Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA)

WELCOME TO ONE OF ARMA'S NEWEST MEMBERS! We are thrilled to welcome an important stakeholder to our membership. Temple College is a vital partner in ARMA's workforce development initiative. With campuses in Temple, Hutto, and Taylor, Temple College is at the forefront of training students to enter the rapidly growing advanced manufacturing industry in Central Texas. Temple's Engineering Technology Department offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Drafting/Design Engineering Technology. This degree prepares students to work as an engineering technologist or to continue their education at a four-year college. The department also offers three certificate programs that prepare students for entry-level support positions with building contractors, architectural engineers, and mechanical engineering firms. The Engineering Technology Lab has state-of-the-art technology, including 3D mice, 3D printers, plot printers, Alienware, and Oculus Quest rendering Virtual and Augmented Reality. Software applications students can learn include Autodesk, REVIT, CAD, CIVIL3D, BIM 360, Map, Enscape, and Unity. Welcome to ARMA, Temple College and Vice President of Workforce Development DEDE GRIFFITH! We look forward to continuing our collaboration for many years to come. #workforcedevelopment #manufacturing #advancedmanufacturing #jobs #training #skills #semiconductors #engineering #technology

Get your table today for ARMA's August luncheon featuring Mayor Kirk Watson! Join us on Friday, August 23 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Westin Austin Domain. Mayor Watson will share his vision for workforce development, address land use for affordable housing, comment on energy generation, and more. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gRZmp7Pu #workforcedevelopment #manufacturing #networking #affordablehousing #energygeneration

Check out this podcast with ARMA’s Chair-Elect, John Newman. An insightful conversation covering Athena Manufacturing, L.P.'s workforce development strategy, which includes sponsoring Elgin High School's welding program (Athena has hired 22 welders over the past three years from Elgin); a discussion about company culture that includes training and education beyond skilled trades, but also the business of manufacturing. John also talks about the adoption of 2 Second Lean by Paul Akers and how this has improved company results. We hope you'll take the time to listen to the podcast—it's full of great insights! Click here to listen to the episode of Machine Shop Mastery featuring John Newman: https://lnkd.in/gda588bg #manufacturing #podcasts #workforcedevelopement

You won't want to miss this! Register today for the Plug and Play Cedar Park Advanced Manufacturing Expo on July 16. The expo will showcase the technology of top innovators from the inaugural cohort of the Plug and Play Advanced in Cedar Park, including Humanoid Robot from Apptronik! This FREE event is open to all and will celebrate the startup's success and feature dynamic keynote speeches by Thomas Healy, Founder & CEO of Hyliion, and Bill Weber, CEO of Firefly Aerospace, as well as compelling pitches, enlightening conversations on the future of advanced manufacturing and entrepreneurship, and invaluable networking opportunities with industry peers. Don't miss out on the chance to connect, learn, and explore the future of innovation. Location: Oni Studios (1220 Toro Grande Blvd, Cedar Park, TX) Date: Tuesday, July 16 Time: 4 - 7 p.m. CT Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gTqTXfSk Plug and Play Supply Chain & Logistics #PlugandPlay #CedarPark #AdvancedManufacturing #Innovation #Networking

Manufacturing Day is coming on Oct. 4! Are you a manufacturer interested in hosting teachers and educators for a "mini teacher externship" during the first two weeks in October? In conjunction with E3 Alliance, ARMA wants to bring teachers and educators to visit 3-4 manufacturing sites on a special tour bus to learn more about possible curriculum ideas and career paths for their students. If you would like to be a part of this tour, please email ARMA Workforce Development Director Alexis Flores at [email protected] with the following information: 1. Your preferred time and date. This can be on MFG Day (Oct. 4) or later in the month—preferably in the first 2 weeks of October. 2. Maximum capacity 3. Best point of contact to coordinate scheduling and logistics. National Association of Manufacturers - NAM #MFGDay24 #CreatorsWanted #Workforcedevelopment #manufacturingjobs #educators #education

Wishing everyone a very happy 4th of July holiday! "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness...."

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Austin Pallet Company: A Millwood, Inc. Company recently joined ARMA as a manufacturing member. Austin Pallet was founded in 1989 and is based in Pflugerville. They are the largest pallet manufacturer in Austin and manufacture a wide range of specialty and custom-designed pallets. They specialize in custom pallets, pallet design, onsite consultations, ISPM 15 heat treatment, hardwood pallets, softwood pallets, block pallets, Euro pallets, crates, and cardboard recycling In 2022, they were acquired by Millwood, Inc. Packaging Supplies & Equipment. Millwood is a nationwide, industry leader and innovator of unit load transport packaging systems, materials, and services and a leading supplier of new, used, and reconditioned pallets. Their leading product brand, Liberty Technologies, includes packaging consumables and material handling systems. CORE Erosion Control is another of their leading brands that includes erosion and sediment control products and services. Bringing together industry knowledge and creative engineering experience, Millwood Inc. provides customers with customized packaging consumables and material handling systems to meet their needs. Learn more about the company on their website: https://lnkd.in/g4cQpds3 Contact Regional Sales Manager Zachary Lopez for more information. Welcome to ARMA, Austin Pallet!

Infineon Technologies Apprentice Manufacturing Technician Nicholas De Leon is off to a great start on a career in advanced manufacturing. Nicholas is just one of many benefitting from workforce development initiatives created to support high school students, veterans, and others interested in pursuing advanced manufacturing careers in Central Texas. If you'd like to view the full interview with Nicholas and Make It Movement student ambassador Aleshah Brown, click here: https://lnkd.in/gFcqguQn Thanks to ARMA's partnerships with E3 Alliance, Austin Community College, Texas State Technical College, Temple College, Workforce Solutions Capital Area, Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, and Skillpoint Alliance, transitioning from school, military service, or other professions into a career in advanced manufacturing has never been easier or more comprehensive. If you, or someone you know, is interested in a career in advanced manufacturing, ARMA's website contains a roadmap for where to start with resources, answers to common questions, and much more. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHtxpDDz. #advancedmanufacturing #workforcedevelopment #ptech #manufacturing #jobs #jobsforveterans #careertransitioning #upskill #technology

Calling all women in manufacturing! Join us for a special happy hour kick-off event for our new ARMA Women's Networking Group! The goal of this group is to create a space to support, promote, and inspire women who have chosen careers in the manufacturing industry. We will have margaritas, appetizers, and door prizes! There will be networking and a chance to discuss how we would like to form the group for the future. We look forward to hearing everyone's input and ideas. WHEN? Friday, July 19, 2024 WHAT TIME? 4 - 6 p.m. WHERE? First United Bank, Seven Oaks - 8701 FM Rd. 2244, Austin, 78746 Thank you to our host, First United Bank! The happy hour is free, but please RSVP so we can get a headcount: https://lnkd.in/gudRNHYX Questions? Contact Liz Gori at [email protected] . #womeninmanufacturing #manufacturing #advancedmanufacturing #networking #happyhour