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About SAMC
We provide a forum for employers, educators, workforce development agencies, and other stakeholders, to communicate needs and coordinate planning to cultivate a skilled labor pool of manufacturing professionals that meet the needs of Southeastern Massachusetts employers. …
Training
SAMC supports grant funded, employer relative training courses in coordination with our partners.
All of our training related services are provided free of cost.
SAMC collaborates with our educational and organizational…
Apprenticeship
SAMC partners offer free technical assistance to employers on how to implement customized registered apprenticeships.
Apprenticeship programs can assist employers in addressing common labor issues such as high turnover, employee retirements, …
This program teaches young adults with autism to be entry-level CNC operators, while providing them life skills in a college environment.
- The current cohort is interviewing for OJT, if interested contact Michael Tamasi @ mtamasi@accurounds.com
- We’re currently recruiting for cohort #2
Upcoming
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of how manufacturers work, from quality inspections and predictive maintenance to process optimization, supplier evaluation, customer service and everyday business operations. As the use of AI grows, so does the need to understand how it is being managed within your organization. ISO/IEC 42001:2023 is the international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). It provides a framework to help organizations manage the responsible use and oversight of AI throughout its lifecycle. This standard does not tell you how to build AI or which AI technology to use. It provides a structured approach for managing AI so organizations can identify risks, establish responsibilities, monitor performance and continually improve how AI is used. What does this mean for manufacturers? Think about a manufacturer using AI to support product inspections. A quality management system helps ensure the inspection process consistently supports product quality. An AI management system provides a framework for managing the AI involved in that process, including its performance, risks and oversight. ISO/IEC 42001 can help organizations: - Establish policies and responsibilities for AI use
- Identify and manage AI risks
- Address data and privacy considerations
- Establish appropriate human oversight
- Monitor AI performance
- Continually improve AI systems and processes
- Demonstrate responsible AI governance to customers and other interested parties
- What ISO/IEC 42001 is and its purpose
- How an AI management system can help organizations manage AI responsibly
- Areas organizations should consider when managing AI, including risk, oversight, data, privacy and performance
- How ISO/IEC 42001 relates to ISO 9001 and other management system standards
- How the standard can apply to the use of AI within manufacturing operations
MassMEP is always partnering with resources to bring Massachusetts Manufacturers the next value added information session. We are partnering with GrowthCo for two upcoming webinar sessions.
Strategic Change Management: Beyond the Checklist – in this session you will learn how to build a change coalition, manage “the middle,” and ensure your next initiative actually sticks. Why is this so important right now?
- Learn the elements of an impactful approach to advance your change
- Assess your current change approach including strategies that are both effective and ones holding your organization back from gaining the return on your investment of the change
- Reflect on the consequences of not managing the people side of your change
- Discover the recipe needed to gain a return on your investment of your change including your role to ensure people adopt the change!
The Crisis of Unmanaged Change: Moving Beyond Action Items
Today, the corporate landscape is moving at a velocity that few internal systems were built to sustain. Organizations today find themselves caught in a vice: on one side, they face external pressures like newly implemented tariffs, spiking transportation costs, and persistent inflation; on the other, they are grappling with a fragile labor market and the relentless push for digital transformation.
To survive, leadership teams are launching a barrage of initiatives. From aggressive AI adaptation and shifting office locations to complex process overhauls and policy pivots, the sheer volume of change is staggering. However, a dangerous pattern has emerged: most companies are only concentrating on Project Management and not including Change Management.
The “Execution” Trap
While leadership is often excellent at Project Management (identifying the technical Action Items—the “what” and “when” of a project)—they are increasingly failing to address Change Management (the “who” side of the project). When a new business initiative is launched without a plan for the human side of the transition, the technical success of the project becomes irrelevant.
Without structured change management, organizations are seeing a sharp rise in:
- Change Fatigue: Employees are no longer just tired; they are cynical. When “Phase 1” is launched before the previous initiative has been stabilized, productivity plummets.
- Active Resistance: When changes feel “done to” employees rather than “done with” them, workers naturally revert to legacy workarounds, rendering expensive new systems useless.
- The Trust Deficit: Strategic shifts made without transparent communication fuel rumors, leading to high levels of internal resentment and a breakdown in leadership credibility.
