigorous knows that the labor shortage has created challenges that can be crippling to local manufacturers. Meet BOB, who is being developed to excel at the task of palletizing and learn what he can do for you and your team.
Part of the nationwide MEP National Network and hosted by Vermont State University since 1995, VMEC operates as a not-for-profit with a primary mission, “to strengthen and empower Vermont manufacturers.”
A local resource and trusted adviser to manufacturing enterprises of all sizes, the VMEC team brings expertise in consulting, coaching, hands-on implementation support, training and education for leaders and workers. VMEC is the official representative of the MEP National Network in Vermont.
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