June 13, 2013. Innovation is tricky, although it has worked its way into the lexicon of virtually all business practices in the last ten years. Being innovative is not as simple as utilizing the latest technologies or adopting new processes and procedures. Creating innovation is a much more intricate process.

June 12, 2013. Information technology consulting services including systems integration, custom application development, technology strategy and implementation.

June 11, 2013. The 14th CTMA Annual Partners Meeting (formerly referred to as Annual Symposium) was a combination virtual and networking event held over a two and half day period on 21-23 May.

June 3, 2013. For several years, NCMS and other collaborative leaders have been advocating the use of advanced modeling and simulation tools in product design and manufacturing. These techniques allow innovators to leverage massive computing power and predictive simulations to optimize designs, workflows, and products.

May 30, 2013. The May 2013 update from National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) delivering manufacturing innovation powered by “Collaboration That Works”. George Mason University and NCMS Celebrate Launch of New Center for Collision Safety & Analysis, CTMA Partners Meeting, Digital Manufacturing SIG, and Robotics SIG.

May 27, 2013. Lectromec’s primary business is Aerospace wire risks assessment, testing and analysis, as well as custom equipment fabrication and software integration services.

May 24, 2013. Anark produces software that transforms native CAD & PMI/MBD data into engineering quality 3D PDF documents.

May 6, 2013. An upcoming event will mark the launch of a new research center at George Mason University, with GMU administrators, staff from the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS), government officials, and representatives from the transportation industry in attendance. The occasion celebrates the Center for Collision Safety and Analysis at GMU, and is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7th, 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Research Hall’s Showcase Room on GMU’s Fairfax Campus.

April 29, 2013. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder saluted Michigan Robotics Day, which “…highlights to the rest of Michigan and the entire country how important robotics are,” and by its third year has grown to one of the premier events celebrating National Robotics Week. He also answered questions on a wide range of subjects during a Q&A session moderated by NCMS President & CEO Rick Jarman.

April 26, 2013. Michigan Governor Rick Snyder addressed a standing room crowd at the 2013 Michigan Robotics Day held at the Jack Roth Stadium Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan. During his talk he did a Q&A session moderated by NCMS President & CEO Rick Jaman.

April 18, 2013 CTMA Annual Partners Meeting Update; 2013 Maintenance Challenge Winner announced, and submissions highlighted; Joint Technology Exchange Group Launches New Website; CTMA Project Highlight: Virtual Workplace Simulator

April 10, 2013. There is no reason to believe that social media is going to suddenly change the way your company (no matter how big or small) does business. Be realistic; know the limitations of…