Episode 58: Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center

Technology Today

Southwest Research Institute

Technology

4.8 • 19 Ratings

🗓️ 21 August 2023

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

From food to transportation, manufacturing operations keep our lives moving. Manufacturers are a vital part of our economy and offer rewarding career opportunities. The Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC) at SwRI supports small to large manufacturers with the tools for success, including training and workforce development. They are changing the perception of manufacturing work, helping companies update processes and integrate new technology, such as robotics and software, into production lines. While this is a regional center, TMAC’s robust manufacturing network builds connections with manufacturers across the country. Listen now as SwRI Sr. Program Manager and TMAC Regional Director Bill Rafferty discusses TMAC’s impact and overcoming challenges in manufacturing.

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0:00.0	From food to vehicles, manufactured products are at the core of our daily lives.
0:06.0	A long-running SWRI program supports manufacturers, boosting business and improving profits, processes, and products.
0:14.0	We're highlighting the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center and its contributions to manufacturing and the workforce.
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0:56.4	Hello and welcome to technology today. I'm Lisa Benia. We use manufactured goods every day.
1:02.5	Manufacturing contributes to jobs, the economy, and impacts our way of life. The Texas
1:07.6	Manufacturing Assistance Center at SWRI supports manufacturers with training and technology.
1:14.5	SWRI senior program manager, engineer, and T-MAC South Central Regional Director Bill Rafferty joins us now to discuss the center's impact, mission, upcoming events, and more.
1:26.2	Thanks for joining us, Bill.
1:27.3	Hi, Lisa. Thanks for having me on your program. So, Bill, I want. Thanks for joining us, Bill. Hi, Lisa.
1:28.3	Thanks for having me on your program.
1:30.3	So, Bill, I want to start with the big picture.
1:32.3	Tell us about the vital role manufacturers play in our communities and in our lives.
1:38.3	And how did you get involved in manufacturing?
1:41.3	Manufacturing has always been of interest to me because by definition you take raw materials
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