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2015 | Doing Business in Connecticut 99 SPONSORED PROFILE Above: Panoramic view of CCAT's Advanced Manufacturing Center, which serves as a unique, national resource for the enhancement of technologies including additive manufacturing with metals and plastics, composite machining, 5-axis precision machining, and reverse-engineering. With the AMC's state-of- the-art equipment, CCAT experts evaluate, validate and field-test advances in technology to improve manufacturing operations and productivity. Through partnerships with an extended network of equipment and software companies, the AMC is able to offer capabilities rarely found within one facility. With long-term contractual opportunities, CCAT uses its research and manufac- turing expertise to devise cost-reducing methods that enhance manufacturers' capabilities, ensure capacity and boost competitiveness for machining parts made of specialty metals and advanced composites. Integrating Workforce Strategies Manufacturing com- panies need to be able to attract, train and retain a solid base of qualified workers to meet capacity and prepare for growth. CCAT is joining with its edu- cation, industry and gov- ernment partners to help expand the talent pipeline, decrease the gap between what industry demands and what training programs deliver, and sustain and diversify the New England A&D industry. Educating for the Future To assure a future skilled workforce, CCAT spearheads the design and use of innovative approach- es to education to enhance science, technology, engi- neering and mathematics (STEM) education for K-16. CCAT creates STEM curriculum, implements programs to introduce STEM-based careers to students, and offers pro- fessional development to help educators adapt to new national standards. In addition, as a licensed test center, CCAT administers basic and technical skills assessments for core manu- facturing competencies, resulting in industry-recog- nized credentials. Applying Energy Solutions Energy use impacts the success of all organi- zations. CCAT leads plan- ning and policy initiatives, which focus on sustainable, reliable energy use and innovative technologies to offset energy demands. To advance an alternative hydrogen fuel cell economy within Connecticut and the Northeast, CCAT adminis- ters collaboratives such as the Connecticut Hydrogen Fuel Cell Coalition and the Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster. Building the IT Foundation In today's digital world, maintaining a reliable and affordable IT infrastructure is vital to every organization's success. CCAT specializes in providing the nonprofit and governmental sectors with IT services including infrastructure planning, virtual desktop implemen- tation, data backup and disaster recovery as well as development of cus- tomized applications and programs. As a preferred IT services provider for the Capitol Region Council of Governments, CCAT assists in delivering service-sharing programs to municipalities on a regional and state- wide basis. Inspiring Innovation for Success Learn more about CCAT's varied integrated services — which aid its customers in competing and succeeding in today's global economy — at www.ccat.us or call 860.291.8832. CCAT | 222 Pitkin Street East Hartford, CT 06018 CCAT's main headquarters on Pitkin Street in East Hartford.