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Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today expanded its cell and gene therapy capabilities with the opening of its new previously announced viral vector manufacturing facility in Plainville, Mass. The 300,000 square foot, state- of-the-art site will add approximately 300 jobs to support the development, testing and manufacture of viral vectors, which are critical components in the development and commercialization of gene therapies.
If you’re actively practicing Lean, then you’ve probably also read other articles, blogs and claims about how 50%, 75% or even 90% of all Lean transformations fail. The authors of these diatribes will then go on about all the reasons behind such a high rate exists (disengaged management, too much lingo, yada yada yada…). If you’re really lucky, you’ll stumble across an article that a consultant wrote, in which case you’ll find that he/she will give you just enough insight into their unique solution to this issue to make you want to contact them to learn more about how they, and they alone, can save you from a most certain demise.
Vicor Corporation was recognized for manufacturing excellence on September 16 at Polar Park in Worcester, Mass., by the Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP). Following the opening of the first-ever Converter housed in Package (ChiPTM) fabrication facility in Andover, Mass., Vicor has been acknowledged as a leader in Massachusetts manufacturing.
In industrial manufacturing environments, facilities regularly store and dispense large quantities of hazardous, flammable, combustible liquids. Given the potential for gas, vapor, or dust to collect in these areas, the electronic equipment installed for automation and control must be designed specifically to prevent unintentional ignition of these elements due to electrical arcing or other thermal means.
Powerhold Inc. - announces the release of JDM Clamps (patent pending). A flexible clamping system designed to drastically reduce machining center setup time and steps. Ideal for machining plates of various shapes and sizes on virtually any machining center. JDM clamps will allow for quick and accurate setups by less experienced operators. Setting up a
Bold Laser Automation, Inc. of Bedford, NH USA, announces its CTIS1010 series for 2D/3D critical inspection system for manufactured medical, aerospace and automotive tubing components. This platform inspects for defects such as voids, extrusion defects and contamination as well as quality measurements such as length, diameter, fluidic ports, attached features or machined notches, through accurate
A lack of language diversity may be more of a significant concern in the US where language skills are not prioritized within the educational system. As more companies conduct business internationally, a lack of multilingual talent becomes a serious liability which can impact the ability to connect and communicate with potential consumers or clients.
BLOOMFIELD, CT — Dapra Corporation is pleased to announce that Steve Onik has joined the Dapra Milling Solutions Team in the role of Zone Manager. Steve’s efforts will focus on the deployment and management of the Dapra go-to-market sales strategy throughout the Midwest, Great Plains, and Mountain regions. In this role, he will be reporting
The GBMP conference, coming September 28-29. 2022, to Springfield, MA, will focus on identifying and sharing the causes of successful Lean transformation and how to overcome constraints to collaboration. “It’s hard to argue with the ideal of everyone working together to achieve a common purpose, but true collaboration is a catalyst seen in very few