From Friction to Fluency
Ignoring the people side of change doesn’t just slow down a project; it creates a breeding ground for chronic workplace conflict. When employees feel their autonomy or job security is threatened by unplanned shifts, the resulting friction often manifests as interpersonal hostility, siloing, and attrition.
To help your organization navigate these turbulent waters, we invite you to join our upcoming leadership webinars designed to bridge the gap between technical execution and human adoption.
From scale-up setbacks to GMP-ready success: Remove surprises, strengthen CMC, optimize processes, and harness AI to deliver reliable biologics manufacturing – faster.
BioProcess International 2026 will spotlight breakthroughs shaping the discovery, scale-up, and delivery of advanced therapies across five core pillars. The program features keynotes, sessions, workshops, and case-study forums that deliver practical strategies to improve quality, shorten timelines, and increase efficiency from development through commercialization.
From scale-up setbacks to GMP-ready success: Remove surprises, strengthen CMC, optimize processes, and harness AI to deliver reliable biologics manufacturing – faster.
BioProcess International 2026 will spotlight breakthroughs shaping the discovery, scale-up, and delivery of advanced therapies across five core pillars. The program features keynotes, sessions, workshops, and case-study forums that deliver practical strategies to improve quality, shorten timelines, and increase efficiency from development through commercialization.
From scale-up setbacks to GMP-ready success: Remove surprises, strengthen CMC, optimize processes, and harness AI to deliver reliable biologics manufacturing – faster.
BioProcess International 2026 will spotlight breakthroughs shaping the discovery, scale-up, and delivery of advanced therapies across five core pillars. The program features keynotes, sessions, workshops, and case-study forums that deliver practical strategies to improve quality, shorten timelines, and increase efficiency from development through commercialization.
From scale-up setbacks to GMP-ready success: Remove surprises, strengthen CMC, optimize processes, and harness AI to deliver reliable biologics manufacturing – faster.
BioProcess International 2026 will spotlight breakthroughs shaping the discovery, scale-up, and delivery of advanced therapies across five core pillars. The program features keynotes, sessions, workshops, and case-study forums that deliver practical strategies to improve quality, shorten timelines, and increase efficiency from development through commercialization.
The BDMT Global Innovator Summit is a premier go-to-market accelerator and activation event headquartered in Boston, MA. Designed to bridge the gap between emerging international technology and the highly competitive U.S. market, the summit serves as a launchpad for companies seeking to scale their commercial presence, secure capital, and forge strategic partnerships.
Industries
Areas of Focus Include Key Innovation Verticals
Top Innovators, Industry Leaders, Investors and Ecosystem Players Convene Across Specific Categories of Interest.
Industries Include:
- AI, IT & Software
- FemTech
- Life Sciences
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Technology
The BDMT Global Innovator Summit is a premier go-to-market accelerator and activation event headquartered in Boston, MA. Designed to bridge the gap between emerging international technology and the highly competitive U.S. market, the summit serves as a launchpad for companies seeking to scale their commercial presence, secure capital, and forge strategic partnerships.
Industries
Areas of Focus Include Key Innovation Verticals
Top Innovators, Industry Leaders, Investors and Ecosystem Players Convene Across Specific Categories of Interest.
Industries Include:
- AI, IT & Software
- FemTech
- Life Sciences
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Technology
Join Lean practitioners, leaders, and continuous improvement professionals for two days of practical learning, benchmarking, networking, and inspiration.
This Year’s Theme: People, A.I., & Lean
Lean has always been about developing people, improving flow, and solving problems at the source. As AI changes the way organizations work, Lean leaders have an opportunity to use new technology in ways that strengthen problem solving, decision-making, and respect for people.
At the Northeast Lean Conference, you’ll explore how organizations are combining Lean thinking, people development, and AI to create more effective, human-centered continuous improvement.
The BDMT Global Innovator Summit is a premier go-to-market accelerator and activation event headquartered in Boston, MA. Designed to bridge the gap between emerging international technology and the highly competitive U.S. market, the summit serves as a launchpad for companies seeking to scale their commercial presence, secure capital, and forge strategic partnerships.
Industries
Areas of Focus Include Key Innovation Verticals
Top Innovators, Industry Leaders, Investors and Ecosystem Players Convene Across Specific Categories of Interest.
