New Jersey Innovation Institute

NJII Gives Back ?? In the spirit of Thanksgiving and giving back to our communities, members of the NJII team came together for a Thanksgiving food donation drive for a local non-profit organization, Yolanda's L.O.V.E. Yolanda's L.O.V.E. (Lives Overcoming Victimization through Empathy/Empowerment) is an organization dedicated to helping all groups in need. This month, the team collected essential food items and volunteered to create Thanksgiving baskets for 70 Newark families in need. Thank you to all our team members who volunteered their time and efforts for this cause during this holiday season. #GiveBack #Thanksgiving #Volunteering #FoodDrive

NJII Defense and Foundry Lab: Pioneering the future of manufacturing. ?? We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Foundry Lab to leverage their digital #metalcasting technology to advance U.S. manufacturing and workforce training! “The defense team at NJII is an ideal partner as they’re pushing forward the boundaries of what’s possible in additive manufacturing and have a long history of fostering advanced innovation. Together, we’re setting a new standard for speed and efficiency in metal casting,” says David Moodie, founder and CEO of Foundry Lab. Foundry Lab's first sale of its Digital Metal Casting (DMC) system will be deployed as part of our Defense team's Collaborative, Operationalized, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Training (COMET) initiative, a collaboration between NJII, the U.S. Army DEVCOM Armaments Center, New Jersey Institute of Technology. ?? Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/dk5m_cii Congratulations to the NJII Defense and Foundry Lab teams on this incredible milestone! #3Dprinting #DefenseTech #defensemanufacturing Thomas Murphy (AMUG??) | Stacey Lynn Clark | Sam Gatley | Photo Creds: Foundry Lab Team

?? The first of many: Foundry Lab’s First Customer! We're excited to announce a major milestone: Foundry Lab has signed our first customer, the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) Defense Team! Through the COMET initiative (in partnership with the US Army DEVCOM Armaments Center and New Jersey Institute of Technology), NJII will leverage our digital metal casting technology to advance U.S. manufacturing and workforce training. This acquisition is pivotal in re-shoring critical metal casting capabilities in the U.S., enhancing secure supply chains, and boosting sovereign manufacturing capacity. With our system, NJII can prototype and produce metal castings in hours, supporting the sector’s need for a fast, agile supply chain. Thomas Murphy (AMUG??), Director of Defense Manufacturing Technology at NJII said, “We are excited about the opportunity to partner with Foundry Lab to reshore metal casting and aid the limited foundry/casting houses in the US. There are many casting applications for our partners and a key element is energizing a new workforce that has limited, hands on experience with casting. We pride ourselves on being in the early adopter program to bring Foundry Lab’s technology to the Northeast and our partners.” A huge thank you to the entire NJII team for being at the forefront of this transformation in metal casting! Together, we’re pioneering the future of manufacturing. Read about the news here ?? https://lnkd.in/gXbbnWEp This milestone reflects the innovative engineering and unwavering dedication of our exceptionally talented team. Thank you for making this vision a reality! ?? Ben Davidge, Cameron Robertson, David Moodie, Joshua Henderson, Joshua McIntosh, Robby Lopez ?? #ManufacturingInnovation #DefenseTech #DigitalCasting #FoundryLab #NJII #ReshoreManufacturing #DefenseManufacturing

Our official release of our Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report is here! This comprehensive document highlights our achievements, partnerships, and milestones over the past year, showcasing our impact across healthcare, defense, entrepreneurship, and advanced manufacturing. This report reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation, economic growth, and delivering value to the communities we serve. Dive into how NJII is shaping the future of innovation. Read the annual report: https://lnkd.in/epsiUmhu

Showcasing our impact across healthcare, defense, entrepreneurship, and advanced manufacturing. ?? Our November issue of NJII: An Eye on Innovation is here and you won't want to miss the latest insider scoop and resources provided by our industry leaders. We're also excited to share our FY2024 Annual Report - a comprehensive document highlighting our achievements, partnerships, and milestones over the past year - and chance for you to share your feedback through our official brand survey! Thank you to our new Board of Directors Chairman, Dean J. Paracas, for introducing our latest edition and promoting NJII as a major player in the state’s innovation landscape. Read the full November issue ?? #annualreport #NJinnovation #healthcare #entrepreneurship #AM

?? Strengthening Leadership: NJII Welcomes New Board Chair ?? We’re thrilled to announce that Dean Paranicas has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors at NJII. With decades of executive experience and a proven track record in New Jersey’s health, science, and technology sectors, Dean’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing NJII’s mission to foster innovation, empower the workforce, and drive economic growth across the state. As the former President and CEO of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey, Dean championed collaborations that strengthened the life sciences industry—aligning perfectly with NJII’s goals to accelerate innovation in healthcare, AI, defense, advanced manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. Join us in welcoming Dean J. Paranicas to this vital role! ?? Learn more about Dean J. Paranicas through the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eznRKPgM #Innovation #Leadership #NJTech #WorkforceDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #Entrepreneurship

Happy #NationalEntrepreneurDay to all Entrepreneurs! ?? What does being an entrepreneur mean to you? Meet our Entrepreneurship team and hear what our leaders have to say about #entrepreneurship and how to approach challenges. To learn more about our team and what we offer, visit us at https://lnkd.in/dnNjvJKK. ?? What does being an entrepreneur or entrepreneurship mean to you? #entrepreneurshipday #innovation Michael van Ter Sluis | Viraj Mane, PhD | Mary Jane Durkin | Harleigh Jones | Anthony Caruso

The Formnext Expo & Convention event starts tomorrow! Join NJII Defense leaders, Stacey Lynn Clark and Thomas Murphy (AMUG??), for this annual event highlighting the #additivemanufacturing industry and solutions. We're looking forward to connecting with all #AM community and #fAMily members!

Thank you to our leaders (Michael Johnson, Ph.D., Jennifer D'Angelo, MSHCM, Lauren Baldino, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) for representing NJII at NJBIZ's Empowering Women awards ceremony! This week, organizations and leaders gathered together to celebrate the finalists being recognized for the 2024 Empowering Women awards - a program that highlights companies and individuals who are constantly working to elevate women in the workplace and their communities. Congratulations to all! ??

This week, NJII President Michael Johnson, Ph.D. met with Phil Crowley for a recent podcast episode of Crowley Law LLC's 'From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market'. ??? ?? During their discussion, Dr. Michael Johnson shares how his journey from NASA sparked his entrepreneurial ambitions, driving him to create meaningful impact. He reveals the power of self-learning and adaptability as he and his co-founder mastered business skills on the go. He also covers how they tackled challenges in sales and marketing with a scientific approach, built invaluable relationships through networking, and strategically navigated the acquisition of their company during a dynamic market. ?? Don’t miss this inspiring story of resilience and innovation - tune in now: https://lnkd.in/eVXhmb_q #entrepreneurshipstory #entrepreneurialsuccess #innovation