National Center for Manufacturing Sciences

Winston F. Erevelles Elected as SME's 2024 President

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America's talent, has named Winston F. Erevelles as its president in 2024.

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  • SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America's talent, has named Winston F. Erevelles as its president in 2024.
  • Their terms will begin in January 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107682685/en/
    SME, the nonprofit committed to accelerating new manufacturing technology adoption and building North America's talent, has named Winston F. Erevelles of St. Mary's University as its president in 2024.
  • To learn more about the SME Board of Directors, visit sme.org/board-of-directors and the SME Member Council at sme.org/member-council .

Betacom, Google Cloud and Ingram Micro Create Innovation Showcase for Industry 4.0 at MxD

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

By bringing together diverse technologies and device manufacturers on the Factory Floor Lab, Betacom, Google Cloud and Ingram Micro aim to accelerate manufacturers’ automation and digitalization initiatives by demonstrating complete solutions that are available today.

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  • By bringing together diverse technologies and device manufacturers on the Factory Floor Lab, Betacom, Google Cloud and Ingram Micro aim to accelerate manufacturers’ automation and digitalization initiatives by demonstrating complete solutions that are available today.
  • “Google Cloud provides manufacturers with cloud-based platforms, AI, and IoT, while ensuring scalability and security.”
    "Ingram Micro is empowering our channel partners to further modernize the manufacturing sector,” said Jeff Yelton, Vice President of Technology Solutions at Ingram Micro.
  • “Through MxD, we are offering our channel partners and their customers an up-close look into the transformation that private 5G, artificial intelligence and cloud technology are bringing to this industry.
  • We are pleased to collaborate with Betacom and Google Cloud and work across the technology ecosystem to ensure our channel partners are strategically positioned.

NCMS Releases White Paper on Cybersecurity Best Practices for the Manufacturing Sector

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has released a white paper promoting cybersecurity best practices that will improve the security of the entire industrial base.

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  • Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has released a white paper promoting cybersecurity best practices that will improve the security of the entire industrial base.
  • The white paper, “Addressing Cybersecurity Threats and Safeguarding the Manufacturing Sector,” is written by Kyle Saleeby, Ph.D., Research Staff at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute, and NCMS Executive Vice President, Business Development and Programs Rebecca Taylor.
  • The white paper outlines the most common types of cyberattacks and provides a range of solutions that organizations can take to evaluate and upgrade their cybersecurity.
  • “In response to new and complex cybersecurity demands, NCMS is dedicated to helping manufacturers develop robust systems to ensure uninterrupted production.”
    To view and download the white paper, visit: https://www.ncms.org/ncms-releases-white-paper-addressing-cybersecurity-... .

NCMS Report Establishes Road Map for Accelerating Transition from Gas-Powered to Electric Vehicles

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

To reduce the United States’ generation of CO-2 emissions, Americans in both private and public sectors have been working to increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).

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  • To reduce the United States’ generation of CO-2 emissions, Americans in both private and public sectors have been working to increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
  • A recent NCMS initiative sought solutions to these issues by researching vehicle electrification and potential crossovers between the civilian and military domains.
  • The team completed a comprehensive investigation and designed a road map for transitioning from gas-powered vehicles to fully electric vehicles.
  • The study recommends a gradual transition, beginning with parallel hybrid electric (HE) vehicles with an upgradeable configuration to AE.

Maryland Tech Council’s Life Sciences Division Announces 2023 Bio Innovation Conference Agenda and Speakers

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Maryland Life Sciences, a division of the Maryland Tech Council, today announced a packed agenda and roster of top speakers for the 2023 Bio Innovation Conference to be held Monday, October 30, in North Bethesda, Maryland.

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  • Maryland Life Sciences, a division of the Maryland Tech Council, today announced a packed agenda and roster of top speakers for the 2023 Bio Innovation Conference to be held Monday, October 30, in North Bethesda, Maryland.
  • The must-attend event will feature networking opportunities, an exhibit hall, the BioHub Maryland Recruitment Expo, and engaging panel discussions with the top minds in life sciences.
  • The Bio Innovation Conference is the region’s premier forum for professionals from the life sciences industry, academia, and government to exchange ideas, make new professional connections, and explore the trends defining the future of life sciences.
  • “The Bio Innovation Conference is the most important date on the calendar for our region’s life science professionals,” said Brad L. Stewart, Chair of the Maryland Tech Council.

Valitor Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Omkar Joshi, Ph.D. as Vice President of CMC

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

BERKELEY, Calif., July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valitor, a biotechnology company engineering better medicines to conquer drug limitations, today announced the appointment of Omkar Joshi, Ph.D., as vice president of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls).

