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ETQ Celebrates its Quality Champions on National Manufacturing Day

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Friday, October 6, 2023

BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ETQ, part of Hexagon , today recognizes National Manufacturing Day 2023, in recognition of its customers and all manufacturers committed to creating quality products and economic drivers in the U.S. and around the world.

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  • BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ETQ, part of Hexagon , today recognizes National Manufacturing Day 2023, in recognition of its customers and all manufacturers committed to creating quality products and economic drivers in the U.S. and around the world.
  • "Manufacturing Day is a time to celebrate the businesses and individuals – from the warehouse worker to engineers, designers, project managers and transportation providers – who bring products we rely on to life," said Vick Vaishnavi, CEO, ETQ.
  • Manufacturing Day was created by the Manufacturing Institute , a nonprofit workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, and later declared a national holiday by former President Barack Obama.
  • Celebrated on the first Friday of October, Manufacturing Day is now recognized by U.S. manufacturing associations, educational programs, the U.S. Department of Commerce and other industry groups.

ETQ Celebrates its Quality Champions on National Manufacturing Day

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Friday, October 6, 2023

BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ETQ, part of Hexagon , today recognizes National Manufacturing Day 2023, in recognition of its customers and all manufacturers committed to creating quality products and economic drivers in the U.S. and around the world.

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  • BURLINGTON, Mass., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ETQ, part of Hexagon , today recognizes National Manufacturing Day 2023, in recognition of its customers and all manufacturers committed to creating quality products and economic drivers in the U.S. and around the world.
  • "Manufacturing Day is a time to celebrate the businesses and individuals – from the warehouse worker to engineers, designers, project managers and transportation providers – who bring products we rely on to life," said Vick Vaishnavi, CEO, ETQ.
  • Manufacturing Day was created by the Manufacturing Institute , a nonprofit workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers, and later declared a national holiday by former President Barack Obama.
  • Celebrated on the first Friday of October, Manufacturing Day is now recognized by U.S. manufacturing associations, educational programs, the U.S. Department of Commerce and other industry groups.

NextFlex Announces 2023 Fellows Awards for Two Exceptional Recipients

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

NextFlex®, America's Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) Manufacturing Institute, presented the annual NextFlex Fellow Awards to two deserving individuals in recognition of their exceptional commitment to both advanced manufacturing and the flexible and additive electronics member community.

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  • NextFlex®, America's Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) Manufacturing Institute, presented the annual NextFlex Fellow Awards to two deserving individuals in recognition of their exceptional commitment to both advanced manufacturing and the flexible and additive electronics member community.
  • This is the eighth group of NextFlex Fellows that have been recognized for their outstanding contributions in support of the NextFlex mission.
  • In addition, Zach is an able spokesperson and has participated in media interviews on behalf of NextFlex about technology and the education and workforce needs of the advanced manufacturing sector.
  • “As with all our previous Fellows, we cannot overstate the positive impact that this year’s recipients have had on the hybrid electronics community,” said NextFlex Executive Director Dr. Malcolm Thompson.

NextFlex® Launches $4.4 Million Funding Opportunity to Strengthen U.S. Electronics Manufacturing and Advance Adoption of Hybrid Electronics

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The total PC 8.0 project value is expected to exceed $9.4M (project value/investment figures include cost-sharing), bringing the total anticipated investment in advancing FHE since NextFlex’s formation to $134M.

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  • The total PC 8.0 project value is expected to exceed $9.4M (project value/investment figures include cost-sharing), bringing the total anticipated investment in advancing FHE since NextFlex’s formation to $134M.
  • Areas of emphasis include FHE-enabled manufacturing for applications in additive packaging, high performance interconnects, applications in harsh environments including space, and reducing environmental and climate impacts of electronics manufacturing with FHE approaches.
  • “This new funding opportunity carries the momentum from previous project calls to elevate the level of sophistication of FHE-enabled devices, extend hybrid electronic manufacturing process capability, and enhance environmental sustainability,” said Scott Miller, NextFlex Director of Technology.
  • More information on NextFlex’s PC 8.0, including proposal submission instructions and registration for the Proposer’s Day & Teaming webinar on March 28 can be found here .

