May 20th, 2013





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A3 Reports: Beyond Documentation
5/15/13 - Webinar - A3 Reports: Beyond DocumentationA3 reports have become an increasingly popular tool in the Lean toolkit and are being adapted and applied in many sectors, including manufacturing, engineering design, and healthcare. This presentation will include a brief primer on A3 reports. It will then address

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Mazak Event


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Visit CCAT booth 1354 at Eastec
Visit CCAT at booth 1354 at Eastec for live machining optimization demos.

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Mass Finishing Workshop
If the various selection of proper media to accomplish your finishing goals, what compounds to use, when to resort to burnishing, specifics on cellular deburring and JIT deburring integration, and tool honing, need help you'll want to attend this seminar/workshop as it is filled with valuable information.

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Lean Certification - A Professional Credential
5/1/13 - Webinar - Lean Certification - A Professional CredentialFor professionals interested in learning more about the Lean Certification, this webinar will provide an in-depth understanding of the Lean Certification process. Presenter, Mark Volesky, Senior Business Advisor with the Dakota Manufacturing Extension

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Aquafest 2013
Aquafest 2013 - Waterjet technology event at Aerospace Alloys in Bloomfield, CT.More info: http://www.deannafinn.com/clientPreviews/Aquajet/index.html

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Aeromart Montreal
April 23-25, 2013 Aeromart Montreal The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology and BCI Aerospace, a division of Advanced Business Events invite Connecticut aerospace manufacturers to participate in the upcoming Aerospace Supplier Summit in Montreal, Canada, on April 23-25, 2013. This is a B2B matchmaking event that

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CCAT and the SBA Connecticut District Office are hosting a webinar
CCAT and the SBA Connecticut District Office are hosting a webinar from 10-11am on April 23. The session for lenders is about the Business Evaluation & Planning (BEP) process on forward looking assessment of a company's financial health and ability to sustain growth. Date: Tuesday, April 23.

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International Machining Technology Summit
International Machining Technology Summit of the Aerospace Industry. More details: http://www.blaser.com/download/Blaser_Aerospace_Summit_en[2].pdf

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A Discussion on the Aerospace Market in Singapore
Join us on Friday, April 19, 2013.  The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) and the U.S. Commercial Service Middletown are hosting US Commercial Specialist NG Haw Cheng for a discussion about the Aerospace market in Singapore.  Topics will including doing business in Singapore.  Topics will include doing business in Singapore,

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East Hartford Chamber of Commerce Technology Seminar
East Hartford Chamber of Commerce Technology Seminar "Leveraging LinkedIn for Lead Generation," 9:00am-10:30am at CCAT. More information - link to http://www.easthartfordchamber.com/content/networking-events/technology-workshops

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Heart NC Workshop
At the Heart NC workshop you will learn all about this user-friendly CAD/CAM Software.  You will also learn key points about Heart NC, such as; drawing in Heart NC, overdraw, copy & moving, creating a program, open vs. closed shape program, gear machining and generating code.  

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Revitalization of North American Manufacturing
Revitalization of North American Manufacturing. More information.

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High Pressure Coolant Workshop
Join us at CCAT's Advanced Manufacturing Center on April 11 for  discussion on high pressure, precision coolant by experts from Sandvick Coromat and MP Systems!  Live Demos will be part of the event as well.  Flyer

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Tool Management Workshop
Experience hands-on high-performance tool management solutions for an efficient manufacturing process live during this half day work-shop. Flyer for more information.

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Lean Leadership: Hosted by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics
4/10/13 - Lean Leadership: Hosted by Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics - East Walpole, MAParticipants will have the opportunity to identify and explore the concepts of Lean Leadership with an experienced facilitator and through peer discussions and will be challenged to think deeply about what it takes to develop Lean

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Tool Management Workshop
Experience hands-on high-performance tool management solutions for an efficient manufacturing process live during this half day work-shop. Flyer for more information.

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10 Financial Secrets of Truly Lean Companies
4/9/13 - webinar - 10 Financial Secrets of Truly Lean Companies Many companies have introduced new Lean approaches to the financial processes and many have also introduced the Lean Accounting. In this webinar we will look at the bigger picture – the Lean Financial Management System. The purpose is to learn how the

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2013 Supply Chain
  Did you know: original equipment manufacturers in the Northeast buy much of their goods and services from suppliers in the Northeast? small companies may be eligible to receive funds for trade and export

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Reducing Cycle Time with Real Time Adaptive Feed Rate Adjustment
CCAT is pleased to host this workshop with Caron Engineering which will focus on the reducing cycle time by applying real-time feed rate adjustment to the cutting process and will include a descirption of the other benefts of this technology.  