Industries Include:
- AI, IT & Software
- FemTech
- Life Sciences
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
- Technology
Join Lean practitioners, leaders, and continuous improvement professionals for two days of practical learning, benchmarking, networking, and inspiration.
This Year’s Theme: People, A.I., & Lean
Lean has always been about developing people, improving flow, and solving problems at the source. As AI changes the way organizations work, Lean leaders have an opportunity to use new technology in ways that strengthen problem solving, decision-making, and respect for people.
At the Northeast Lean Conference, you’ll explore how organizations are combining Lean thinking, people development, and AI to create more effective, human-centered continuous improvement.
This is the region’s largest sourcing event for engineers, buyers, and manufacturers looking for custom parts, components, prototypes, and assemblies. The show brings together hundreds of American suppliers in one place, making it easy to explore capabilities, compare sample parts in person, and discover new technologies across the manufacturing industry.
With more than 300+ manufacturing categories represented, attendees can find solutions ranging from 3D printing and CNC machining to injection molding, castings, electronics, metal finishing, and much more.
Attendance is free for qualified engineers and buyers. Free admission and free parking.
This is the region’s largest sourcing event for engineers, buyers, and manufacturers looking for custom parts, components, prototypes, and assemblies. The show brings together hundreds of American suppliers in one place, making it easy to explore capabilities, compare sample parts in person, and discover new technologies across the manufacturing industry.
With more than 300+ manufacturing categories represented, attendees can find solutions ranging from 3D printing and CNC machining to injection molding, castings, electronics, metal finishing, and much more.
Attendance is free for qualified engineers and buyers. Free admission and free parking.
Connecting the BioPharma Outsourcing Community
CDMO Live Americas is the award-winning event where the people who lead development and manufacturing come to find the right partners, connect with peers, and leave with a more resilient outsourcing strategy.
Designed so the right people find each other and have the conversations that move things forward. The outsourcing community meets in Boston Back Bay, October 20–21 2026.
Connecting the BioPharma Outsourcing Community
CDMO Live Americas is the award-winning event where the people who lead development and manufacturing come to find the right partners, connect with peers, and leave with a more resilient outsourcing strategy.
Designed so the right people find each other and have the conversations that move things forward. The outsourcing community meets in Boston Back Bay, October 20–21 2026.
Welcome to the 2026 Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up! Join the Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) for a day filled with innovation, collaboration and networking at Gillette Stadium. Connect with industry leaders and explore cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of manufacturing. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow and be inspired.
Event Day: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Key Event Features:
- Inspiring Keynote from Drew Crowe – Hear from manufacturing leader, entrepreneur, and advocate Drew Crowe as he shares his personal journey and explores the “courage gap” – challenging manufacturers to rethink how they identify talent, create opportunity, and build the workforce of the future.
- AI in Manufacturing Pitch Contest – See innovation in action as participants pitch AI-powered solutions to real-world manufacturing challenges, showcasing the potential of emerging technology to transform the industry.
- 11th Annual Manufacturing Awards Ceremony – Celebrate the people and companies that make Massachusetts manufacturing thrive as the MA legislature recognizes manufacturers from across the Commonwealth for their contributions, innovation, and impact.
- Engaging Content Sessions – Gain practical insights from industry leaders and experts through sessions exploring the technologies, workforce strategies, marketing approaches, and emerging trends shaping manufacturing today.
- Expansive Exhibitor Area – Explore a packed show floor featuring manufacturers, technology providers, industry partners, and resource organizations, with innovative technologies, demonstrations, services, and solutions on display
- And much more to be announced!
The CAM team looks forward to seeing you at the Mash-Up!
Experience the premier industrial operations event to illuminate your path ahead. Where the industry’s brightest gather for bold ideas and clear direction. Take part in four dynamic days designed to turn possibilities into progress.
Discover new technologies and solutions built to help you work smarter, move faster and solve challenges with greater clarity. From automation and software to AI and digital transformation, innovation comes to life across the Automation Fair® event.
Rockwell Automation Exhibits
Real applications and practical demonstrations take center stage at Rockwell featured exhibits. From the Innovations booth to the Technology & Services Showcase, gain clarity on how ideas translate into performance you can see. Direct access to subject matter experts provides clarity to shape your vision for tomorrow.
Discovery Theater
Make space for perspective at the Discovery Theater. Designed specifically for the Expo floor, these sessions deliver engaging conversations on market shifts and technology advancements presented by Rockwell Automation, partners and industry experts.
