Manufacturing USA

Modern Maker?Diana G.?started her career as a sheet metal worker and now her manufacturing career is skyrocketing!????Today she’s working on robotics, 3D printing, and even sending rockets into space.?Diana?was even chosen by the National Space Council to participate in a roundtable discussion. ? Diana?is an Additive Technical Specialist at?Relativity Space, a company that?makes rockets out of 3D-printed parts. Her team recently sent the largest 3D-printed object into space, and now she's working on projects that could help us get closer to life on Mars. ? Relativity Space is part of?America Makes, the?Manufacturing USA?institute focused on additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. As an Additive Technical Specialist,?Diana?creates processes and documentation to standardize her company’s groundbreaking products. She loves her hands-on work, preparing robotic cells for production. ? Oh, and she's a roller derby player too!??? ? Meet?Diana:?https://lnkd.in/e-eX_6Bc

A number of this year’s Modern Makers cite their backgrounds in sports as helping shape their careers in advanced manufacturing. The core competencies developed in sports often align well with the demands of manufacturing leadership – teamwork, resiliency, goal-setting, decision-making, and more. ?? Baratunde Cola has an incredible story of perseverance on his way to a starting position on the Vanderbilt University football team.? ?? Zachary Kiehl says he hones his business leadership skills by coaching youth sports – it’s not easy to connect with temperamental kids! ???? Matt Robinson competes in long-distance trail running events, which provides him with a lot of perspective about unpredictable journeys. ?? Diana G. says her experience in roller derby makes her a better, more emphatic teammate on the job. Learn more about how these Modern Makers put their sports experiences to work in advanced manufacturing: https://lnkd.in/ev93BgUD #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #ManufacturingJobs #ModernMakers #MFGUSA

Welcome to the Manufacturing USA family, SMART USA!

Meet Baratunde Cola, the CEO and Founder of Carbice! He's a Modern Maker working on a tiny technology that can make a BIG difference.??? ? Carbice, a member of the PowerAmerica Institute, has manufactured incredibly small carbon nanotubes (CNTs) that can conduct heat super-fast. CNTs are tiny tubes made of carbon atoms. These tubes are incredibly strong and lightweight, and they have amazing physical properties that make them perfect for all kinds of applications. These properties intrigued Bara as he made the transition to graduate studies at Purdue University from undergrad at Vanderbilt University – where he played college football???– and led him to start a company devoted to CNTs after earning his PhD.? ? When not at work, Bara enjoys time with his family, whether outside or at home cooking a meal together. He also coaches softball. "Coaching, in particular, helps sharpen my skills to lead teams and execute." Bara and his team are making a real impact on the world with their innovative work, which helps to create a cleaner future! ? Meet Bara:?https://lnkd.in/e62skj4J #ModernMakerMonday #ModernMaker #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #MFGUSA

Ever dreamed of building your own remote-controlled snowplow? That's exactly what Modern Maker?Joshua Krug did when he was in college!????? ? Josh’s love for tinkering and innovation led him to a career in industrial automation at?Phoenix Contact USA. He's always up for a challenge and loves helping manufacturers become more efficient and sustainable. ? As part of CESMII,?Josh?works on cutting-edge projects that are shaping the future of manufacturing. He's a team player and always goes the extra mile. ? When he's not busy with work,?Josh?is giving back by mentoring students and supporting small businesses at CESMII's Digital Foundry at New Kensington. He's a real inspiration and proof that you can have a fun and fulfilling career while making a positive impact on the world. ? Meet?Josh:?https://lnkd.in/e9aRmXXk #ModernMaker #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #IndustrialAutomation #MFGUSA

