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Connecticut Launches Internship Program for Manufacturing

Connecticut Launches Internship Program for Manufacturing

The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) announced the official launch of its Manufacturing Innovation Fund Engineering Internship Program. CCAT is partnering with the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), and innovative companies across the State, to create a vibrant student-employer community that fosters professional and personal development and exposure to rewarding careers in manufacturing.

Preview of 2023

Preview of 2023

A Message from Ron Angelo, President & CEO 2022 was truly a memorable year for the CCAT team, our valued partners, and the thousands of individuals and businesses that accessed our programs and facilities. CCAT is proud and humbled to be a leader at the center of the manufacturing technology…

2022 In Review

2022 In Review

The best part of 2022? Hands down, coming together with you to do what we do best, collaborate and innovate. As we look back on what we’ve accomplished this past year, we remain committed to helping Connecticut companies like yours increase efficiency and productivity while strengthening our workforce. In recapping…

Manufacturing Q&A: Bill Waseleski, President, Century Spring Manufacturing

Manufacturing Q&A: Bill Waseleski, President, Century Spring Manufacturing

Bill Waseleski shares how he solved his supply chain issue and remained competitive through free state resources, 3D printing, and the Advanced Technology Center.

Bill Waseleski hit a wall during his search for a replacement part. He wasn’t able to order it from the original manufacturer or anywhere else. The president of Century Spring Manufacturing Co. in Bristol was starting to worry that his shop’s productivity would take a dip if he didn’t find a replacement soon. READ MORE

Offshore Wind Supply Chain Directory Open for Connecticut Business Connections

Offshore Wind Supply Chain Directory Open for Connecticut Business Connections

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2022 (East Hartford, Connecticut) – Today the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) announced the milestone of establishing Connecticut’s first Offshore Wind Supply Chain Directory for business connections and engagement, built in collaboration with AVANGRID’s Park City Wind, the State of Connecticut Department of Economic…

2022 40 Under Forty: Nasir Mannan

2022 40 Under Forty: Nasir Mannan

(Hartford Business Journal, Aug. 15, 2022) Nasir Mannan is an engineering professional with more than 18 years of experience in advanced engineering software, robotics, manufacturing, machine learning, computer vision and inspection technologies for military, aerospace and commercial applications. Mannan is the principal engineer for CCAT’s Advanced Design Automation and Metrology…

The Connecticut Clean Energy Hydrogen Hub: Why Connecticut is Poised to Lead a Clean Energy Economy  

The Connecticut Clean Energy Hydrogen Hub: Why Connecticut is Poised to Lead a Clean Energy Economy  

by Joel M. Rinebold, Ph.D., Director of Energy Initiatives, Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Connecticut is actively preparing to establish a “Regional Hydrogen Hub” in collaboration with Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Developing this regional clean energy program is possible due to the creation of the U.S. Infrastructure Investment…

Smart Manufacturing Spotlight: Carlton Industries Corporation

Smart Manufacturing Spotlight: Carlton Industries Corporation

Last year, Carlton Industries was struggling with outdated equipment that was slowing productivity. For this, they turned to Connecticut’s Money for Manufacturing program for support — matching grant voucher programs for manufacturing companies, powered by CCAT. We recently visited Carlton’s facility to talk with Vice President Weston See who oversees production and quality, to see how the company’s technology investments are going.