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  • BERKELEY, Calif., July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valitor, a biotechnology company engineering better medicines to conquer drug limitations, today announced the appointment of Omkar Joshi, Ph.D., as vice president of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls).
  • “We are delighted to welcome Omkar to Valitor as he brings deep knowledge and a wealth of experience that will be instrumental in the next phase of our growth,” said Steven Lo, chief executive officer of Valitor.
  • “Beyond his proven technical capabilities, impressive tenure as an experienced technical operations leader and successful CMC track record, Omkar has also proven his adeptness at building and leading high-performing teams in both small startup companies and big pharma.
  • Dr. Joshi has extensive experience working across various modalities including recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, ADCs, cell therapies and gene therapies.

Biotech and Biopharma Executive Eliana Clark Joins Culture Biosciences’ Advisory Board

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Culture Biosciences is excited to welcome Eliana Clark, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer at Intellia Therapeutics, Inc., to the company’s Advisory Board.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Culture Biosciences is excited to welcome Eliana Clark, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer at Intellia Therapeutics, Inc., to the company’s Advisory Board.
  • The group of seasoned industry leaders provides Culture’s leadership with insights and recommendations as the company establishes new partnerships and pursues new growth opportunities in biotech and biopharma.
  • “We are thrilled that Eliana lends her experience to help Culture drive innovation that can overcome persistent bottlenecks in upstream bioprocess development,” said Will Patrick, Chief Executive Officer of Culture Biosciences.
  • Eliana held post-doc roles in Biochemical Engineering at the University of Delaware and the Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Laser Photonics To Attend the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Technology Showcase

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE), a leading global industrial developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced that it is hosting an exhibitor space later this month at the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) Technology Showcase , a two-day event that will allow industry professionals to showcase how their technology can serve the Tinker Air Force Base.

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  • Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE), a leading global industrial developer of CleanTech laser systems for laser cleaning and other material applications, today announced that it is hosting an exhibitor space later this month at the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) Technology Showcase , a two-day event that will allow industry professionals to showcase how their technology can serve the Tinker Air Force Base.
  • “We are thrilled to be bringing along our newly launched DefenseTech product,” said Wayne Tupuola, chief executive officer of Laser Photonics.
  • “Our cutting-edge technology is an excellent solution to the unique challenges that many industry professionals face when it comes to aerospace MRO.”
    Laser Photonics will be showcasing its DefenseTech LPC-MLRI-200 Handheld Laser Cleaning System.
  • Laser cleaning removes paint, contaminants, rust, and residues with a high-energy laser beam which leaves the substrate untouched.

Tooling U-SME, CESMII Launch Fundamentals of Smart Manufacturing Learning Curriculum

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Tooling U-SME , the workforce development division of SME, and CESMII–The Smart Manufacturing Institute , sponsored by NIST and the U.S Department of Energy, have launched a Fundamentals of Smart Manufacturing learning curriculum for building awareness and educating the workforce around newly available smart manufacturing processes and technologies.

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  • Tooling U-SME , the workforce development division of SME, and CESMII–The Smart Manufacturing Institute , sponsored by NIST and the U.S Department of Energy, have launched a Fundamentals of Smart Manufacturing learning curriculum for building awareness and educating the workforce around newly available smart manufacturing processes and technologies.
  • “This common foundation is important in Smart Manufacturing’s adoption and in realizing the technologies benefits of improved quality, reduced costs and processes and workforce efficiencies.”
    The Fundamentals of Smart Manufacturing learning package introduces important business opportunities, technical advances, and organizational factors when considering a smart manufacturing transformation.
  • “The Smart Manufacturing courses from Tooling U-SME and CESMII offer a great way to update the workforce’s knowledge with the flexibility of on-demand courses.
  • With Tooling U-SME’s extensive training experience and reach into industry and academia and CESMII’s subject matter expertise and know-how on smart manufacturing technology and business practices, the CESMII and Tooling U-SME collaboration on smart manufacturing training will expedite adoption and drive progress through transformational workforce development.

Tinker AFB and NCMS To Co-Sponsor First-Ever On-Base Event for Technology Innovators

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

NCMS is a 35-year-old organization whose mission is to create opportunities for highly capable companies to work collaboratively with government providers and end users who need their innovations and technology solutions.

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  • NCMS is a 35-year-old organization whose mission is to create opportunities for highly capable companies to work collaboratively with government providers and end users who need their innovations and technology solutions.
  • Its strength lies in offering a unique combination of expert guidance and infrastructure to help ensure such collaborations deliver results for all parties.
  • The upcoming NCMS Technology Showcase at Tinker AFB will offer a great way for companies to learn directly from Tinker AFB personnel which innovations are needed to help them solve critical maintenance and sustainment challenges.
  • The following are among Tinker AFB’s priority desired capabilities:
    Many more desired capabilities are listed on the event site below.