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University of Hartford/ Titanium Machining Certificate Program
This program is designed as a two-day special offering in cooperation with The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc. (CCAT) and Sandvik Coromant.  It will give participants hands-on experience working with titanium; they will learn about tool-path variables and cutter selection compared to other materials. Titanium

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Third Wave Production Module Workshop
What if you could achieve a double-digit reduction in machining time?  Attend a workshop on Wednesday, March 20, from 9:00-4:00 at CCAT showcasing Third Wave Production Module and its revolutionary approach to improving NC programs. Flyer

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Gate Burning on Sodick EDM
Join us for a Gate Burning Workshop on March 19th.  During this session you will learn what a gate burn is and how to write a gate burn program on a Sodick Sinker EDM.  You will also see a demo of sample gate burns and a Sodick Engineer will demonstrate how to write the main program for the gate and how to take that program and rotate around

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3D Production Open House
3D Production Open HouseThe open house will be held on Thursday March 14, 2013 from 11am-7pm at Advanced Copy Technologies Inc. located at 20 Commerce Drive, Cromwell, CT.Leave your 3D glasses at home because this 3D production isn't an illusion, its reality. Advanced Copy would like to invite

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Making Materials Flow
Making Materials FlowWEBINARMarch 7, 2013This webinar will teach you how to "Make Materials Flow" through the development of a comprehensive materials movement system within the four walls of your facility. There are four pieces of the this system and each piece fits together to

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Lunch & Learn Workshop


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Solid Elevator Pitch
In this workshop we’ll show you how to create a brief (60-second) elevator pitch that describes your business to an important prospect that has just joined you in the proverbial elevator. The appeal and effectiveness of an intriguing pitch is critical because it’s the first and, oftentimes, the most lasting

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Sodick Taper Seminar for Wire EDM
Sodick Taper Seminar for Wire EDMCome and join us at CCAT for expert instruction and information on setting up for accurate taper cutting and creating the required program format for taper machining. Fast paced, useful and practical

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Lean in Job Shops
Lean in Job ShopsWEBINARFebruary 14, 2013There are countless documented examples of the application of Lean to repetitive manufacturing operations. However, many manufacturers are high mix, low volume producers or ‘job shops’. Job shops have struggled with the adaptation

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Lean People Development
Lean People DevelopmentWEBINARJanuary 29, 2013Most companies embarking on a Lean journey soon become frustrated with kaizen events and isolated improvement projects that yield great short-term results but have no sustainability. They are searching for something more: the culture

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CCAT Advanced Manufacturing Center Open House
  Discover the high-tech world of today's manufacturing at CCAT's Advanced Manufacturing Center Open House January 29 from 1-4pm. See state-of-the-art technology including industrial lasers used for additive manufacturing, metrology and modeling & simulation, structured

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Connecticut Creates! Connecticut Manufacturing Summit
  Connecticut Creates! Connecticut Manufacturing SummitJanuary 25, 2013 CBIA Event Manufacturing is vital to Connecticut’s economic health and future. Now, after decades of uncertainty, the state’s manufacturers

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Driving Business Improvement with Digital Signage
Driving Business Improvement with Digital SignageWEBINARJanuary 23, 2013We live in an era where innovation and development are a must for manufacturers to stay competitive. To be successful you need to constantly improve productivity and drive efficiencies – digital signage

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The Visual Factory: Managing Visually at ECA
The Visual Factory: Managing Visually at ECAShelton, CTJanuary 23, 2013In this full day workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to create and sustain the Visual Management Culture that will be the foundation of your Lean success. You will experience and learn

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AME Member Appreciation Reception
AME Member Appreciation Reception Bloomfield, CTJanuary 21, 2013The AME Northeastern Board of Directors would like to cordially invite you to our Member Appreciation Reception. Learn how AME is aligning its strategy to revitalize manufacturing, socialize with the board of directors

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MacDac User Group


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Lean IT: Run, Grow & Transform Your Enterprise
WEBINAR Learn how to apply Lean thinking to make the most of your IT investments to improve operational performance, support growth, and promote innovation and transformation. Lean IT begins by applying Lean principles to reduce costs and improve performance in all aspects of IT, including ERP systems and operational support. But the real value

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MTConnect WORKSHOP
  MTConnect® WorkshopDecember 7, 2012 Learn how to increase manufacturing productivity using MTConnect – the first comprehensive, process information model that integrates data from manufacturing shop floor devices to business applications. Presented

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CT Quality Council Quality Management Certificate Program
This will be the 13th annual offering of the program which is a comprehensive 5-module graduate-level offering focused on the culture, methods, and tools for world-class quality. More information.

