OmegaOne, a manufacturer of stainless-steel hose fittings in Willoughby, Ohio, was looking to grow its business by creating a foundational marketing strategy and program. Its president turned to...
Innovation Food Services (IFS), originally founded in 2002 as Red’s Catering, started as a food service provider to daycare centers. In 2008, IFS transitioned to its current name and expanded its...
Technological transformation is critical to Northeast Ohio's industrial livelihood, directly impacting the region's residents, communities and economy. Manufacturers who take on the necessary...
You may not always think of food as a manufactured product. But when you need to make enough of anything to fill thousands of stores across an entire country, you need equipment that can help you...
Background Formed in 2021 as a privately held subsidiary of Pittsburgh Mineral & Environmental Technology (PMET), Brixx Technology uses a patented technology that repurposes power plant fly ash and...
Interested in learning how to implement Industry 4.0 while mitigating the risks involved with the investment? Industry 4.0-experienced manufacturers around Northeast Ohio are serving as Lighthouses,...
MAGNET recently interviewed 33 Northeast Ohio OEM and contract manufacturers to identify their pain points and unmet needs and created this Market Insights Report. We used the New Product...
MAGNET’s Business Development team, in conjunction with the Greater Akron Chamber and Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, titled Securing the...
CLEVELAND, OH – The U.S. Economic Development Agency selected a MAGNET-led effort as one of 60 national finalists, and the only in Ohio, for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) grant....
MAGNET's Manufacturing Technology Experience has officially opened its doors, and resources, to small businesses in Northeast Ohio. Made possible through $1 Million of state, federal, and private...
Manufacturers are no stranger to sales success from word-of-mouth referrals and growing existing customers. While these tactics are timeless, more manufacturers are reaping the benefits of modern...
On Thursday, September 26, local manufacturing executives gathered at the 8th Annual Northeast Ohio Manufacturing Symposium, Future Factories: A Symposium on Manufacturing Talent, Tech, and Tactics....
Due to the highly connected nature of manufacturing supply chains, vulnerability to cyber breaches is more common than in other industries. That’s why the government is cracking down on...
Today, small- to medium-sized manufacturers feel the pressure to produce more at a lower cost. While this competitive nature leads to innovative products and services, it also weeds out the...
Many manufacturers overlook the lifespan of their machinery. While well-built machines may run for decades, they may not be performing at today’s high machinery or technology standards. Outdated,...
No matter your manufacturing goals, every company should have a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) that are used for measurement, benchmarking, and tracking success. Determining the right...
With the rapid introduction of Industry 4.0 tools and technologies, manufacturers are under pressure to boost the productivity and profitability of their operations. Industry 4.0 isn’t just about...
As the leader of a small- to medium-sized manufacturing business, you likely feel pressured to be in 20 places at once, especially during growth phases. Manufacturing leaders are notorious for this,...
Take a guess: Where does the world’s largest additive machine reside? A large city like Boston? A huge tech hub like Silicon Valley? You may be surprised to learn that the correct answer is right in...
According to our 2019 State of Northeast Ohio Manufacturing Report, cybersecurity is a growing concern for manufacturers—and for good reason. Supply chain attacks increased 78% between 2017 and 2018....
Today, many manufacturing tasks have the ability to be automated, leaving valuable employees to spend their time on something more fulfilling. According to our 2019 State of Northeast Ohio...
For manufacturers, high capacity and timely delivery are the difference between meeting quotas and missing deadlines. If demand outpaces delivery, you will not be able to sufficiently supply...
Many manufacturers don’t consider new machines until existing assets break, slowing production. However, a broken machine is not the only reason to consider upgrading. Outdated machines may require...
The manufacturing product development process can be complex, especially without expert guidance. It requires a number of phases, a great deal of research, and hands-on problem solving and iteration.
Does your manufacturing business have an effective quality management system (QMS)? If not, it may be time to consider the benefits of improving your QMS to formalize processes and procedures. For...
According to our 2019 State of Northeast Ohio Manufacturing Report, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies are top of mind for most Northeast Ohio manufacturers. However, of survey...
Did you know that manufacturing is one of the most susceptible industries to cyber attacks? While manufacturers agree this is an area of concern, most have been slow to adopt any sort of...
The widespread adoption of technology is transforming manufacturing operations. Nearly 49% of manufacturers nationwide are using Industry 4.0 innovations, like automation and IIoT (Industrial...
While manufacturers contributed more than $49 billion to Ohio's economy in recent years, some important players in the industry struggle to maintain that kind of relative success. Namely, small and...
Local manufacturing experts across Northeast Ohio gathered on Friday, September 28 at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) for the 7th Annual Northeast Ohio Manufacturing Symposium, hosted by...
As your company prepares to diversify into an adjacent market of its current business—or, as it prepares to adapt existing products or services to enter a brand new market—be sure to take a long,...
How Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Can Help Keep Our Engineers Safe and Our Manufacturing Strong Recall how difficult it was to put together complex LEGO creations when you were a child or...
One remarkable thing about the list is that it rarely changes. The order may change but the top cited standards typically don’t change. Top 10 Sited Safety and Health Violations: 501 - Fall...
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