(LinkedIn, 11/21/17) Reshaping manufacturing is a necessity in the times of digitization and technological supremacy. Manufacturing has played a vital role in the global growth of the economy, since the 19th century. The reason why the manufacturing revolution has had a big impact on our economy is because it brought…
New Britain company gets $25,000 grant from Connecticut entrepreneurial program
(The Register Citizen, 11/21/17) A New Britain company looking to expand its customer base is getting a $25,000 state grant to help it do just that. Addaero Manufacturing, which makes additives used in the aerospace, marine and defense industries, is getting the money from CTNext, a subsidiary of the state’s…
Rare metals could make hydrogen-powered cars more efficient
(Engadget, 11/20/17) Despite being much faster to fuel up than EVs, hydrogen fuel cell-powered cars have largely failed to make an impact. There are various reasons for that like the crazy expensive infrastructure and hydrogen’s explosiveness, but the main one is that from well to wheels, hydrogen cars are much less efficient…
At Auto Show, State Announces $2 Million More for Electric Car Rebate Program
(Hartford Courant, 11/16/17) Connecticut’s electric vehicle promotion program, which offers buyers of electric cars up to $5,000 in state rebates, is getting a $2 million boost from the utility company Avangrid under a merger agreement designed to promote alternative-fuel vehicle use. Robert Klee, the state’s commissioner of energy and environmental protection, made…
Atlantic Council Warns of Cybersecurity Risks of 3D Printing in Aviation
(3D Printing Industry, 11/13/17) Aviation is responsible for 4 billion journeys per year, and the transportation of 55.7 million tons of cargo across the world. Like many industries, aviation has readily adopted additive manufacturing and 3D technologies in aircraft production, maintenance and training. But this enthusiasm and for new technologies…
After-school STEM programs inspire kids to keep learning
(PBS New Hour, 11/14/17) At an after-school STEM club in Rhode Island, students are working on an engineering challenge — because they want to be. The low-stakes, fun environment offers time for exploration when resources or hands-on activities may be in short supply during school hours, and can help sustain…
New England Maker Summit Aims to Advance Manufacturing Start-Ups
(Patch.com, 11/9/17) “How Making Matters” will be the theme of the second annual New England Maker Summit, bringing together multi-disciplinary problem-solvers who take on obstacles with entrepreneurial creativity, finding innovative, out-of-the box solutions that lead to new products and new businesses. The first annual event last year was attended by more than…
International and joint efforts will drive renewable energy growth
Connecticut experts visit South Korea and meet with officials over possible partnership EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Renewable energy technologies are gaining wider consumer acceptance, but increased government support and collaboration between countries would enhance research, manufacturing and development. That was the central message when hydrogen and fuel cells experts from…
CCAT’s Lynn Raicik selected to participate as Fellow in Workforce Leaders Academy
(Patch.com, 11/7/17) Hartford Generation Work Launches Workforce Leaders Academy Hartford, Conn. (November 7, 2017) — Hartford Generation Work has announced the inaugural class of the Workforce Leaders Academy (WLA). The WLA is a 12-month fellowship designed to improve the quantity, quality and sustainability of efforts to move young adults ages…
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims November 13 through November 19, 2017, as National Apprenticeship Week
(The White House, 11/10/17) NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK, 2017 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION During National Apprenticeship Week, we recognize the important role apprenticeships play in unleashing the American workforce. Americans are known for our remarkable productivity, industriousness,…