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The Defense Manufacturing Conference DMC 2012
Join CCAT in the Connecticut Booth at DMC 2012!Exhibitors will include, but not limited to Boeing, GE, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman, Rockwell-Collins, Raytheon, DARPA, The Defense Logistics Agency – and many more.Attendees will have access to top level decision makers; major networking and new

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Engaging Executives in Lean Management
Engaging Executives in Lean ManagementNovember 16, 2012WEBINARThis webinar describes a proven approach for engaging executives in a lean initiative. The approach is derived from an understanding of senior leaders as customers (from whose perspective value is defined) based on their roles

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Machine Faster. Machine Smarter
Faster/Smarter Machining with Third Wave Production Module Wednesday, November 7th at CCAT's Advanced Manufacturing Center Workshop is free, but you must register at: http://www.thirdwavesys.com/events/short_register.htm 

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2012 Fuel Cell Seminar
Organized by: Fuel Cell Seminar and Exposition When: Nov. 5-8, 2012 Where: Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA Exposition Website 

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Business Services and Export


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Fuel Cells for Municipality


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Investing in Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology


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Baldrige Best Practices Summit


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5-Axis Machine Accuracy
A three-day course on 5-Axis Machine Tool Metrology Applications.   This program provides the understanding and application of fundamental metrology principles specific to the testing and improvement of 5-axis machine tools.

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Shaping Connecticut's Future: 2012 Manufacturing Policy Forum
CBIA presents "Shaping Connecticut's Future: 2012 Manufacturing Policy Forum" on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 7:45am-11:30am at the Legislative Office Building, Hartford. For details and to register: 

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CCAT Advanced Manufacturing Center Open House


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Northeast Region NTMA Conference
Flier for more information.

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Establish Your Brand as an Asset that Fuels Growth
Organized by: ACTION/CCAT When: Oct. 24, 2012 Where: East Hartford, Connecticut, USA Register Here 

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Sodick Smart Technology Event at CCAT


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Power to Gas: Utilizing the Gas Infrastructure for Renewable Integration & Bulk Storage


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Kaizen KAN-Do TM Kanban Simulation
Kaizen KAN-Do TM Kanban SimulationSeptember 19, 2012Glastonbury, CTAttendees will learn and use the fundamentals of Kanban. Topics that will be covered: fundamentals of Kanban, different Kanban methods and triggers, how to calculate Kanban levels, how to set up Kanban agreements with

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Northeast Regional Event to Focus on Hydrogen Infrastructure and Fuel Cells
WHAT:  Ticket to Ride: A Regional Roadmap for Hydrogen Infrastructure and Fuel Cells event WHEN: September 11, 2012 WHERE: College of Nanoscale Science & Engineering’s (CNSE) Albany Nanotech Complex , 255 Fuller

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WMNTMA Mainline Drive Pig Roast
WMNTMA Mainline Drive Pig RoastAugust 20, 2012 1:30PM Kennametal will provide a briefing on High Performance Milling, High Feed Milling, & Ceramic Milling The pig roast starts at 4PM and CCAT will be doing demos of our non-contact inspection system

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High Speed and High Efficiency CNC Programming Workshop for Mastercam Users
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Macdac Engineering and Sandvik have teamed up to bring you a one day workshop on state-of-the-art programming and cutting strategies using High Speed and High Efficiency cutting toolpaths, tooling, and CNC Milling Techniques.

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Networking Round Table Performance Based Training
Networking Round Table Performance Based TrainingAugust 15, 2012Spenser, MAIf you’re scouting for better ways to communicate links between strategic plans and your associates’ everyday practices, AME’s Northeastern Region offers just the ticket. You’ll learn and

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Building the Lean Fulfillment Streatm
Building the Lean Fulfillment StreamAugust 13, 2012WEBINARThe lean journey generally begins inside the four walls of the manufacturing facility, however eventually it extends to the supply base and our customers. As we begin focusing on waste elimination, inventory reduction, and flow

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SBIR Conference
SBIR conference is being held on July 24-26 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Come to the SBIR & Global Trade Summit and connect with funding sources for your innovations, learn how to leverage federal, state, and global resources, and discover the possibilities of international trade.