New Technology & Solutions
Explore technologies that deliver. Across sessions and the Expo floor, the latest solutions designed to support the next phase of your operations are on hand. Discuss your specific applications and connect directly with the people behind the technology—so insight turns into confident action.
Expo Tours
With so much on display, knowing where to focus matters. Expo Tours led by subject matter experts highlight key experiences and solutions, helping you quickly orient and maximize your time at the Expo.
FIRST Robotics
Get a glimpse into the creativity and ambition shaping the next generation of STEM leaders. Explore the robots up close and see how Rockwell Automation, a proud global sponsor of FIRST, empowers students around the world to build a brighter future.
Experience the premier industrial operations event to illuminate your path ahead. Where the industry’s brightest gather for bold ideas and clear direction. Take part in four dynamic days designed to turn possibilities into progress.
Discover new technologies and solutions built to help you work smarter, move faster and solve challenges with greater clarity. From automation and software to AI and digital transformation, innovation comes to life across the Automation Fair® event.
Rockwell Automation Exhibits
Real applications and practical demonstrations take center stage at Rockwell featured exhibits. From the Innovations booth to the Technology & Services Showcase, gain clarity on how ideas translate into performance you can see. Direct access to subject matter experts provides clarity to shape your vision for tomorrow.
Discovery Theater
Make space for perspective at the Discovery Theater. Designed specifically for the Expo floor, these sessions deliver engaging conversations on market shifts and technology advancements presented by Rockwell Automation, partners and industry experts.
New Technology & Solutions
Explore technologies that deliver. Across sessions and the Expo floor, the latest solutions designed to support the next phase of your operations are on hand. Discuss your specific applications and connect directly with the people behind the technology—so insight turns into confident action.
Expo Tours
With so much on display, knowing where to focus matters. Expo Tours led by subject matter experts highlight key experiences and solutions, helping you quickly orient and maximize your time at the Expo.
FIRST Robotics
Get a glimpse into the creativity and ambition shaping the next generation of STEM leaders. Explore the robots up close and see how Rockwell Automation, a proud global sponsor of FIRST, empowers students around the world to build a brighter future.
Experience the premier industrial operations event to illuminate your path ahead. Where the industry’s brightest gather for bold ideas and clear direction. Take part in four dynamic days designed to turn possibilities into progress.
Discover new technologies and solutions built to help you work smarter, move faster and solve challenges with greater clarity. From automation and software to AI and digital transformation, innovation comes to life across the Automation Fair® event.
Rockwell Automation Exhibits
Real applications and practical demonstrations take center stage at Rockwell featured exhibits. From the Innovations booth to the Technology & Services Showcase, gain clarity on how ideas translate into performance you can see. Direct access to subject matter experts provides clarity to shape your vision for tomorrow.
Discovery Theater
Make space for perspective at the Discovery Theater. Designed specifically for the Expo floor, these sessions deliver engaging conversations on market shifts and technology advancements presented by Rockwell Automation, partners and industry experts.
New Technology & Solutions
Explore technologies that deliver. Across sessions and the Expo floor, the latest solutions designed to support the next phase of your operations are on hand. Discuss your specific applications and connect directly with the people behind the technology—so insight turns into confident action.
Expo Tours
With so much on display, knowing where to focus matters. Expo Tours led by subject matter experts highlight key experiences and solutions, helping you quickly orient and maximize your time at the Expo.
FIRST Robotics
Get a glimpse into the creativity and ambition shaping the next generation of STEM leaders. Explore the robots up close and see how Rockwell Automation, a proud global sponsor of FIRST, empowers students around the world to build a brighter future.
Experience the premier industrial operations event to illuminate your path ahead. Where the industry’s brightest gather for bold ideas and clear direction. Take part in four dynamic days designed to turn possibilities into progress.
Discover new technologies and solutions built to help you work smarter, move faster and solve challenges with greater clarity. From automation and software to AI and digital transformation, innovation comes to life across the Automation Fair® event.
Rockwell Automation Exhibits
Real applications and practical demonstrations take center stage at Rockwell featured exhibits. From the Innovations booth to the Technology & Services Showcase, gain clarity on how ideas translate into performance you can see. Direct access to subject matter experts provides clarity to shape your vision for tomorrow.
