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2016 | Doing Business in Connecticut 55 SPONSORED PROFILE Above: CCAT's Advanced Manufacturing Center is a unique, national resource for the enhancement of technologies including additive manufacturing with metals and plastics, composite machining, 5-axis precision machining, prototyping, and reverse- engineering. ties to evaluate technology modifications and process improvements. Understanding the future of manufacturing is critical to CCAT. We are leading national efforts to assess methods for machining parts made of aerospace alloys, refrac- tory metals, ceramics, and composites. In addition, we are conducting additive manufacturing research to improve the design, quality and capacity of manufac- turing production. CCAT is also developing unique, composite machin- ing capabilities to help Connecticut companies meld their legacy metal ma- chining processes with the machining of composites. Integrating Career Development 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 education, industry and government 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 manufacturing sector. Educating for the Future To assure a future skilled workforce, CCAT spearheads the design and use of innovative approach- es to enhance science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education for K-16. CCAT creates STEM curriculum, implements programs to introduce STEM-based careers to students, and offers profes- sional development to help educators adapt to new national standards. In addition, as a licensed test center, CCAT admin- isters basic and technical skills assessments for core manufacturing competen- cies, resulting in industry- recognized credentials. Applying Energy Solutions CCAT recognizes that energy use affects the suc- cess of all organizations. We lead planning and policy initiatives that focus on sustainable, reliable energy use and innova- tive technologies to offset energy demands. To advance a hydrogen- fuel cell economy within Connecticut and the North- east, CCAT administers collaboratives such as the Connecticut Hydrogen Fuel Cell Coalition and the Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster. CCAT also works with the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protec- tion and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assist rural municipalities in applying for the state microgrid program to support their mission- critical power loads. We validate and analyze how a generation facility could be developed in a microgrid configuration to increase environmental performance, lower energy costs, and im- prove power reliability. Building the IT Foundation In today's digital world, maintaining a reliable and affordable IT infrastructure is vital to every organiza- tion's success. CCAT specializes in providing the nonprofit, governmental and manu- facturing sectors with IT services including infra- structure planning, virtual desktop implementation, data backup and disaster recovery as well as develop- ment of customized appli- cations and programs. As a preferred IT servic- es provider, CCAT assists in delivering service-sharing programs to municipalities on a regional and state- wide basis. Creating bold, new ideas for success Learn more about CCAT's services to 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.