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Your Visual Business
Your Visual BusinessJuly 19, 2012North Haven, CTIn this full day workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about how to create visual within the organization that will allow all employees to make real time decisions. The very experienced presenters will walk you through the

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High Speed and High Efficiency CNC Programming Workshop for Mastercam Users
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Macdac Engineering and Sandvik have teamed up to bring you a one day workshop on state-of-the-art programming and cutting strategies using High Speed and High Efficiency cutting toolpaths, tooling, and CNC Milling Techniques.

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Farnborough Air Show 2012
The State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development,

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Driving Employee Engagement in Manufacturing
Driving Employee Engagement in ManufacturingJune 28, 2012WEBINARThis unique webinar, hosted by Halogen Software, will offer a fresh and provocative look at current literature on employee engagement. The lead speaker, Gerry Ledford, is a former academic researcher and long-time consultant

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Productive Machining of Titanium
6/27, 8AM - 4PM at Mazak (Windsor Locks) Productive Machining of Titanium Please see flyer for more info & registration Flyer

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West of the River Manufacturing Roundtable
See attached flyer for more information.

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Mastering Lean Product Development
Mastering Lean Product DevelopmentJune 22, 2012WEBINARThe Mastering Lean Product Development Webinar provides an overview of how leading firms have integrated the powerful waste-eliminating tools of lean product development into their existing development process. In the current economic

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The 2012 Connecticut Quality Symposium
  The 2012 Connecticut Quality Symposium As part of its Connecticut Quality Council program, CCAT is offering professional development opportunities at the Connecticut Quality Council Symposium to be held at Central Connecticut State University on June 22, 2012. This event

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Hard Turning Made Easy
We invite you to The Robert E. Morris Company in Windsor, Connecticut on Thursday June 21, 2012 when Sandvik Coromant will hold a seminar entitled "Hard Turning Made Easy" to teach customers the advantages of Hard Turning.  Specialists from Sandvik will deliver dynamic speeches as well 

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East of the River Manufacturing Roundtable
Please see attached flyer for more information.

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China Day Trade
  Date: June 11, 2012 Registration: 7:45AM-8:30AM Time: 8:30AM-5:00PM Venue: Wesleyan University,

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Second Annual Connecticut-Israel Technology Summit
2nd CT Israel Tech Summit on June 6th focused on life science, high tech security and defense.Registration Deadline: 1 June, 2012The Connecticut - Israel Technology Summit - Focusing on Life Science, Security and DefenseJoin Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Consul

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East of the River Manufacturing Roundtable
About a year ago, Capital Workforce Partners (CWP) and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) invited you to attend East of the River Manufacturers Roundtable(s). The purpose of the roundtables was for us to solicit and engage in dialogue, identifying the specific challenges you have meeting your current and future workforce

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2012 Connecticut Quality Symposium


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Lean IT
Lean ITMay 29, 2012Waltham, MAIn today’s world, very little occurs without the flow of information. IT is the nervous system of most organizations, yet too often IT is a barrier to process improvement and the efficient flow of information. When information is incomplete, inaccurate,

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Veterans Manufacturing Job Match
The Veterans Job Match is a collaborative effort of  U.S. Congressman John Larson and the Connecticut Congressional Delegation, CT Department of Labor, CT Office of Veterans Workforce Development, CT Office of Workforce Competiveness, CT Department of Veterans Affairs, CT Board of Regents for Higher Education,

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CT Networking Round Table - Visual Systems
CT Networking Round Table - Visual SystemsMay 17, 2012Shelton, CTCT Roundtable series - this quarter’s meeting will be hosted by Electri-Cable Assemblies. These brief, local, learning opportunities are where ideas are exchanged to support your Lean journey. In this round table,

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CT Dream It Do It Steering Committee Meeting
Connecticut. Dream It. Do It. brings together a coalition of business and industry associations, educational institutions, economic development organizations and manufacturers from throughout the state focused on enhancing Connecticut’s manufacturing workforce. The initiative supports the use of the National Association of Manufacturers

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Zero Equipment Stoppages
Zero Equipment StoppagesWEBINARMay 16, 2012This webinar will show you how to measure your equipment productivity and improve it by sustainable amounts, use OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) observations to collect and prioritize equipment loss data, an use a methodical (sustainable)

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Shingo Benchmark Tour: Hosted by: Z Corportaion & CBT Technology
Shingo Benchmark Tour: Hosted by: Z Corporation & CBT TechnologyMay 16, 2012Burlington & Randolph, MAThe day will begin with an overview of the Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence. Then participants will tour two organizations who have been recognized by the Shingo Prize.

