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Manufacturing Day has expanded into a month-long celebration of innovation and opportunity. This year, AIM partnered with Fuzehub to host a series of events and activities that put the spotlight on modern manufacturing careers and the impact of today’s makers. Central Valley Academy High School students toured Casestry’s state-of-the-art print-on-demand facility, where they learned how…
Read MoreBy: Paul LaPorte, Cybersecurity Coordinator Cybersecurity deserves our attention all year long, and a dedicated month helps raise awareness of how we can stay safer and more informed. But the added spotlight can help us take stock of our overall awareness and find new, better ways to stay safe online. As we head into the…
Read MoreBy AIM & MVCC When most people think of automation, they picture massive factories with robots on every line. But here in the Mohawk Valley, small and mid-sized manufacturers are proving that automation isn’t just for Fortune 500 companies. With smart, affordable tools, local shops are using automation to boost efficiency, address workforce shortages, and…
Read MoreBy: Paul LaPorte, Cybersecurity Coordinator There are many ways that the data you are trying to protect can be compromised. Today’s attackers are experts at exploiting weaknesses of any type, attacks can originate in the digital space, the physical world, or through social interactions. Here are some examples of these vulnerabilities and descriptions of how…
Read MoreBy: Paul LaPorte, Cybersecurity Coordinator Cybersecurity threats can be a huge business risk for all companies. Small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) are often seen as an easy entry point into larger businesses and government agencies. SMMs are especially vulnerable to a cybersecurity event, they often are less prepared for an event, have valuable information that…
Read MoreThroughout the years, how we use technology has changed, and cybersecurity has become more of a household word. The harsh reality is that cyber breaches are common and are a threat to not only businesses but our personal lives as well. Having good policies in place to protect your information is very important and logical…
Read MoreDate: May 24th, 2022 Time: Light breakfast at 8:30am. Workshop starts at 9:00am. Location: thINCubator – 326 Broad Street, Utica, NY 13501 Cybersecurity is extremely important for businesses of every size. A weak cybersecurity profile puts a company and its employees at risk. Not only are finances and operations affected, cyber-attacks diminish your reputation…
Read MoreManufacturing Day 2021 was back in-person and was organized by MVCC, AIM, and FuzeHub. More than 130 students from throughout the Mohawk Valley toured five local businesses, making instant connections with regional employers.
Read MoreHeld virtually, our Manufacturing Day 2020 event was interactive and statewide, celebrating manufacturers from across New York State and highlighting the pathways students can take toward manufacturing careers.
Read MoreManufacturing Day 2019 featured tours of MVCC’s FABLab, interactive exhibits spotlighting New York state products and technologies, educational exhibits providing STEM pathways, and workforce development exhibits.
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