Shift 2.0 [Manufacturing Innovation Program]

🎉 It’s time for the big reveal! 🎉 On this National Manufacturer's Day, we're excited to introduce the newest member of the Shift 2.0 [Manufacturing Innovation Program] … Mr. Solutionator! Entered by Bayzeed Ratul, a member of Rust Belt Robotics and a student in the Buffalo Public School System, this name perfectly captures the power of automation for problem-solving in manufacturing. ⚙️ Mr. Solutionator isn’t just any cobot—it’s YOUR future productivity partner, ready to take on tasks like polishing, welding, machine tending, and more. The best part? You can borrow it! ⚙️ Ready to boost efficiency without the upfront investment? Reach out today and bring Mr. Solutionator to your facility. Click the video below to see Mr. Solutionator in action! #NationalManufacturersDay #Automation #Cobot #Manufacturing

⚙️ Attention Southern Tier manufacturers! Mark your calendars for October 17, 2024—we’re heading to the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) in Jamestown for a Peer group meeting! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow manufacturers, share insights, and explore how Shift 2.0 can help your business stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge technologies and collaborative projects. Here’s what you can expect:  Networking with like-minded professionals and presentations from Benjamin L. Rand at Insyte Consulting about the Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) grants and Todd Tranum, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier and Dream It Do It WNY! Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9J8ZgyR

We would like to express our appreciation to The Mentholatum Company for their generous donation of a variety of healthcare products, including fan favorites like Softlips and Oxy! Mentholatum is a member of our Shift 2.0 [Manufacturing Innovation Program], and we are so grateful for their support. Want to win these amazing products and more? Submit your cobot naming suggestion here (https://lnkd.in/g2cEQCeB) for a chance to score these and other prizes. Thank you Mentholatum, for helping make this giveaway extra special!

Thank you to Confer Plastics for their generous donations of a $150 gift card redeemable at their website (www.leisureaccents.com) and a retro racing sled! Confer Plastics is a participant in our Shift 2.0 [Manufacturing Innovation Program] program, and we're thrilled to have their products included in our gift basket. Don't miss your chance to win this awesome prize! Enter your Cobot naming suggestion here (https://lnkd.in/g2cEQCeB).

🚨 Cobot Naming Contest Alert! 🚨 Have you submitted your name idea for our new cobot loaner cell yet? ⚙ Now’s your chance to not only help us name our latest team member but also enter to win a gift basket filled with goodies from Western New York! What's the Cobot Loaner Cell? If you're curious about how our cobot loaner program works, check out the video below. It’s packed with everything you need to know. Ready to submit your name idea? Click the link below and get your entry in now! Only one entry per person—so make it count! 👉 Submit your entry here: https://lnkd.in/g2cEQCeB  Good luck and may the best name win!

🚨 Contest Alert! 🚨 Have you submitted your cobot name idea yet? Everyone who submits a name for our new cobot loaner cell will be entered into a raffle for a fabulous gift basket full of great things made in Western New York. Don't miss your chance to win while helping us name our newest team member. Submit your entry here https://lnkd.in/g2cEQCeB! 

⚙ We’ve officially launched the first of our Cobot Loaner Cells as part of the Shift 2.0 [Manufacturing Innovation Program] 2.0 program. These collaborative robots are available for qualified Western New York manufacturers who want to test drive a cobot before making an investment. And here’s the fun part: we need YOUR help to name it! Our first loaner cell is designed for machine tending, like loading and unloading CNC machines, but it’s flexible enough to handle a variety of tasks. Since we treat our cobots as part of the team, they deserve a name. ⚙ Watch the video below to learn about the cobot, the loaner program, and how you can submit your name idea. The winner will snag a basket of goodies from WNY and Shift 2.0 companies. ⚙ One entry per person – get your suggestion in by September 20th. ⚙ Submit your idea here (https://lnkd.in/ga4G39f5) who knows, you could be the one to name the newest member of the team!

Is your manufacturing business ready to unlock new value and revenue streams? Join our upcoming webinar, on September 18th, "Unlocking Value and Revenue: How Can Climatetech Expand Your Manufacturing Business," co-hosted with Launch NY. Learn from experts and get ahead in the game! Click the link below to register!

Transform Your Manufacturing Operations with Shift 2.0! Are you a small or medium-sized manufacturer in WNY? It’s time to embrace the future and see what advanced technology opportunities can do for your business! At Shift 2.0, we're helping manufacturers like you stay ahead of the curve with innovative solutions such as: Collaborative robots for polishing, welding, and machine tending: ⚙ 2D and 3D vision systems for precise robotic guidance ⚙ High-speed automation for streamlined packaging ⚙ RFID technologies to seamlessly track parts across your factory ⚙ Custom automation and assembly solutions tailored to your needs Opportunities like this don’t last forever—take advantage of these resources while they’re here! Discover how we've already made a difference for local manufacturers by checking out our latest case study. Ready to get started? Visit https://lnkd.in/gK26C5uN to learn more and start transforming your operations today!

Looking forward to hearing from all the panelists about how integrating Climatetech solutions can propel significant value and revenue growth! Register here: https://lu.ma/slkbzbvh to join!