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Manufacturing 4 The Future (MFG4)


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Aerospace & Medical Manufacturing Technology Event
Aerospace & Medical Manufacturing Technology EventMay 8-10, 2012 -- 9AM to 8PMMazak Northeast Technology Center700 Old County CircleWindsor Locks, CT 06096Lunch provide daily & pig roast on May 8 & 9 from 4PM to 7PM.Register

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Manufacturing Innovation demonstrations at MFG4 Conference
May 8-10, Manufacturing Innovation demonstrations at MFG4 Conference. Link to more details: http://msci.ccat.us/uploads/documents/msci/Mfg4%20BoothDemosflyer_5-2-2012.pdf 

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Creating a Credentialed Workforce: A Manufacturing Skills Forum
Creating a Credentialed Workforce: A Manufacturing Skills Forum is an opportunity for industry and educators to come together to learn more about the NAM-endorsed Skills Certification System (SCS). The forum will feature representatives from various credentialing organizations who will provide information about the value of their certificate

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How to do business in Israel briefing
What: How to do business in Israel briefing.Who: Irit Van Der Veur , Senior Commercial Specialist with the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy in Israel. Our local DoC folks (Anne Evans & Melissa Grosso) will also be on hand.When: Thursday April 26th, 1:30 – 2:30 PMWhere:

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Creating a Successful Lean Bronze Portfolio
Creating a Successful Lean Bronze PortfolioWEBINARApril 24, 2012Successfully completing your Lean Bronze Certification requires training, experience, passing the Lean Bronze Test, and completing your Lean Bronze Portfolio. This portfolio communicates your understanding of basic lean concepts

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CNC Machining Optimization Course for Siemens NX Users
Attendees will learn the advantages and drawbacks of various machining improvement techniques so he/she will be able to judge which techniques are appropriate for use in their company for specific class of parts.

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Situational Leadership
Situational LeadershipApril 20, 2012North Billerica, MAJoin the ranks of the tens of millions of people who have improved their leadership skills and overall value through Situational Leadership training. During the workshop you will evaluate your strengths and weaknesses as a leader

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CNC Machining Optimization Course for Mastercam Users
Join The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology to train experienced CAM CNC users in state-of-the-art machining improvement techniques, including optimizing software products and advanced tool selection options.   Attendees will

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High Speed and High Efficiency CNC Programing Workshop for Mastercam Users


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Pull Systems at Legrand Wiremold
Take this one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn about Wiremold’s best practices using Pull Systems. The workshop includes an overview of Wiremold’s lean history, a tour of the Wiremold facility including detailed review of pull system examples, a training session on Pull Systems and how to implement them, and training materials to

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Machine Tool Metrology 101
March 27-29Machine Tool Metrology 101This 3-day seminar provides an understanding and application of fundamental metrology principles specific to the testing and improvement of machine tools and CMMs.Expect to Learn• Machine Evaluation Strategies 

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CT Networking Roundtable-Lean IT
CT Networking Round Table - Lean ITMarch 21, 2012Bristol, CTCT Roundtable series ~ this quarter’s meeting will be hosted by Beekley Corporation. These brief, local, learning opportunities are where ideas are exchanged to support your Lean journey. In this roundtable, we will

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Taking Action With Lean Accounting
Financial executives must be experts at multi-tasking. They must support company efforts to optimize shareholder value, secure financing for strategic initiatives, and ensure the financial reporting meets the needs of internal and external stakeholders. When their company embraces lean, financial managers have to figure out how to support the

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Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit
The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology and BCI Aerospace, a division of Advanced Business Events invites Connecticut aerospace and defense manufacturers to participate in the upcoming Aerospace

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Job Matching Program for Employees
Job Matching Program for Employers Speakers: Mark Polzella, CT DOL & Patricia Downs, CCAT Time: 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM w/lunch  Location: The Graduate Club, 155 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 

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Exclusive CCAT Tour
  Join ASME on a tour and demonstration of the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology CCAT on Thursday, March 8. 

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TPM in Action at Kamatics
During this 1 ½ Day workshop, you will learn how Kamaticsimplemented and sustained its successful Total Productive Maintenance – TPM program. In addition, John Kravontkaof Fuss & O’Neill Manufacturing Solutions will provide 12 hours of TPM introduction & training on equipment related techniques that will focus on

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Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Industry Present Status and Future Direction


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