Manufacturing 2.0
Rock River Valley manufacturing experts discuss the many facets of manufacturing: technology, education, training, events, people and any other aspects of this important segment of our economy. They’ll use this blog to get the word out and solicit feedback on local and global manufacturing. They hope to better engage our employers, employees and our future work force and increase their understanding of manufacturing.

Archive for August 20th, 2008

Manufacturing Camp update

Add comment August 20th, 2008

One of the sponsors for a Manufacturing Camp was the Fabricators and Manufacturers Foundation. Go to this link to hear students discuss their experience on a radio interview pod cast.
http://www.podcasternews.com/bpp/5191/ 
http://www.fmafoundation.com/

Camp photos are also availalbe at www.wotm-rockford.com/

Also, for the first time an the Waterfront there will be a Robotics team competition. Right out on the State Street bridge at 1PM on Sunday. Teams from a 100 mile radius will be participate. If you haven’t seen these robots up close be sure to catch them. What these teams build in six weeks is phenominal!