How does one of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers communicate, integrate and manage technology and data?
With support systems developed and maintained within MTEC SmartZone. Ford works with talented Michigan Technological
University students to create and integrate these vital systems.
For this quintessentially American company, solutions for extensive information systems are needed. These solutions
continue to be found through the connectivity between innovative students, the support of MTEC SmartZone and this
global, Fortune-100 company.
General Electric is a world leader in commercial and military aviation. The United States Defense Department depends on
GE Aviation to develop everything from aviation combat technology to transport vehicles.
MTEC SmartZone links GE Aviation with student engineering talent at Michigan Tech. GE has access to the freshest and
most innovative minds of tomorrow's engineering landscape. The connectivity to Michigan Tech students has made an impact
in the development of key aviation products and systems.
Fortune 100 companies have found this student formula to be a win-win situation for everyone.
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In 2001, GS Engineering Inc. (GSE) set out to realize its goal of solving commercial and military engineering problems.
GSE is an agile small business focused on design and analysis services, prototype development, vehicle testing and
advanced material R&D. They perform engineering services for military, off-highway, rail and test equipment markets.
Glen Simula, President of GSE, has witnessed his original vision develop into a prosperous company of 60 full-time employees,
a research facility and a 420 acre customizable test course. The GSE client roster includes the Department of Energy, Department
of Defense, leading vehicle manufacturers, and material development companies.
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Monte Consulting (MC) was founded by Matthew Monte in 2000. Unlike a traditional marketing agency, MC provides full-service
media and consulting services. They develop marketing media that engages, informs, and connects with your specific audience
while building trust in your brand.
Matthew Monte, President of MC, has seen his team grow in both size and skill over the years. This growth has resulted in a
large variety of services offered, including:
- graphic design
- branding
- website design and construction
- photography
- video and animation
- tradeshow planning
- technical documentation
- professional writing
- marketing consulting
- and more
MC creates marketing media that has a big impact on your sales.
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Up and Running is the only company in the UP that provides complete technology support-computers & servers, networks,
printers & copiers, phone systems, surveillance systems, point of sale systems, web design, and much more.
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Talon Research is committed to providing answers to questions regarding the health of our Nations Roads,
Bridges and Airports. This is done by developing high tech analytical products and tools based on years
of experience and research.
Talon’s BridgeGuard product line is an example of identifying a need, then developing technology to solve
the problem. Infrared BridgeGuard products are able to locate, map and size hidden anomalies in concrete
structures within our nation’s infrastructure.
Talon has responded to addressing new product development needs in the public infrastructure, Health Care, Homeland Security and Military industries.
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Do you wonder where everyday items come from or how they were made? To find the answers to these questions
look no further than 3D Consulting Group.
3D Consulting Group specializes in product development services that encompass the entire life cycle of
the engineering design process from concept to production. They design products for a diverse group of
industries including automotive, exercise & rehabilitation, construction equipment, mining machinery,
medical devices and manufacturing.
They create the world around us.
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Consistacom makes technology system products for Avaya call centers that no one else in the world can.
From within MTEC SmartZone, software and hardware solutions are being developed by one of Michigan
Technological University's first computer science graduates, Steven Fitzgerald.
Ask those working with Dell, Delta Airlines, AOL, Apple and Paychex and they will tell you their call
centers work better than ever with the help of Consistacom.
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Armed with a passion for making ideas a reality and his world-class research knowledge, Dr. Bill Endres set out to
bring about change in the cutting-tool industry. With four technologies at various stages of commercialization,
and the company’s first product just entering production, Endres Machining Innovation’s (EMI) industry changing
technologies are on their way.
Helping the machining industry realize the full potential of their equipment and workforce, EMI is developing
revolutionary cutting-tool technologies that target difficult-to-machine materials. EMI has technologies coming
to market that will significantly enhance efficiency.
With ISO-standard testing, application development, world-class knowledge, and a successful SBIR track record,
EMI is helping their partners help their customers make a difference in the ground vehicle, aerospace, and biofuels industries.
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Hats off to the father and son duo of Jim and Jacob Northey, developers of Lasalletech.
Jim and Jacob are two men wearing many hats in order to provide world-class service to
the financial trading industry. They take on the roles of explorer, technician, detective
and conductor to save clients time and money. They develop next generation software tools
and support systems. These industry-specific tools improve international trading.
Essentially, Lasalletech products improve the international trading language allowing their
clients to trade faster and more efficiently.
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Creating objects from plastic has traditionally been more of an art than a science,
not anymore. Michigan Tech professor, Mahesh Gupta has developed a new technology
that could change the way in which we produce objects from plastic!
Following his years of research, he and his graduate students have created unique
polymer (plastic) processing simulation software. Decreasing trial and error, while
increasing efficiency, the software saves plastic manufacturers time and money.
Companies in the plastic industry can now simulate the manufacturing process on
computer, evaluate the result, and fabricate products with confidence.
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Xeratec has a depth of knowledge and talent in information technology. When working with clients,
they understand a company’s global situation first and use information technology to overcome
challenges companies face. Their IT services span from website development, intranet and network
solutions, software devlopment, database applications, system conversions, virtualization, to
multi-system integration. Xeratec has the solution to build, integrate and improve any company’s
technology infrastructure.
Their technology solutions have been used in a variety of industries: manufacturing, sales,
marketing, government, finance, healthcare, mergers, acquisitions and mining.
"Ein Unternehmen kann für die Übersetzung von technischen, explizite, Dokumente und Terminologie in Deutsch Español."
Do you know German? Xmatic has 15 years of German translation experience and are capable of converting technical
documents and terminology from German into English.
Xmatic has experience with industries such as information technology, automation, robotics, packaging systems,
sensor technology, geophysical application, science policy, and technical documentation.
Xmatic assures nothing is lost in translation.
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America’s most controversial environmental problems are oil importing, global warming and the manufacturing
unemployment. UP Steel’s amazing microwave technology was developed by Research Leader, Dr. Huang
and offers solutions to these issues.
The technology heats and converts biomass and iron ore into gasoline and steel. The heat source for this
process is microwaves. Huang’s bench-scale steel mill is roughly the size of a home microwave oven. This
heat process produces molten steel, by the magnetrons of six home microwave ovens arranged around a chamber.
The MTEC SmartZone located in the Upper Peninsula has provided UP Steel with the ability to be near one of
the most natural locations for biomass and iron ore needed for this process.
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