NCMS is nearing completion on new corporate training workshops for industry, including Lean Product Design and Sustainability, that will soon be offered to industry nationwide. These workshops will provide companies with an understanding of how to apply Lean principles to product design, and will provide an in-depth understanding of sustainability.  Companies can apply this knowledge to satisfy increasing demands for more environmentally-friendly products from consumers, retailers, and the media.

During the rollout phase, NCMS members can arrange for training sessions to be delivered at their facilities at a nominal cost. 

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Raytheon is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security, and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning more than 80 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services.

http://www.raytheon.com/

Clean Diesel is a cleantech company that develops, designs, markets and licenses sustainable solutions to reduce emissions, increase energy efficiency and lower the carbon intensity of on- and off-road engine applications.

http://www.cdti.com/

Jim Richter, President of the Michigan Research Institute discusses how collaboration helps spur innovation.

NCMS Radio: Jim Richter "Partnerships for Innovation" (6:45)

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The Robotics Technology Consortium (RTC) recently exhibited at the 2008 Annual Robotics Vehicle Life Cycle Conference held in Troy, Michigan.  Many RTC members had their technolgy on display as representatives from the DoD and industy met to discuss the state of ground robotics vehicle technology.

 The RTC is a non-profit, industry organization recently created to speed the creation and deployment of ground robotics technology for the Defense Department and other Government organizations.  The RTC is a subsidiary of NCMS.

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