Koppers Leigh Ann Richardson Earns 2023 Women MAKE Award From The Manufacturing Institute

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

PITTSBURGH, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers (NYSE: KOP) today announced that Leigh Ann Richardson, Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs, has been honored with The Manufacturing Institute's 2023 Women MAKE Award. She joins 129 other women across the country in receiving this distinction that, for more than a decade (formerly known as the STEP Ahead Awards), has honored women at all levels within the manufacturing industry who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in their careers.

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  • PITTSBURGH, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers (NYSE: KOP) today announced that Leigh Ann Richardson, Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs, has been honored with The Manufacturing Institute's 2023 Women MAKE Award.
  • Richardson joined Koppers in 2015 to support the safe, effective manufacture of pesticidal and non-pesticidal chemical products.
  • Richardson is a site representative for Koppers LINKwomen employee resource group and is committed to professional mentorship, particularly of fellow female employees.
  • On behalf of the entire Koppers team, we congratulate Leigh Ann on this well-deserved recognition."

Shaw's Ingrid Redmon Recognized with a Women MAKE Award

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

DALTON, Ga., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers—announced that Shaw Industries' Ingrid Redmon, director of project management, has been named a 2023 Women MAKE Awards Honoree. This annual national awards program honors women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite.

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  • "The Manufacturing Institute is advocating for women and creating a better future for our industry– I am honored and humbled to be recognized by the Institute," said Redmon.
  • Redmon began her career with Shaw 23 years ago and since then, has worked in a variety of roles in manufacturing, marketing, sales and information technology.
  • The Women MAKE Awards honor exceptional women in manufacturing and motivate them to mentor the next generation through an annual awards gala and associated leadership training program.
  • On April 20, the Manufacturing Institute will recognize 130 recipients of the Women MAKE Awards in Washington, D.C.

UL Standards & Engagement Announces Expanded Executive Leadership

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

NORTHBROOK, Ill. and WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to strengthen the global safety standards community, UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) today announced six leadership appointments designed to expand and build safety advocacy campaigns.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill. and WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to strengthen the global safety standards community, UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE) today announced six leadership appointments designed to expand and build safety advocacy campaigns.
  • "We are excited about the opportunity to accelerate our work with an expanded leadership team.
  • ULSE's new leadership roles reflect the UL enterprise's ongoing expansion and $1.8 billion commitment to tackle some of the world's most complex and urgent safety challenges.
  • UL Standards & Engagement is a nonprofit organization that translates safety science into action through standards development, partnerships and advocacy.

Flexible Electronics Global Market Report 2022

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Saturday, January 21, 2023

The "Flexible Electronics Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Flexible Electronics Global Market Report 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global flexible electronics market.
  • The main types of flexible electronics are flexible display, flexible battery, flexible sensors, flexible memory, and flexible photovoltaics.
  • Consumer electronics use flexible electronics in most electronic devices, as a result, rising demand for consumer electronics increases the demand for the flexible electronics market.

Global Flexible Electronics Market 2022 to 2031 - Major Players Include Blue Spark Technologies, Cymbet, E ink Holdings and Imprint Energy - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global flexible electronics market.

Key Points: 
  • This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global flexible electronics market.
  • The main types of flexible electronics are flexible display, flexible battery, flexible sensors, flexible memory, and flexible photovoltaics.
  • Consumer electronics use flexible electronics in most electronic devices, as a result, rising demand for consumer electronics increases the demand for the flexible electronics market.
  • The countries covered in the flexible electronics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Helps Fill Tech Employment Gap by Collaborating to Empower Youth with Disabilities

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Friday, January 6, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) will present at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on the benefits of harnessing the use of assistive technology to prepare and empower youth with disabilities to access workforce training programs to help fill today’s high-tech employment gap and contribute to a global, sustainable smart society.

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  • Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) will present at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on the benefits of harnessing the use of assistive technology to prepare and empower youth with disabilities to access workforce training programs to help fill today’s high-tech employment gap and contribute to a global, sustainable smart society.
  • Since 1991, MEAF has worked with nonprofit partners to develop curricula, learning technologies, and corporate alliances to promote inclusive, quality education to empower youth with disabilities and prepare them for the competitive job market.
  • “We are working to address the tech skills gap by supporting organizations that help build a pipeline of diverse, capable and reliable talent to meet the workforce needs of today and tomorrow,” said Webb.
  • “Our offerings span many industries that are vital contributors to growing a smart society,” Webb said.