Jake Hall

From automotive to aerospace to marine manufacturing, teams need more than single-service providers. That’s why NeoMetrix delivers 3D scanning, reverse engineering, and industrial additive manufacturing as a connected solution. Our latest blog + video break it all down. - https://zurl.co/dCBC1

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Automation is no longer optional—it’s essential. FANUC is investing $90M to expand U.S. robot manufacturing to meet growing demand. If you are waiting for a sign to invest in automation, this might be it!

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I'm consistently amazed at how many professionals working to incorporate Additive Manufacturing into their production capabilities basically ignore the invisible pieces of the tech stack. HINT - If you're buying a new 6-figure piece of CMM equipment to help with part inspection but have no idea how you'll know whether a software or firmware update will change your production output much less where those come from, you're headed for trouble.

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What do you do when legacy equipment is no longer factory supported? Additive manufacturing is the answer. MiPS - Michigan Prototyping Solutions can reverse engineer, redesign, and produce a functional replacement in engineering-grade material faster and more affordably than hunting down an original part on eBay, and we can modify them to optimize them for your process. With 3D printing, theres no tooling costs, minimum orders, or supply chain dependency. If legacy parts are slowing your operation down, let's fix that. https://lnkd.in/gqKBPf-u #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrinting #LegacyParts #ReverseEngineering #MichiganPrototypingSolutions #MadeInMichigan #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #Reshoring #EngineeringGrade #AmericanManufacturing #SmallManufacturing #Founders #Startups

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🏭 Manufacturers: Are You Claiming the R&D Tax Credits You Deserve? 💰 Many manufacturers don’t realize that the work they do every day—from improving production processes to designing tooling—may qualify for valuable R&D tax credits at both the federal and Iowa state level. Here’s what you need to know: 🏛️  Federal R&D Tax Credit The Federal Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit rewards companies that invest in innovation, including: Designing or improving products Enhancing manufacturing processes Developing new tooling, equipment, or automation Experimenting with raw materials or techniques to improve quality or reduce waste ✅ Qualifying expenses often include employee wages, supply costs, and even contracted engineering services. Even better: Startups and small manufacturers may be able to apply the credit against payroll taxes—up to $500,000/year. 🌽  Iowa R&D Tax Credit Iowa takes it a step further: it’s one of the few states with a refundable R&D credit—meaning if your tax liability is low, you could receive a refund check. 🔹 6.5% refundable credit under the Regular Credit method 🔹 Option to use the Alternative Simplified Credit (ASC) method 🔹 Applies to qualified research conducted within Iowa If your team is working on process improvements or product enhancements right on the shop floor—you may already qualify. ⚙️  What This Means for You Whether you’re a custom job shop, a precision parts manufacturer, or operating high-volume production lines—if you’re solving technical challenges or improving how things are made, you’re likely doing R&D. 📌 These credits can lead to tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax savings or refunds each year. 👉 Let’s connect to see if your company qualifies—and how to make the most of these powerful incentives. #Manufacturing #RAndD #TaxCredits #FederalRD #IowaBusiness #InnovationInIndustry #SmartManufacturing #AdvancedManufacturing #CFO #TaxStrategy #IowaManufacturing

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This is a great video showing how A3 and #RECF are collaborating on developing the next generation of robotic and automation workforce. If you are looking for the next generation of #STEM professionals and technicians then visit a robotics contest near you. A3 - Association for Advancing Automation will be hosting a #RECF VEX Robotics event at Automate Show this summer in Chicago.

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Brighter futures start with a focus on being Growth Oriented. Mathew Dornbush, it was great to collaborate, share perspectives, and learn together. Your willingness to listen, understand the needs of employers, and explore what will best position students for success speaks volumes about the vision you are bringing to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Thank you for the conversation and collaboration!

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