Category Archives: Regional Manufacturing News

Regional Economic Development: “Greater than the Sum of our Parts”

By Michael R. Morgenstern, Chief Development Officer, MAGNET The next time you stop by MAGNET’s Manufacturing Innovation Center (MIC), I hope you will take a minute to linger in our lobby and view our new Donor Wall acknowledging the many … Continue reading

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CES’s Annual Industrial & Manufacturing Conference Highlights

Cleveland Engineering Society’s annual Industrial & Manufacturing Conference was held Nov. 8 at LaCentre in Westlake. The theme was “Engineering Solutions to Energy & Environmental Challenges.” Headlining the conference was Roger Saillant, Ph.D., a fuel cell pioneer and former Ford executive who … Continue reading

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Harvard Business School Prof Raises Alarm About U.S. Competitiveness

This week I read a short article in Fortune that really got my attention. It’s titled “The crisis in U.S. competitiveness can’t be ignored.” In this article, Fortune business writer Tory Newmyer reports on a recent speech by highly regarded … Continue reading

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President’s Advisory Council Publishes Advanced Manufacturing Recommendations

The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology recently published its Report to the President on Capturing Domestic Competitive Advantage in Advanced Manufacturing. This report contains a list of recommended actions for further development of advanced manufacturing in America. … Continue reading

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Gear Up for National Manufacturing Day — October 5, 2012

Did you know that October 5nd is “National Manufacturing Day”? Manufacturers and supporters of manufacturing will be out in full force to celebrate and promote manufacturing as a career choice. Through out Ohio and the nation the Manufacturing Extension Partnership … Continue reading

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Like Herding Cats? the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation

The Administration’s proposed establishment of a National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI) is attracting global attention. Whether one is for or against the use of taxpayer’s dollars for the NNMI, the idea is a compelling one.  If funded, $1 billion … Continue reading

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2012 SME Conference Showcases Bleeding Edge Advanced Manufacturing Technology

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) is holding its 2012 Annual Conference right here in downtown Cleveland. MAGNET is proud to be one of the co-sponsors of this event. The conference opened on Saturday, June 2 and concluded, Tuesday, June … Continue reading

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Wanted: Manufacturers seeking double-digit growth

Are you a manufacturer that: Has ideas for new products or innovative processes that could deliver double-digit growth? Needs help in developing and realizing your growth potential? Is ready to work closely with experts through the entire commercialization process, from … Continue reading

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Northeast Ohio Winner of White House Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge

September 22, 2011 (CLEVELAND) – Northeast Ohio is one of 20 regions in the country selected as a winner in the Obama administration’s $37 million Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge, a multi-agency competition to support the advancement of high-growth industry … Continue reading

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MAGNET client Vadxx Energy wins media attention

Vadxx Energy, a client of The Incubator at MAGNET, has been racking up media attention recently. The company’s  innovative process produces synthetic crude oil from recycled plastic via a process called thermal depolymerization. Vadxx partnered with the MAGNET Product Design … Continue reading

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