Ever wondered why there are so many smokestacks polluting our air??Glenn Cormack?is on a mission to change that!????? ? As a Modern Maker,?Glenn?is passionate about finding cleaner ways for factories to process chemicals and make products. He's a former governing board chair of the?RAPID Manufacturing Institute?, which is dedicated to reducing industrial pollution and making manufacturing more sustainable. ? RAPID, part of the Manufacturing USA network, is helping factories switch from old and slow production methods to newer, faster, and cleaner ones. ? As a Technical Fellow and Global Process Innovation Manager at The Lubrizol Corporation,?Glenn's biggest challenge is figuring out how to keep the good parts of existing factories while making them more eco-friendly. He's working on retrofitting old equipment and developing new processes that use less energy and produce fewer emissions. A born problem solver who is passionate about mentoring the next generation, one of his favorite things is to building LEGO kits with his son. ? Thanks to?Glenn?and his work, we can hope for a healthier planet for everyone! ? Meet?Glenn:?https://lnkd.in/enEvwnyW #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #MFGUSA #ModernMakers #Sustainability #SustainableManufacturing ?

Meet Modern Maker Sam Moyer, a Veteran and cybersecurity expert! As a kid, he loved building with LEGO kits, which helped him become a master of following rules and sticking to a plan. Now, he's the Lead Cybersecurity Engineer at MxD, helping small and medium-sized manufacturers stay safe and competitive in the digital world. ? Prior to joining MxD,?Sam?spent over 11 years on active duty supporting the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. While on active duty,?Sam?completed his undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity through the University of Maryland, University College. ? Sam?does everything from teaching people about cybersecurity to creating security policies and building new security systems.?????He says that while technology is always changing, there's a growing need for people with cybersecurity skills, as well as interests in data analytics and supply chain management. ? When he's not fighting cybercrime,?Sam?likes to relax with a refreshing drink in a hot tub.??? ? Meet?Sam:?https://lnkd.in/edVqSQSD #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #Cybersecurity #CybersecurityCareers #ManufacturingUSA

Many people in the manufacturing industry have loved building things from an early age. For some, it started with the LEGO Group building blocks and toys, including Modern Makers Sam Moyer, Alex M. Repucci, P.E., and Glenn Cormack. Modern Maker Joshua Krug's desire to build things led him to make a remote-controlled snow plow in college. Learn more about how these Modern Makers turned their passion for building things into careers in advanced manufacturing. Modern Makers is an annual program and a cornerstone of the Manufacturing USA network’s education and workforce development initiatives. The hope is that the Modern Makers we celebrate in this way will inspire future generations of advanced manufacturing talent. Read the Modern Makers’ inspiring stories and share them with your community: https://lnkd.in/ev93BgUD #ModernMakers #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #MFGUSA #LEGOBlock #Builders

Meet Modern Maker?Alex M. Repucci, P.E., a Manufacturing Technology Specialist at?3M! He's basically a detective for new technologies that can make 3M's chemical plants safer, more efficient, and more eco-friendly.????Alex?also works with 3M's sustainability team to figure out how to reduce carbon emissions way down the line. ? Alex?is also a member of the?RAPID Manufacturing Institute?, an organization that's all about making manufacturing greener and more efficient.?Alex?is a real leader in this group and loves tackling tough manufacturing challenges. ? Alex?believes that the best solution isn't always the newest or most expensive thing. Sometimes, it's just about thinking creatively about the stuff you already have.???His advice to his 14-year-old self? Keep building with LEGOs! ? Oh, and?Alex?is also an amateur pilot!????Flying a small plane keeps his mind sharp and helps him stay on top of things, just like his work at 3M. ? Meet?Alex:?https://lnkd.in/eBUGfhXd #ModernMaker #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #MFGUSA ?

Modern Maker?Gregorio Balandran?is all about the future of manufacturing and robotics jobs!????As the Director of Advanced Manufacturing at Amcor, he figures out how robots can be used in factories, what skills people will need to operate them, and how to train workers for these new jobs. ? Serving on the Technical Advisory Council for?ARM Institute, he helped build?roboticscareer.org. This platform tells you everything you need to know: what robotics jobs are out there, the skills you need to land them, and what training is available to get those skills. ? Gregorio's an engineer at heart, so he's always looking for ways to improve things. Now he's showing manufacturers how robots can help them out! ? Meet Gregorio:?https://lnkd.in/ebbaVxDs #ManufacturingMonth #ModernMakers #AdvancedManufacturing #ManufacturingCareers #MFGUSA #RoboticsCareers