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Materials Selection and Evaluation
Join us for an interactive discussion on why materials selection is so important and how it can impact the entire product development process, from what materials will and won't solve, where and when to start, and what pitfalls to avoid. Whether you're looking to develop a product, or just want to have a better understanding of materials and the proper selection criteria, this class led by mHUB Member, Sarah Severson, will help you understand the impact of choosing the right materials early.
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Sheet Metal Simplified
For many products, sheet metal forms the structure, backbone, or housing. And for your money, you can’t make a stronger “L” bracket any other way. With a wide range of material properties and finishes, sheet metal is a go-to solution for things around us in all major industrial verticals. Mike Tumillo, Co-Founder and VP of Business Development of Prismier, LLC, will teach you about the engineering and economics of successfully designing sheet metal parts and assemblies.
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Market Ready Products: Overcoming Your Current Roadblocks
For entrepreneurs in two scenarios: 1) entered the market with an MVP, or 2) have an idea and are collecting pre-MVP sales (e.g., KickStarter, eCommerce). If you fall into one of these two scenarios, then you’ve probably hit a wall as you go-to-market. This class, taught by Jeff Paykin from Accenture, will cover common issues with sales, product development, and fundraising as you pursue growth beyond your first customer. See below for prerequisites for attending the class.
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SBIR Financing
This workshop will cover the basics of SBIR funding from who is eligible and what makes a good application, the types of agencies and phases of funding, and what resources are available to assist you in your application. Led by Sandra Hryniewicz of Inspiralia, this class will prepare you with everything you need to know about SBIR funding. More details below.
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2020 Fourth Revolution Awards Virtual Pitch Night
mHUB and MxD invite you to watch as finalists for the Fourth Revolution Award’s Rising Star of the Year award pitch to our prestigious judging committee. The Fourth Revolution Awards celebrate Midwest regional manufacturing as the industry stands on the brink of a new technological revolution. Come cheer on your fellow product innovators while enjoying drinks and appetizers and networking! For more information about the awards, please visit www.4revawards.com.
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Autodesk CFD Training
This Autodesk CFD Training Class is an introductory course focused on teaching the fundamentals of CFD using Autodesk CFD. The primary objective of this Autodesk CFD Training class is to teach participants Computational Fluid Dynamics using the Autodesk platform. Thus, upon completion of this course, participants will be able to setup, solve, and diagnose their own Fluid Dynamics Analyses in Autodesk CFD.
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Autodesk Nastran In-CAD Training: Intro to FEA
The primary objective of this Nastran In-CAD Training class is to teach participants Finite Element Analysis using the Nastran In-CAD from Autodesk. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to set up, solve, and diagnose their own Structural Analysis in Nastran In-CAD.
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HOSTING AN EVENT AT mHUB
mHUB has over 5000 square feet of premiere event space. Our large event space is perfect for networking events, panels, corporate meetings and gatherings. We also have several smaller classroom and conference rooms great for private meetings, classes/trainings, and small meetups. Every year mHUB hosts more than 300 events in our space. We see everything from meetup groups, to hackathons, to corporate networking events.
We host events that are compatible with our commitment to growth in the manufacturing innovation ecosystem.
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FOURTH REVOLUTION AWARDS
Thank you to those who joined us for our 2nd Annual Fourth Revolution Awards. The event saw over 300 attendees gathered to recognize corporate leaders, product developers, and small manufacturers. Your continued support of the region’s innovation in physical product development shows the power of this community. The ceremony culminated in the presentation of eight awards to deserving leaders, companies, and industrial initiatives that have made significant contributions to the Chicago region's manufacturing ecosystem. All event sponsorship and proceeds supported mHUB and DMDII's programmatic initiatives including education, diversity and inclusion, outreach to small manufacturers, and scholarships.
THE REVOLUTION
The Fourth Industrial Revolution fuses physical product development with digital processes to impact all disciplines, economies and industries, and even challenges ideas about what it means to be human. Central to this revolution are emerging technology breakthroughs in fields such as the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, 3D printing, robotics, and artificial intelligence. It is a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another. In its scale, scope, and complexity, the transformation will be unlike anything humankind has experienced before.
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