The vision set forward by The Blueprint for Manufacturing in Northeast Ohio inspires all of MAGNET's work. The Blueprint identifies four pillars, each of which drives all our efforts: Talent, Innovation, Transformation and Leadership.
INNOVATION
Watch How NEO Manufacturers Put Innovation Into Action in the Latest Blueprint Mini Documentary
The second in a four-part series of Manufacturing Blueprint-themed mini documentaries premiered last week at the Mspire Networking Happy Hour. As contestants, judges, regional manufacturers and staff gathered to celebrate what was our most successful pitch event yet, the Innovation Mini Documentary played, sharing stories of manufacturing innovation. Featured in the film are Lumitex's spin-off Mureva Phototherapy, which developed a light therapy product to help cancer patients, and Bettcher Industries-launched Exsurco Medical, which created a medical device adapted from its parent company's meat-cutting instrument. Both companies' innovations illustrate the power of creative and customer-centric thinking. View the six-minute film here.
INNOVATION
Kudos to the '22 Mspire Event and Winners!
Our annual Mspire pitch competition is an inspiration in innovation and creativity every year. Last week's iteration of the 7th annual event, back in person, was no different – complete with innovative product ideas, powerful presentations, industry-experienced judges and a perfectly planned day. While all of the finalists' concepts were great, the judges ultimately selected several winners, including:
Through a partnership with GDI, the Ohio MEP is providing scholarships for a limited number of Ohio companies to participate in the TRIAD Program. TRIAD is a 12-month education and advocacy program that helps companies improve access to Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal Agency resources. Participants in the program receive tools, training, coaching, introductions to DoD end-users and the chance to present their technology to a panel of DoD Science, Technology Scouts and Federal Agency Representatives at a TRIAD Pitch Session. The Pitch Sessions are multi-day events that allow TRIAD companies to also ask questions and receive feedback about their innovations. They take place on Aug. 30 and 31 and Sept.1.
If you think your company is a fit for this, please reach out to us by filling out the form here.
LEADERSHIP
Honoring Incredible Leadership
Crain's Cleveland Business released their awards for Notables in Manufacturing last week. Three of our board members, Michael Canty of Alloy Precision Technologies, Ron Hammond of GOJO Industries and Ward Dumm of Swagelok Co., were all honorees. We are grateful for their continued service, efforts and dedication to Northeast Ohio's manufacturing industry.
EVENTS + OPPORTUNITIES
Aug 11, 2022
Networking event showcasing Cleveland State University EMDiS Center and Senior Design opps. Learn more here.
Aug 25, 2022
Lighthouse Tour #1: Bowden Manufacturing in Willoughby, Ohio. 3:30-5:00pm. Registration now open!
Oct 7, 2022
SAVE THE DATE Opening Day of MAGNET's Manufacturing Innovation, Technology and Job Center
Oct 18-20, 2022
M&T Show, Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland; Register here.
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