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2022 Impact Report
Read on to see the amazing things FORGE, the innovative companies and startups we serve, our supply chain network, partners,
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FORGE Partner Spotlight – Bossard
Getting Connected with Bossard When you’re prototyping, your workshop can start looking like the bench in your granddad’s garage—cluttered with
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UMass Lowell iHub Hosts Celebration of Manufacturing
Collaborative effort recognizes local manufacturing ecosystem supporters November 2, 2022 (Lowell, MA) Every October is National Manufacturing Month. It’s a
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FORGE Partner Spotlight – Cambridge Polymer Group
Cambridge Polymer Group (CPG) has been a trusted, integral partner and collaborator of FORGE for more than 3 years. CPG
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FORGE Partner Spotlight – Empire Group
On the Cutting Edge of Product Development You want to wow your customers with your new product. But you also
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Mash-Up Took Manufacturers Out to the Ballpark
On a beautiful day at Worcester’s baseball stadium, Polar Park, manufacturers, startups, suppliers, students, and legislators met to celebrate manufacturing
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The Importance of Document Reviews
A Document Review is similar to a Design Review but focuses on communicating the important features of a component or
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Biggest Innovations In Plastic 2022
The plastics industry is constantly evolving. Companies and manufacturers are continually looking for new ways to meet consumer demands and
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Identifying a Contract Manufacturer
Identifying a Contract Manufacturer is an important milestone. Before launching into the search, there are a few key considerations. Precision
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Sourcing the Right Components for Prototyping
So many things go into the process of designing and building a prototype. Here are a few general steps in
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Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up Memories
Robots + $25k in prizes = A FANTASTIC time John Killam, President of MassMEP, visits the FORGE Showcasing partners as
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The Right Design
Bossard is THE fastener expert. Its services services can help you find the right fastening solutions for manufacturing and make