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Manufacturing

  • Training Program To Boost Advanced Manufacturing

    June 21, 2013

    The state is creating a program that will help meet the future workforce needs of the Massachusetts manufacturing industry, Gov. Deval Patrick announced Thursday at an industry event in Foxborough.

    June 21, 2013
  • Mass. Gets 'C' Grade For Manufacturing

    June 18, 2013

    Despite being a key part of the state economy, manufacturing is hindered by “a difficult tax climate,” according to an analysis from Ball State University in Indiana.

    June 18, 2013
  • Raytheon Modifies Army's ID System

    Rick Saia June 14, 2013

    Defense contractor Raytheon, which has operations in Marlborough, said it's adding new capabilities to an identification system for the U.S. Army that would reduce radio frequency emissions and help improve its identification of targets during war,

    Rick Saia June 14, 2013
  • June 10, 2013
  • Revenues Decline, Losses Rise For Arrhythmia

    June 4, 2013

    Citing several challenges over 2012, Fitchburg-based medical device manufacturing and software firm Arrhythmia Research Technology Inc. reported steep losses for the year and fourth quarter.

    June 4, 2013
  • Fitchburg Firm Moves To Avoid NYSE Delisting

    Emily Micucci June 3, 2013

    Arrhythmia Research Technology Inc. (HRT), a Fitchburg-based medical manufacturing and software firm, announced it will submit a plan to the New York Stock Exchange to prevent delisting, after the company said it failed to file its quarterly report

    Emily Micucci June 3, 2013
  • Biogen Idec Partners With WPI Training Center

    May 30, 2013

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute said it's signed an agreement with biotechnology firm Biogen Idec to help develop and deliver programs at the school's Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center (BETC), at WPI's Gateway Park.

    May 30, 2013
  • WPI Gets Planning Grant

    May 28, 2013

    Worcester Polytechnic Institute is the lead institution in a new program funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) planning grant it received with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

    May 28, 2013
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Manufacturing

    Robert Maguy Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 27, 2013

    10. YOU NEED TO SELL IT. Manufacturing was born because someone had an idea. An intuitive sales force seeks out a product need and determines if it's within the company niche.

    Robert Maguy Special To The Worcester Business Journal May 27, 2013
  • Businesses Gain New Space To Elevate In Central Mass.

    May 27, 2013

    Whether offering an affordable space to work, an area for collaboration or seminars for small businesses, there are more options available to Central Massachusetts startups and entrepreneurs to get their ventures out of the gate.

    May 27, 2013
  • Manufacturers Discover Value Of 3-D Printing

    May 27, 2013

    Last month, Framingham-based Staples Inc. became the first brick-and-mortar retailer to start selling a 3-D printer. For manufacturers though, 3-D printing, also called "additive manufacturing," is becoming the norm.

    May 27, 2013
  • Durable Goods Orders Rebound

    Rick Saia May 24, 2013

    Orders for durable goods soared 3.3 percent in April, rebounding from a March drop of nearly 6 percent and far exceeding analysts' expectations, the Commerce Department reported.

    Rick Saia May 24, 2013
  • Continued Slow Growth Expected In N.E.

    May 21, 2013

    A day ahead of an economic forecast conference hosted by the New England Economic Partnership (NEEP) and The New England Council, economists said they're expecting a continued slow economic recovery in the region, as it's negatively affected by

    May 21, 2013
  • Aspen Aerogels Withdraws IPO

    May 21, 2013

    Aspen Aerogels made headlines in 2011 when it was one of a handful of Massachusetts companies to register for an initial public offering.

    May 21, 2013
  • Revenue Up, Losses Down For Precision Optics

    Emily Micucci May 20, 2013

    Precision Optics Corp. of Gardner posted significant revenue gains and smaller losses in its third quarter, thanks to growing sales of existing and newly developed products for medical applications.

    Emily Micucci May 20, 2013
  • Mark Aslett, President and CEO, Mercury Systems, Chelmsford

    May 19, 2013

    Mark Aslett has steered Chelmsford military electronics manufacturer Mercury Systems through a difficult period.

    May 19, 2013

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