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2 0 1 7 • S T U F F 57 Higher-Ed programs for manufacturers Ordered alphabetically Name Description Collaboration Lab(s) and equipment Contact Advanced Manufacturing, Mechatronics and Quality Consortium at Mount Wachusett Community College 444 Green St., Gardner 01440 978-632-6600 • http://mwcc.edu/ advancedmanufacturing/ Initiative to enhance regional economic development by providing employers with workers that have proven training, skills and knowledge for a sector that is integral to dynamic regional growth Entry-level Industrial Readiness Training, Two-Week Intensive Quality Training, Manufacturing Career Path Preparation Program, Certificate in Quality & Control and Mechatronics Certificate N/A Program director manufacturing@mwcc.mass.edu Center for Advanced Materials UMass Lowell, Olney Hall, Lowell 01854 978-934-3695 • www.uml.edu/Research/ CAM Multi-disciplinary research and resource center with state-of-the-art facilities and expert personnel; its goal is the development of a knowledge base in the design, synthesis, characterization and intelligent processing of advanced materials for a sustainable industrial economy Research, publication, patents and partners: https://www.uml.edu/Research/ CAM/Governmental-Industrial-and- Institutional-Interactions.aspx Optical Properties Measurements Lab, Microscopy Lab, Diffraction Lab, Gamma Ray Light Source and Renewable Materials Lab Michele Vercellin staff assistant, 978-934-1722, michele_vercellin@uml.edu Center for Manufacturing Productivity University of Massachusetts Amherst, 206 Engineering Laboratory Building, Amherst 01003 413-545-5676 • N/A Collaboration between the UMASS College of Engineering and the School of Management to provide assistance to manufacturers; sponsored by Eversource Energy, the U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and industries utilizing CMP services Consulting and cost-sharing to convert from defense to commercial manufacturing, develop CAD technologies and systems, modernize management structures, adapt to meet overseas product standards and adequately address export requirements of foreign markets, better utilize human resources and improve production and control N/A Jennifer Suglia assistant director, 413-545-3559, suglia@ecs.umass.edu Quinsigamond Community College 670 W. Boylston St., Worcester 01606 508-853-2300 • www.qcc.edu Community college offers over 50 associate degree programs and 40 certificate programs including engineering and technology, CAD/ CAM, IT/IS, advanced manufacturing, mechatronics and photonics The Manufacturing Technology program is designed to prepare graduates to enter the field of advanced manufacturing with a focus on materials and manufacturing processes, quality systems in modern industry and safe working practices Operation and maintenance of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems and more; CNC machine tools and CAD/ CAM software; FABLab connected maker space offers 3D printing, prototyping, design and manufacturing equipment Lee Duerden Manufacturing@qcc.mass.edu University of Massachusetts Lowell 1 University Ave., Lowell 01852 978-934-4000 • www.uml.edu Division of online and continuing education offers a certificate program in manufacturing technology; many credits can be applied toward a bachelor's in mechanical engineering Required courses include: Engineering Graphics, Computer Aided Drafting, Manufacturing Technology Laboratory, Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Productivity, Engineering Economics and Applied Computer Aided Manufacturing N/A Continuing Education Office 978-934-2474, Continuing_Education@uml.edu Worcester Polytechnic Institute 100 Institute Road, Worcester 01609 508-831-5000 • www.wpi.edu Several collaborative alliances between WPI research centers and industry The Metals Processing Institute and its three centers work to advance research, solve business challenges, and promote materials science partnerships The Integrative Materials Design Center is dedicated to advancing sustainable materials-process- component design and manufacturing for better performance, reliability and recyclability The Center for Advanced Research in Drying is devoted to research in drying of moist, porous materials including food, agricultural products, forestry products, chemical products, textiles and biopharmaceuticals HAAS Technical Education Center high-tech showroom and facilities to conceive, design, and create CNC- machined parts for projects Research center links, http://wp.wpi.edu/mpi/ https://web.wpi.edu/academics/me/IMDC/ http://www.dryingresearch.org/ WPI & Manufacturing USA 100 Institute Road, Worcester 01609-2280 508-831-5000 • www.wpi.edu/news/wpi- play-critical-role-national-manufacturing- initiative Member of eight of the 14 Manufacturing USA institutes, with centers that cut across multiple disciplines. The National Network for Manufacturing Innovation, now known as Manufacturing USA, "connects people, ideas, and technology to solve industry-relevant advanced manufacturing challenges. Its WPI is a participating member in eight Manufacturing USA institutes; each institute to be awarded $70 million in federal funds, which must be matched with non-federal support Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow (LIFT), Advanced Integrated Manufacturing in Photonics (AIM), Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation (CESMI), Rapid Advancement in Process Andy Baron senior manager of trade communications 508-831-5916, ajbaron@wpi.edu Higher Ed programs for manufacturers Listed alphabetically Source: College websites N/A = not available. - Compiled by: Stephanie R. Meagher, smeagher@nebusinessmedia.com