What did we learn from bringing together 3 of the most cutting edge agtech startups and a panel of manufacturing veterans? In short, most design challenges are not one-size fits all. Here are 3 key takeaways from FORGE’s Rocket Roundtable, featuring Carl Palme from Boundless Robotics, Andrew Meersand from Adaviv, and Kaan Armagan…
You may not have been able to make it to the Demystifying Medical Device Classification & Approval with MITRE webinar, hosted by FORGE, but we are here to give you the inside scoop. Our event host and industry expert, Iris Sherman, began her career in the startup space. Have you ever heard of a little…
How do I make my product more durable? Here are 4 key lessons. Ruggedize: to strengthen (something, such as a machine) for better resistance to wear, stress, and abuse FORGE’s Rocket Roundtable for Ruggedization on June 24th was a success for all those who attended, and can provide a few powerful lessons for all…
Startups and manufacturers are drivers of the local economy, and when they collaborate they can accelerate bringing leading-edge technologies to market together, with talent attraction and business growth benefits for the suppliers. However, there are barriers of perception and of lack of supporting tools that can prevent these fruitful collaborations. Startups often assume they must…
May 20, 2021 FORGE hosted a collaborative event with our Iron partner PEKO Precision, a precision tool fabricator which has grown to provide a full range of equipment manufacturing solutions based in Rochester, New York. PEKO Masterclass: From Prototype to Production was presented by Mark Frosino, Scott Baxter, and Bill Melvin, and covered the process…
September 17, 2019 Informal networking anchored by a high-energy supplier showcase was combined with a structured program of startup finalist pitches for $15,000 in non-dilutive Engineer in Residence (EIR) grants. The event drew over 200 attendees from across the robust Massachusetts innovation and manufacturing ecosystems. Five finalist startups gave live pitches describing their company and…
April 30, 2021 FORGE hosted a public, virtual Rocket Roundtable for Supply Chain Solutions, where an autonomous vehicle startup pitched their physical product challenges and received live advice from the supply chain expert panelists. This Rocket Pitch was more of a “Drone Pitch”, as it centered on a single startup, Airgility, which is an early-stage…
April 23, 2021 FORGE hosted its first collaborative event with our new Titanium partner Mintz, one of the most innovative and successful IP Law firms in the country. The Mintz Masterclass: Patents 101 focused on intellectual property rights for the nearly 50 startups and innovators in attendance. It was presented by attorney Michael Van Loy,…
March 18, 2021 FORGE hosted its first Design Challenge, allowing three startups to pitch their mechanical design challenges to supplier experts. The panel featured representatives from ICSN Group, a product development firm with a branch office right here in Massachusetts! ICSN specializes in design for manufacturability, engineering, and contract manufacturing. The first startup, Urbx, is…
At FORGE, we believe in the value of supporting innovation, stimulating the local economy, and connecting the vast networks of creators and manufacturers in Massachusetts and New England. The state of Massachusetts itself, where FORGE maintains its offices, has the largest concentration of people employed in the innovation ecosystem in the country, with roughly 38%…