Discovery Theater
Make space for perspective at the Discovery Theater. Designed specifically for the Expo floor, these sessions deliver engaging conversations on market shifts and technology advancements presented by Rockwell Automation, partners and industry experts.
New Technology & Solutions
Explore technologies that deliver. Across sessions and the Expo floor, the latest solutions designed to support the next phase of your operations are on hand. Discuss your specific applications and connect directly with the people behind the technology—so insight turns into confident action.
Expo Tours
With so much on display, knowing where to focus matters. Expo Tours led by subject matter experts highlight key experiences and solutions, helping you quickly orient and maximize your time at the Expo.
FIRST Robotics
Get a glimpse into the creativity and ambition shaping the next generation of STEM leaders. Explore the robots up close and see how Rockwell Automation, a proud global sponsor of FIRST, empowers students around the world to build a brighter future.
The East Coast’s Future-Focused Manufacturing Connector
The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST features EASTEC in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The event will take place in a region considered an epicenter of traditional manufacturing. Historically, more than 500 companies have connected at this event to network, learn from industry experts and explore the latest manufacturing technologies.
More than 10% of the regional gross domestic product is derived from manufacturing, stemming from 2.5 million manufacturing jobs and $418.2 billion in total manufacturing output from more than 62,000 manufacturing companies.
This three-day event provides manufacturing professionals with the ideal opportunity to make and renew connections, explore the latest in manufacturing technology, and shape the future of business. The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST event has been providing solutions to manufacturing challenges for more than 35 years. Attendees work in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, industrial, commercial machinery, and more.
The East Coast’s Future-Focused Manufacturing Connector
The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST features EASTEC in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The event will take place in a region considered an epicenter of traditional manufacturing. Historically, more than 500 companies have connected at this event to network, learn from industry experts and explore the latest manufacturing technologies.
More than 10% of the regional gross domestic product is derived from manufacturing, stemming from 2.5 million manufacturing jobs and $418.2 billion in total manufacturing output from more than 62,000 manufacturing companies.
This three-day event provides manufacturing professionals with the ideal opportunity to make and renew connections, explore the latest in manufacturing technology, and shape the future of business. The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST event has been providing solutions to manufacturing challenges for more than 35 years. Attendees work in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, industrial, commercial machinery, and more.
The East Coast’s Future-Focused Manufacturing Connector
The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST features EASTEC in West Springfield, Massachusetts. The event will take place in a region considered an epicenter of traditional manufacturing. Historically, more than 500 companies have connected at this event to network, learn from industry experts and explore the latest manufacturing technologies.
More than 10% of the regional gross domestic product is derived from manufacturing, stemming from 2.5 million manufacturing jobs and $418.2 billion in total manufacturing output from more than 62,000 manufacturing companies.
This three-day event provides manufacturing professionals with the ideal opportunity to make and renew connections, explore the latest in manufacturing technology, and shape the future of business. The Manufacturing Technology Series EAST event has been providing solutions to manufacturing challenges for more than 35 years. Attendees work in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, industrial, commercial machinery, and more.
Why SAMC?
SAMC focuses on connecting manufacturers with the resources for developing a sustainable, talented pipeline of employees. We achieve this by providing input on educating and training for your current and future workforce, and by identifying best practices in advanced manufacturing workforce activities.
We provide a united forum for employers, educators, and workforce development partners that coordinate planning to ensure there is an ample supply of skilled manufacturing professionals to meet the needs of our region’s manufacturing employers.
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Edward Bercy, Participant 2024 MACWIC Training
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Schildonald Jeannoel, Participant 2024 MACWIC Training
Martin Ejiogu
Martin Ejiogu, Participant 2024 MACWIC Training
Chelanjei Green
Chelanjei Green, Participant 2024 MACWIC Training
A Major Difference In My Life
Lenka, Student in the 2024 Welding Training program
F.H. Peterson Machine Corp.
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Dave Jewett, Manufacturing Manager, F.H. Peterson Machine Corp., Stoughton, MA
Advanced Manufacturing Cohort from Fall 2019, Recipient of MACWIC Level 1 and 2 Certification
Bill Morin, Student in the Advanced Manufacturing Cohort from Fall 2019, recipient of MACWIC Level 1 and 2 Certification
Smart Manufacturing Training Program
Chris Anzuoni, Training Participant
