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Intern Spotlight: Kate Rogers

08/14/2020

Every summer we cannot wait to welcome back interns into our building. Although this summer looked a lot different due to COVID-19, we are so excited to highlight each intern…[more]

Career Pathways and Employee Development

04/17/2018

Want to switch careers but worried about taking the plunge? Want to apply but afraid your experience isn’t enough to get you hired? We get it! There’s no single path…[more]

Women Step Ahead in Manufacturing

03/13/2018

Some young women might think manufacturing isn’t the right field for them, that it’s a “man’s field,” or that they don’t have the right background. If you’re driven, curious and…[more]

7 Ways to Secure Skilled Manufacturing Talent

02/27/2018

With talent shortages rising and the skills gap looming, manufacturers struggle to find the skilled employees they need to keep their businesses growing. Ask any advanced manufacturer about obstacles to…[more]

Unexpected Career Opportunities Emerge in Modern Manufacturing through PIPELINE Program

12/19/2017

The need for a skilled workforce has become urgent. Many employers report challenges in finding qualified workers. The problem is expected to grow, with more than three million new manufacturing…[more]

Team Diversity Leads to Patent Innovation

11/27/2017

New Continuation-in Part Non-Provisional Patent ApplicationTitle: Wire Harness Assembly Holding DeviceApplication Serial No.: 15/670,556 Design Ready Controls is defined by innovation. We don’t just look for ways to improve on…[more]

New Consortium Addresses Skill Development in Advanced Manufacturing

11/02/2017

The Manufacturers Consortium (TMC) is a new association in the North West Metro joining members of Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), local manufacturing businesses, and higher education…[more]

Stars Align with Marketing Brand Manager

08/25/2017

"We came to a point where our brand was worth managing." —Mitch DeJong, PhD At Design Ready Controls, we create products for original equipment manufacturers. Our control panels and wiring…[more]